Although it won't be neccessary to read the rules and understand the basics when I hold the character making session, it'll no doubt make things easier. Posted below is a link to a 'quick' start guide. Feel free to read it completely if you want, but a quick skim should be more than enough.

http://cdn.shadowruntabletop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/E-CAT27QSR_SR5-Quick-Start-Rules.pdf

So having five players, it's time to figure out peoples schedules. So post times you'll be able to work with in the discussion for the group.

Thanks for bearing with the announcement.