SPHERES AND ROTES
Allocate 5 points between any number of spheres, 
with their Sect Affinity Sphere receiving the first 
dot. Begin with one Rote from your Sect or one of 
the general ones

ADVANTAGES
Spend 7 points on Advantages, and take 2 points of 
Flaws. Add any new supporting cast from Advan
tages and Flaws to the Relationship Map.
CONVICTIONS AND TOUCHSTONES
Start with one Convictions related to your Para
digm or Practice, one to your Sect and one op
tional of your choice. Each mage begins with one 
to three humans Touchstones. Together with the 
Storyteller and other players you choose Chronicle 
Tenets (V5 page 174 I will post if needed as the site seems to be down but I have the pdf). Add all of them to the Relationship Map. Set Paradox to 1