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Backgrounds

Character backgrounds define where you came from and grant ability scores, feats, and equipment.

Aberrant Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Aberrant Dragonmark
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Charisma
Skills:
HistoryIntimidation

Acolyte

Origin Feat: Magic Initiate (Cleric)
Attributes: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
InsightReligion

Archaeologist

EFA
Origin Feat: Skilled
Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
HistorySurvival

Artisan

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Crafter
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence
Skills:
InvestigationPersuasion

Astral Drifter

AAG
Origin Feat: Magic Initiate
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightReligion

Athlete

MOT
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AcrobaticsAthletics

Azorius Functionary

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightIntimidation

Boros Legionnaire

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsIntimidation

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

AI
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
PerceptionPerformance

Charlatan

Origin Feat: Skilled
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Charisma
Skills:
DeceptionSleight of Hand

Chondathan Freebooter

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Skilled
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom
Skills:
AthleticsSleight of Hand

City Watch

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsInsight

Clan Crafter

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryInsight

Cloistered Scholar

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
History

Courtier

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightPersuasion

Criminal

Origin Feat: Alert
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
Skills:
Sleight of HandStealth

Variant Criminal (Spy)

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
DeceptionStealth

Variant Entertainer (Gladiator)

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AcrobaticsPerformance

Variant Guild Artisan (Guild Merchant)

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightPersuasion

Variant Noble (Knight)

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryPersuasion

Variant Noble (Retainers)

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryPersuasion

Variant Sailor (Pirate)

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsPerception

Custom Background

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:

Dead Magic Dweller

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Healer
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Wisdom
Skills:
MedicineSurvival

Dimir Operative

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
DeceptionStealth

Dragon Cultist

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Cult Of The Dragon Initiate
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
Skills:
DeceptionStealth

Emerald Enclave Caretaker

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Emerald Enclave Fledgling
Attributes: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
NatureSurvival

Entertainer

Origin Feat: Musician
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
Skills:
AcrobaticsPerformance

Faction Agent

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
Insight

Failed Merchant

AI
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InvestigationPersuasion

Far Traveler

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightPerception

Farmer

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Tough
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Wisdom
Skills:
Animal HandlingNature

Flaming Fist Mercenary

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Tough
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Charisma
Skills:
IntimidationPerception

Folk Hero

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
Animal HandlingSurvival

Gambler

AI
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
DeceptionInsight

Genie Touched

FRHOF
Origin Feat:
Attributes: Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
PerceptionPersuasion

Giant Foundling

BGG
Origin Feat: Strike Of The Giants
Attributes:
Skills:
IntimidationSurvival

Golgari Agent

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
NatureSurvival

Grinner

EGW
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
DeceptionPerformance

Gruul Anarch

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
Animal HandlingAthletics

Guard

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Alert
Attributes: Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
AthleticsPerception

Guide

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Magic Initiate (Druid)
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom
Skills:
StealthSurvival

Guild Artisan

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightPersuasion

Harper

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Harper Agent
Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
PerformanceSleight of Hand

Haunted One

VRGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:

Hermit

Origin Feat: Healer
Attributes: Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
MedicineReligion

House Agent

Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InvestigationPersuasion

House Cannith Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Making
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence
Skills:
InvestigationSleight of Hand

House Deneith Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Sentinel
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Wisdom
Skills:
InsightPerception

House Ghallanda Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Hospitality
Attributes: Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
InsightPersuasion

House Jorasco Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Healing
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom
Skills:
MedicineStealth

House Kundarak Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Warding
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Intelligence
Skills:
ArcanaInvestigation

House Lyrandar Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Storm
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
Skills:
AcrobaticsNature

House Medani Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Detection
Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
InsightInvestigation

House Orien Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Passage
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
Skills:
AcrobaticsAthletics

House Phiarlan Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Shadow
Attributes: Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
DeceptionStealth

House Sivis Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Scribing
Attributes: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
HistoryPerception

House Tharashk Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Finding
Attributes: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
PerceptionSurvival

House Thuranni Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Shadow
Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
PerformanceStealth

