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[1][2] Your character’s background is a collection of characteristics that represent the place and occupation that were most formative before your character embarked on a life of adventure.
Each background includes a brief narrative of what your character’s past might have been like. Alter the details of this narrative however you like.
Background List[edit]
16 backgrounds
| Background
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Abilities
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Feat
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Skills
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Tool
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Notes
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Sources
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| Acolyte
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Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
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Magic Initiate
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Insight, Religion
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon
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2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Artisan
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Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence
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Crafter
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Persuasion, Investigation
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Artisan's Tools
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Charlatan
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Dexterity, Constitution, Charisma
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Skilled
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Deception, Sleight of Hand
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Forgery Kit
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Criminal
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Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
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Alert
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Stealth, Sleight of Hand
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Thieves' Tools
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Canon
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2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Entertainer
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Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
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Musician
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Acrobatics, Performance
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Musical Instrument
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Farmer
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Strength, Constitution, Wisdom
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Tough
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Animal Handling, Nature
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Carpenter's Tools
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Guard
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Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Alert
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Athletics, Perception
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Gaming Set
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Guide
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Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom
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Magic Initiate
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Stealth, Survival
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Cartographer's Tools
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Hermit
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Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma
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Healer
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Medicine, Religion
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Herbalism Kit
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Merchant
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Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma
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Lucky
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Animal Handling, Persuasion
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Navigator's Tools
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Noble
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Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
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Skilled
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History, Persuasion
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Gambling Set
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Sage
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Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Magic Initiate
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Arcana, History
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon
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2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Sailor
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Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom
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Tavern Brawler
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Acrobatics, Perception
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Navigator's Tools
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Scribe
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Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom
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Skilled
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Investigation, Perception
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Calligrapher's Supplies
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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| Soldier
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Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
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Savage Attacker
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Athletics, Intimidation
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Gaming Set
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Canon
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2024FR, PHB5e24
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| Wayfarer
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Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma
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Lucky
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Insight, Stealth
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Thieves' Tools
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Canon
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Player's Handbook (5e24)
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Backgrounds By Ability Increase[edit]
Backgrounds By Skill[edit]
Sources and Notes[edit]
see individual entries for source
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