> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://badtimes.city/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your First Character

> Creating a character, appearance, skills and your starting kit.

## Character creation

You get **multiple character slots**. Each character has its own name, DOB, appearance, skills and money. Pick a name that fits a serious city — staff will ask you to change joke names.

### Appearance

Full face and body sculpting, hair, tattoos and clothing. You can change clothes at any of the **30+ clothing stores** on the map (blips on) and revisit the barber and tattoo shops later.

### Skills & attributes

Your character has skills that grow with use (driving, shooting, stamina, strength…). New characters start average. Skills persist per character.

## What you start with

* A phone
* An ID
* A small amount of cash — enough for food, a bus fare and a bank account

## First things to do

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a bank account">
    Walk into any **Chase Bank** branch and talk to the teller. This gives you a debit card and lets you receive your Payslip. See [Money](/guides/money).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a job">
    Press `F6` to open the job menu. Everyone starts as **Civilian**; you can hold up to 4 jobs. See [Jobs](/guides/jobs).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Learn the bus">
    Cars cost money. The bus is \$4 and covers every borough. See [Getting Around](/guides/getting-around).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Eat and drink">
    Hunger and thirst are real. 7-Eleven style stores sell water, sodas and food.
  </Step>
</Steps>