House Vadalis Heir

EFA
Origin Feat: Mark Of Handling
Attributes: Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
Animal HandlingNature

Ice Fisher

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Alert
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
Skills:
Animal HandlingAthletics

Inheritor

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
Survival

Inquisitive

EFA
Origin Feat: Alert
Attributes: Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
InsightInvestigation

Investigator

VRGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:

Izzet Engineer

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
ArcanaInvestigation

Knight of Solamnia

DSotDQ
Origin Feat: Squire Of Solamnia
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsSurvival

Knight of the Gauntlet

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Tyro Of The Gauntlet
Attributes: Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
AthleticsMedicine

Knight of the Order

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
Persuasion

Lords' Alliance Vassal

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Lords' Alliance Agent
Attributes: Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
InsightPersuasion

Lorehold Student

SCC
Origin Feat: Strixhaven Initiate
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryReligion

Mage of High Sorcery

DSotDQ
Origin Feat: Initiate Of High Sorcery
Attributes:
Skills:
ArcanaHistory

Mercenary Veteran

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsPersuasion

Merchant

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Lucky
Attributes: Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
Animal HandlingPersuasion

Moonwell Pilgrim

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Magic Initiate (Druid)
Attributes: Constitution, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
NaturePerformance

Mulhorandi Tomb Raider

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Lucky
Attributes: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
Skills:
InvestigationReligion

Mythalkeeper

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Crafter
Attributes: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
ArcanaHistory

Noble

Origin Feat: Skilled
Attributes: Strength, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
HistoryPersuasion

Orzhov Representative

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
IntimidationReligion

Outlander

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsSurvival

Plaintiff

AI
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
MedicinePersuasion

Prismari Student

SCC
Origin Feat: Strixhaven Initiate
Attributes:
Skills:
AcrobaticsPerformance

Purple Dragon Squire

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Purple Dragon Rook
Attributes: Strength, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
Animal HandlingInsight

Quandrix Student

SCC
Origin Feat: Strixhaven Initiate
Attributes:
Skills:
ArcanaNature

Rakdos Cultist

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AcrobaticsPerformance

Rashemi Wanderer

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Tough
Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Charisma
Skills:
IntimidationPerception

Rewarded

BMT
Origin Feat: Lucky
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightPersuasion

Rival Intern

AI
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryInvestigation

Ruined

BMT
Origin Feat: Alert
Attributes:
Skills:
StealthSurvival

Rune Carver

BGG
Origin Feat: Rune Shaper
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryPerception

Sage

Origin Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard)
Attributes: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
ArcanaHistory

Sailor

Origin Feat: Tavern Brawler
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom
Skills:
AcrobaticsPerception

Scribe

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Skilled
Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom
Skills:
InvestigationPerception

Selesnya Initiate

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
NaturePersuasion

Shadowmasters Exile

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Savage Attacker
Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
AcrobaticsStealth

Silverquill Student

SCC
Origin Feat: Strixhaven Initiate
Attributes:
Skills:
IntimidationPersuasion

Simic Scientist

GGR
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
ArcanaMedicine

Soldier

Origin Feat: Savage Attacker
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
Skills:
AthleticsIntimidation

Spellfire Initiate

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Spellfire Spark
Attributes: Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma
Skills:
ArcanaPerception

Urban Bounty Hunter

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:

Urchin

PHB
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
Sleight of HandStealth

Uthgardt Tribe Member

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsSurvival

Variant City Watch (Investigator)

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
InsightInvestigation

Volstrucker Agent

EGW
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
DeceptionStealth

Waterdhavian Noble

SCAG
Origin Feat:
Attributes:
Skills:
HistoryPersuasion

Wayfarer

PHB'24
Origin Feat: Lucky
Attributes: Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma
Skills:
InsightStealth

Wildspacer

AAG
Origin Feat: Tough
Attributes:
Skills:
AthleticsSurvival

Witherbloom Student

SCC
Origin Feat: Strixhaven Initiate
Attributes:
Skills:
NatureSurvival

Zhentarim Mercenary

FRHOF
Origin Feat: Zhentarim Ruffian
Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
Skills:
IntimidationPerception