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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

16 Backgrounds (official and unofficial)

Background	Abilities	Feat	Skills	Tool	Notes	Sources
Acolyte	Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma	Magic Initiate (Cleric)	Insight, Religion	Calligrapher's Supplies	Canon, Pointer	Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
Artisan	Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence	Crafter	Investigation, Persuasion	Artisan's Tools	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Charlatan	Dexterity, Constitution, Charisma	Skilled	Deception, Sleight of Hand	Forgery Kit	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Criminal	Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence	Alert	Sleight of Hand, Stealth	Thieves' Tools	Canon, Pointer	Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
Entertainer	Strength, Dexterity, Charisma	Musician	Acrobatics, Performance	Musical Instrument	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Farmer	Strength, Constitution, Wisdom	Tough	Animal Handling, Nature	Carpenter's Tools	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Guard	Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom	Alert	Athletics, Perception	Gaming Set	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Guide	Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom	Magic Initiate (Druid)	Stealth, Survival	Cartographer's Tools	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Hermit	Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma	Healer	Medicine, Religion	Herbalism Kit	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Merchant	Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma	Lucky	Animal Handling, Persuasion	Navigator's Tools	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Noble	Strength, Intelligence, Charisma	Skilled	History, Persuasion	Gambling Set	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Sage	Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom	Magic Initiate (Wizard)	Arcana, History	Calligrapher's Supplies	Canon, Pointer	Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
Sailor	Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom	Tavern Brawler	Acrobatics, Perception	Navigator's Tools	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Scribe	Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom	Skilled	Investigation, Perception	Calligrapher's Supplies	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)
Soldier	Strength, Dexterity, Constitution	Savage Attacker	Athletics, Intimidation	Gaming Set	Canon, Pointer	Varied, 2024FR, PHB5e24
Wayfarer	Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma	Lucky	Insight, Stealth	Thieves' Tools	Canon, Pointer	Player's Handbook (5e24)

Backgrounds By Ability Increase

• Charisma
• Constitution
• Dexterity
• Intelligence
• Strength
• Wisdom

Backgrounds By Skill

• Acrobatics
• Animal Handling
• Arcana
• Athletics
• Deception
• History
• Insight
• Intimidation
• Investigation
• Medicine
• Nature
• Perception
• Performance
• Persuasion
• Religion
• Stealth
• Survival

Sources and Notes

see individual entries for source

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