Character reference · 4 backgrounds (2024)

Backgrounds

Your background is what your hero did before adventuring. In the 2024 rules it gives you +2 and +1 (or +1 to all three) across its three listed ability scores, an Origin feat, two skills, a tool and your starting gear.

  • Acolyte

    Ability scores
    INT, WIS, CHA
    Skills
    Insight, Religion
    Tools
    Calligrapher's Supplies

    Origin feat Magic Initiate (Cleric) →

    Equipment

    Choose A or B: (A) Calligrapher's Supplies, Book (prayers), Holy Symbol, Parchment (10 sheets), Robe, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP

  • Criminal

    Ability scores
    DEX, CON, INT
    Skills
    Sleight of Hand, Stealth
    Tools
    Thieves' Tools

    Origin feat Alert →

    Equipment

    Choose A or B: (A) 2 Daggers, Thieves' Tools, Crowbar, 2 Pouches, Traveler's Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP

  • Sage

    Ability scores
    CON, INT, WIS
    Skills
    Arcana, History
    Tools
    Calligrapher's Supplies

    Origin feat Magic Initiate (Wizard) →

    Equipment

    Choose A or B: (A) Quarterstaff, Calligrapher's Supplies, Book (history), Parchment (8 sheets), Robe, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP

  • Soldier

    Ability scores
    STR, DEX, CON
    Skills
    Athletics, Intimidation
    Tools
    Choose one kind of Gaming Set (see "Equipment")

    Origin feat Savage Attacker →

    Equipment

    Choose A or B: (A) Spear, Shortbow, 20 Arrows, Gaming Set (same as above), Healer's Kit, Quiver, Traveler's Clothes, 14 GP; or (B) 50 GP