Session Zero

Allowed books.

Players Handbook

Sword Coast Adventurers guide

Elemental Evil Players Companion.

Curse of Stradh Character Options

Volos Guide to  Monsters (all races).

Xanathars Guide to Everything.

Ability score generation.

Point buy 55pts total. All scores start at 3

Minimum 3 and maximum 15 before racial bonuses.

Alternative

Point buy 27pts and all ability scores start at 8.

Maximum 15 before racial bonuses.

Starting level and alternative characters

All new characters start at level 1

You are allowed as many characters as you wish, but you may only play one at a time.

Starting Gear:

You start with the gear that is provided by your class and background.

Level up:

When your character reaches the required XP for levelling up it will do so after a long rest.

Earning XP:

You will be provided XP for encounters and quests that you complete as well as grand discoveries.

Other

Remember to check out the house rules section as well.