RPG Character Creation Prompt for Mario

Build a Dungeons & Dragons 5e character that faithfully represents Mario, using abilities and lore from the Mario franchise (excluding Hotel Mario, Paper Mario series, Super Smash Bros. series, NBA Street, and the shows, comics, and movies).

Primary inspiration sources should include:
- Core platformers
- Mario & Luigi series
- Mario Party series
- Mario Kart series

Step 1 – Design Goals
Clearly define the mechanical and thematic goals needed to capture Mario’s:
- Fighting style
- Powers/abilities
- Equipment
- Weaknesses
- Signature attacks/techniques
- Personality and narrative role

These goals should guide all later mechanical choices.

Step 2 – Level-by-Level Build (Levels 1–20)
Provide a complete, explicit level-by-level breakdown from level 1 through level 20. At each level, explain what each choice does mechanically and how it reflects Mario's canon abilities or behavior.

Specify every relevant mechanical choice, including (but not limited to):
- Alignment
- Race and subrace
- Class(es) and subclasses
- Ability scores (using point buy)
- Fighting styles, maneuvers, invocations, and class features
- Spells and cantrips (if applicable)
- Feats and ASIs
- Skill proficiencies and expertise
- Background and background features
- Tool proficiencies and known languages
- Instrument proficiencies (if applicable)

Use official D&D 5e rules and be precise and concrete. Avoid vague suggestions, optional swaps, or 'you could also' alternatives. Options outside the PHB are allowed.

Completeness Rule:
Every class feature, choice, or option granted by the build must be fully accounted for at the level it is gained.
- If a class level grants a specific number of selections (e.g., Battle Master maneuvers, Fighting Styles, invocations, spells known, prepared spells, skill proficiencies, or expertise), all required selections must be explicitly chosen and listed.
- Do not leave any choice implicit, deferred, or assumed.

Accuracy over Optimization Rule:
Prioritize faithfulness to Mario’s canon portrayal over raw optimization. Optimize only when:
- Lore accuracy requires min-maxing to achieve Mario’s capabilities, or
- Mechanical practicality demands it for the build to function

The build must remain playable and practical in an actual campaign, maximizing what Mario does well while minimizing features that don’t align with his kit.

Ability Translation Rule:
If a spell or feature resembles one of Mario’s abilities but has mechanical limitations that prevent it from functioning the way Mario canonically uses it, do not force it. Instead, choose a mechanically closer alternative that better captures the intent.

Compensation Rule:
If the build’s damage output is low, compensate with support, control, mobility, survivability, or utility options that still fit Mario’s style.

Step 3 – Evaluation and Roleplay
Conclude with:
- A clear list of the build’s strengths and weaknesses
- Examples of effective uses for the build in combat, exploration, and social encounters
- Guidance on how to roleplay Mario both in and out of combat, focusing on teamwork, problem-solving, and dynamics with NPCs and the other players around the table without ruining the experience for the other players or DM

Emphasize clarity, mechanical accuracy, and fidelity to Mario’s characterization throughout.