Faerun
The forgotten Realm
One D&D 2024A world by Unknown GM
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Backgrounds
One D&D 2024 · 16 entries
16 entries
| Background | Description | Skill Proficiencies | Origin Feat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acolyte | You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. | Insight, Religion | Magic Initiate (Divine) |
| Artisan | You were trained in an artisan's craft and are comfortable making and repairing things with your hands. You have developed strong relationships with other craftspeople in your community, and you know the value of hard, honest work. | Investigation, Persuasion | Crafter |
| Charlatan | You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their heart's desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children's books. | Deception, Sleight of Hand | Skilled |
| Criminal | You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You're far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization. | Sleight of Hand, Stealth | Alert |
| Entertainer | You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or anger. | Acrobatics, Performance | Musician |
| Farmer | You grew up close to the land, tending crops and livestock. The work was hard but rewarding, and it gave you a deep appreciation for the cycles of nature and the importance of community. | Animal Handling, Nature | Tough |
| Guard | Your experience making your way in the world is colored by your military service. You might have been a city watchman, a soldier in an army, or a mercenary. Whatever your background, you have become proficient at remaining vigilant. | Athletics, Perception | Alert |
| Guide | You grew up in the wilderness, far from civilization. You know the land like the back of your hand and can read the signs of weather and wildlife that would be invisible to townsfolk. | Stealth, Survival | Magic Initiate (Primal) |
| Hermit | In your formative years, you found that you were most comfortable with only the company of your own thoughts. Whether seeking spiritual enlightenment, escaping society's ills, or simply following a personal calling, you spent an extended period in seclusion. | Medicine, Religion | Magic Initiate (Primal) |
| Merchant | You understand the value of a good deal. Whether buying and selling goods, brokering information, or simply knowing how to get the best price, you have a knack for commerce and negotiation. | Investigation, Persuasion | Lucky |
| Noble | You understand wealth, power, and privilege. You carry a noble title, and your family owns land, collects taxes, and wields significant political influence. You might be a pampered aristocrat unfamiliar with hard work, or a former merchant who was elevated to the nobility. | History, Persuasion | Skilled |
| Sage | You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied under experts, and cultivated a deep understanding of history, arcane theory, and the nature of magic. | Arcana, History | Magic Initiate (Arcane) |
| Sailor | You sailed on a seagoing vessel for years. In that time, you faced down mighty storms, monsters of the deep, and scoundrels who wanted to sink your craft to the bottomless depths. Your first love is the distant horizon, but the time has come to try your hand at something new. | Athletics, Perception | Tavern Brawler |
| Scribe | You spent formative years in a scriptorium, a library, or a government bureau, recording knowledge and communications. You developed a keen eye for detail and an ability to find patterns in complex information. | Investigation, Perception | Skilled |
| Soldier | War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. | Athletics, Intimidation | Savage Attacker |
| Wayfarer | You grew up on the streets and learned to live by your wits. Whether you were an urchin scraping for scraps, a fugitive on the run, or simply someone who never had a permanent home, you know how to read people and stay out of sight. | Insight, Stealth | Lucky |