Background helps define your character’s personal history (also called backstory) before taking up the mantle of an adventurer. When choosing a background, consider how it plays into your character’s heritage and class. Did your life as a soldier naturally pave the way for you to become a fighter? Did a religious experience pull you away from a community that holds a different faith?
Your choice of background gives you access to additional proficiencies, talents, equipment, and other benefits like additional languages.
| Title | Content |
|---|---|
| Criminal | Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Stealth, Investigation, Insight, or Deception. Additional Proficiencies: You know Thieves’ … |
| Scholar | Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion. Additional Proficiencies: Learn two additional … |
| Soldier | Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Medicine, or Survival. Additional Proficiencies: Gain proficiency … |