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  • Acolyte
    D&D Free Rules (2024)
    Feat: Magic Initiate (Cleric)
    Insight, Religion
  • Acolyte
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Basic Rules (2014)
    Shelter of the Faithful
    Insight, Religion
    Social, Religious
  • Acolyte - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Shelter of the Faithful
    Insight, Religion
    Social, Religious
  • Anthropologist
    Tomb of Annihilation
    Adept Linguist
    Insight, Religion
    Social, Exploration
  • Archaeologist
    Tomb of Annihilation
    Historical Knowledge
    History, Survival
    Social, Exploration
  • Artisan
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Crafter
    Investigation, Persuasion
  • Astral Drifter
    Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
    Divine Contact
    Insight, Religion
  • Athlete
    Mythic Odysseys of Theros
    Echoes of Victory
    Athletics, Acrobatics
    Utility
  • Azorius Functionary
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Legal Authority
    Insight, Intimidation
    Guild
  • Boros Legionnaire
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Legion Station
    Athletics, Intimidation
    Guild
  • Celebrity Adventurer’s Scion
    Acquisitions Incorporated
    Name Dropping
    Perception, Performance
  • Charlatan
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Skilled
    Deception, Sleight of Hand
  • Charlatan
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    False Identity
    Deception, Sleight of Hand
    Social, Deception
  • Charlatan - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    False Identity
    Deception, Sleight of Hand
    Social, Deception
  • City Watch / Investigator
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Watcher’s Eye
    Athletics, Investigation, Insight
    Social, Detection, Combat
  • Clan Crafter
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Respect of the Stout Folk
    History, Insight
    Social, Utility
  • Cloistered Scholar
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Library Access
    History, Arcana, Nature, Religion
    Social, Utility
  • Courtier
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Court Functionary
    Insight, Persuasion
    Social
  • Criminal
    D&D Free Rules (2024)
    Feat: Alert; Dex, Con, Int
    Stealth, Sleight of Hand
  • Criminal - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Criminal Contact
    Deception, Stealth
    Social, Exploration, Deception
  • Criminal / Spy
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Basic Rules (2014)
    Criminal Contact
    Deception, Stealth
    Social, Exploration, Deception
  • Dimir Operative
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    False Identity
    Deception, Stealth
    Guild
  • Entertainer
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Musician
    Acrobatics, Performance
  • Entertainer
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    By Popular Demand
    Acrobatics, Performance
    Social, Utility
  • Entertainer - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    By Popular Demand
    Acrobatics, Performance
    Social, Utility
  • Faceless
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Dual Personalities
    Deception, Intimidation
  • Faction Agent
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Safe Haven
    Insight, Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, Religion, Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, Perception, Survival, Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Failed Merchant
    Acquisitions Incorporated
    Supply Chain
    Investigation, Persuasion
  • Far Traveler
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    All Eyes on You
    Insight, Perception
    Social
  • Farmer
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Tough
    Animal Handling, Nature
  • Feylost
    The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
    Feywild Connection
    Deception, Survival
  • Fisher
    Ghosts of Saltmarsh
    Harvest the Water
    History, Survival
    Social, Utility
  • Folk Hero
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Basic Rules (2014)
    Rustic Hospitality
    Animal Handling, Survival
    Social, Utility
  • Folk Hero - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Rustic Hospitality
    Animal Handling, Survival
    Social, Utility
  • Gambler
    Acquisitions Incorporated
    Never Tell Me the Odds
    Deception, Insight
  • Gate Warden
    Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
    Planar Infusion
    Persuasion, Survival
  • Giant Foundling
    Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
    Strike of the Giants
    Intimidation, Survival
  • Gladiator
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    By Popular Demand
    Acrobatics, Performance
    Social, Combat
  • Golgari Agent
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Undercity Paths
    Nature, Survival
    Guild
  • Gruul Anarch
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Rubblebelt Refuge
    Animal Handling, Athletics
    Guild
  • Guard
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Alert
    Athletics, Perception
  • Guide
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Magic Initiate (Druid)
    Stealth, Survival
  • Guild Artisan - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Guild Membership
    Insight, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    Guild Membership
    Insight, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Haunted One
    Curse of Strahd: Character Options
    Heart of Darkness
    Arcana, Investigation, Religion, Survival, Arcana, Investigation, Religion, Survival
    Utility, Combat
  • Hermit
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Healer
    Medicine, Religion
  • Hermit
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    Discovery
    Medicine, Religion
    Healing, Social, Utility
