diff --git a/characters/pc.t b/characters/pc.t
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9771833
--- /dev/null
+++ b/characters/pc.t
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+me: Actor
+  'me/self'
+  location = startingRoom
+;
+
++ jeans: Wearable
+  'gray grey jeans/pants'
+  'jeans'
+  "Pair of gray denim pants. "
+  wornBy = me
+;
diff --git a/index.t b/index.t
index 1cabf4d..84ec2a8 100644
--- a/index.t
+++ b/index.t
@@ -17,10 +17,8 @@ gameMain: GameMainDef
   }
 ;
 
-firstRoom: Room 'Starting Room'
-  "This is the boring starting room."
-;
+#include "characters/pc.t"
 
-+me: Actor
+#include "locations/startingRoom.t"
 
-;
+#include "items/note.t"
diff --git a/items/note.t b/items/note.t
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..244e703
--- /dev/null
+++ b/items/note.t
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+note: Readable
+  'note'
+  'note'
+  "This is a simple tutorial note. "
+  location = startingRoom
+  readDesc () {
+    "
+    Use <b>n</b>, <b>e</b>, <b>s</b> and <b>w</b> to navigate.\n
+    Use <b>l</b> to <b>look around</b>.\n
+    Use <b>x</b> to <b>examine</b> something.\n
+    Use <b>i</b> to check the <b>inventory</b>.\n
+    \b
+    Don't be afraid to experiment with other verbs,
+    such as <b>take</b>, <b>open</b>, and so on.
+    ";
+  }
+;
diff --git a/locations/startingRoom.t b/locations/startingRoom.t
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e2283e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/locations/startingRoom.t
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+startingRoom: Room 'Starting Room'
+  "This is the boring starting room."
+;