The Conan Rule

(With apologies Robert E. Howard for indulging Conan stereotypes)

1.  Roll 3d6
2.  Pick 1 or 2 dice of your choice, and add them.  This is your starting hit points.
3.  Take the remaining 1 or 2 dice.  Add them if there is more than one, then multiply by 10.  This is your starting gold.