diff --git a/docs/character_files.rst b/docs/character_files.rst
index 710e449..f5120f0 100644
--- a/docs/character_files.rst
+++ b/docs/character_files.rst
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
 
 Dungeonsheets expects one file per character, with a ``.py``
 extension. This file is a python module, most likely with a series of
-variables set describing the character. They are roughly grouped into
+variables set describing the character. Any attribute beginning with
+an underscore ('_') will be ignored. They are roughly grouped into
 sections, which are documented below. Additionally, some
 :ref:`examples<examples>` may be useful.
 
diff --git a/dungeonsheets/make_sheets.py b/dungeonsheets/make_sheets.py
index a9e8859..6b42a57 100755
--- a/dungeonsheets/make_sheets.py
+++ b/dungeonsheets/make_sheets.py
@@ -282,8 +282,15 @@ def make_gm_sheet(
         except exceptions.LatexNotFoundError:
             log.warning(f"``pdflatex`` not available. Skipping {basename}")
     elif output_format == "epub":
+        chapters = {session_title: "".join(content)}
+        # Make sheets in the epub for each party member
+        for char in party:
+            char_html = make_character_content(char, "html",
+                                               fancy_decorations=fancy_decorations)
+            chapters[char.name] = "".join(char_html)
+        # Create the combined HTML file
         epub.create_epub(
-            chapters={session_title: "".join(content)},
+            chapters=chapters,
             basename=basename,
             title=session_title,
             use_dnd_decorations=fancy_decorations,
diff --git a/dungeonsheets/readers.py b/dungeonsheets/readers.py
index a548d67..b75d6d0 100644
--- a/dungeonsheets/readers.py
+++ b/dungeonsheets/readers.py
@@ -55,6 +55,10 @@ def read_sheet_file(filename: Union[str, Path]) -> dict:
     # Remove imported dungeonsheets modules
     char_props.pop("import_homebrew", None)
     char_props.pop("mechanics", None)
+    # Remove private variables (start with a '_')
+    for attr in list(char_props.keys()):
+        if attr[0] == "_":
+            char_props.pop(attr)
     return char_props
 
 
diff --git a/examples/homebrew.py b/examples/homebrew.py
index 61c08ca..f2ef0d4 100644
--- a/examples/homebrew.py
+++ b/examples/homebrew.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ sheet by running ``makesheets`` from the command line.
 from dungeonsheets import mechanics, import_homebrew
 
 # Load the module containing the homebrew content.
-campaign = import_homebrew("homebrew_campaign.py")
+_campaign = import_homebrew("homebrew_campaign.py")
 
 dungeonsheets_version = "0.9.4"
 
@@ -96,10 +96,10 @@ class LegoShield(mechanics.Shield):
     base_armor_class = 114
 
 
-weapons = (DullSword, "rusty_shiv", campaign.BrightSword)  # Example: ('shortsword', 'longsword')
+weapons = (DullSword, "rusty_shiv", _campaign.BrightSword)  # Example: ('shortsword', 'longsword')
 magic_items = (RobeOfBreadSummoning, "staff_of_the_arbor_abode")
 armor = PlasticArmor # Eg "leather armor"
-shield = LegoShield  # Eg "shield"
+shield = LegoShield # Eg "shield"
 
 equipment = """TODO: list the equipment and magic items your character carries"""