The personal art is a nice idea, one xmas my gf got me a picture of us drawn as Jedi which was fun, it sits next to my computer so I can look at it often. However I think you may need to get the best character type to do for the best one. Of course I’m sure most friends would enjoy the thought put into it even if it’s not exactly the best characters. Mean haven’t played DnD for many years but I can’t say that a specifc look would make me think worse of it.
Also it may not be as personal or even relevant with pdfs these days but even a gift card to splurge at a gaming store would have been welcome in … The before times, thr early internet days. We all used to want our own copies of things is all. Course I’m old so a bit out of touch heh so this advice may not be the best either but figured I’d add.




One time I managed to roll 1 to hit, 20 for dex check (had to roll under I forget current rules, over two decades ago), okay I’m dual wielding could be worse, rolled 1 to hit then 20 for dex check on second attack…huh…I don’t buy lottery tickets and barely have interest in scratch tickets at Xmas. That’s my usual luck though those rolls were a once in a lifetime.
Yes probably some house rules going on was 2nd edition just how we played then.