You don't really buy a new character. You buy a new 'Spark'-which is the essence of life needed to let your soul be reborn. Once you have that, you already have the option to inhabit your children or other descendants that you designate as heir. In fact, that's been mostly assumed as the default way to be reborn, as people want to build up their bloodlines.

Oh, forgot to mention. As far as legendary equipment, it's been said that equipment tends to become legendary when it gets used in story events they have planned. After all, you can pass a sword down through your family, but that doesn't guarantee that people will hear of it. But if it gets used in an event that has an impact on the world...

That's part of the backbone of the game lol

You can definitely have/adopt a kid and play them in your next life as the heir

Yvitex, welcome to the community, hope you enjoy your stay...

I think you need to read the Dev Journal on Death and Dieing. That is exactly how CoE works. Your spark of life charages a soul which should last between 6-12 months depending on your play style at which time you will die from old age. Then you insert a new soul and play as your heir or another npc and if you planned your death right, you have passed your items to your child self.

Just remember also that equipment and items can improve with time. The items of 30 years ago may not be as good as a item made today. So, over time the items being passed down through generations may need to be replaced or upgraded.

Posted By AvariciaMoon at 1:28 PM - Wed Nov 02 2016

Oh, forgot to mention. As far as legendary equipment, it's been said that equipment tends to become legendary when it gets used in story events they have planned. After all, you can pass a sword down through your family, but that doesn't guarantee that people will hear of it. But if it gets used in an event that has an impact on the world...

Quite possibly my new favorite feature of the game.