  • Hermit - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Discovery
    Medicine, Religion
    Healing, Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Cannith)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Deneith)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Ghallanda)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Jorasco)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Kundarak)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Lyrandar)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Medani)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Orien)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Phiarlan)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Sivis)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Tharashk)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Thuranni)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • House Agent (Vadalis)
    Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
    House Connections
    Investigation, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Inheritor
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Inheritance
    Survival, Arcana, History, Religion
    Social
  • Investigator
    Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
    Official Inquiry
    Investigation, Insight, Perception, Investigation, Insight, Perception
    Social, Exploration
  • Izzet Engineer
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Urban Infrastructure
    Arcana, Investigation
    Guild
  • Knight
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    Retainers
    History, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Knight of Solamnia
    Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
    Squire of Solamnia
    Athletics, Survival
  • Knight of the Order
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Knightly Regard
    Persuasion, Arcana, History, Nature, Religion
    Social
  • Lorehold Student
    Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
    Lorehold Initiate
    History, Religion
  • Mage of High Sorcery
    Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
    Initiate of High Sorcery
    Arcana, History
  • Marine
    Ghosts of Saltmarsh
    Steady
    Athletics, Survival
    Exploration, Combat
  • Mercenary Veteran
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Mercenary Life
    Athletics, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Merchant
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Lucky
    Animal Handling, Persuasion
  • Noble
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Skilled
    History, Persuasion
  • Noble
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Basic Rules (2014)
    Position of Privilege
    History, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Noble - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Position of Privilege
    History, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Orzhov Representative
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Leverage
    Intimidation, Religion
    Guild
  • Outlander
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    Wanderer
    Athletics, Survival
    Social, Utility
  • Outlander - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Wanderer
    Athletics, Survival
    Social, Utility
  • Pirate
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    Bad Reputation
    Athletics, Perception
    Social, Utility, Exploration
  • Plaintiff
    Acquisitions Incorporated
    Legalese
    Medicine, Persuasion
  • Planar Philosopher
    Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
    Conviction
    Arcana
  • Prismari Student
    Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
    Prismari Initiate
    Acrobatics, Performance
  • Quandrix Student
    Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
    Quandrix Initiate
    Arcana, Nature
  • Rakdos Cultist
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Fearsome Reputation
    Acrobatics, Performance
    Guild
  • Rewarded
    The Book of Many Things
    Fortune’s Favor
    Insight, Persuasion
    Buff
  • Rival Intern
    Acquisitions Incorporated
    Inside Informant
    History, Investigation
  • Ruined
    The Book of Many Things
    Still Standing
    Stealth, Survival
    Buff
  • Rune Carver
    Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
    Rune Shaper
    History, Perception
  • Sage
    D&D Free Rules (2024)
    Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard)
    Arcana, History
  • Sage
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Basic Rules (2014)
    Researcher
    Arcana, History
    Social, Utility
  • Sage - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Researcher
    Arcana, History
    Social, Utility
  • Sailor
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Tavern Brawler
    Acrobatics, Perception
  • Sailor
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    Ship’s Passage
    Athletics, Perception
    Social, Utility, Exploration
  • Sailor - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Ship’s Passage
    Athletics, Perception
    Social, Utility, Exploration
  • Scribe
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Skilled
    Investigation, Perception
  • Selesnya Initiate
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Conclave’s Shelter
    Nature, Persuasion
    Guild
  • Shipwright
    Ghosts of Saltmarsh
    I’ll Patch It!
    History, Perception
    Utility
  • Silverquill Student
    Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
    Silverquill Initiate
    Intimidation, Persuasion
  • Simic Scientist
    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
    Researcher
    Arcana, Medicine
    Guild
  • Smuggler
    Ghosts of Saltmarsh
    Down Low
    Athletics, Deception
  • Soldier
    D&D Free Rules (2024)
    Feat: Savage Attacker
    Athletics, Intimidation
  • Soldier
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Basic Rules (2014)
    Military Rank
    Athletics, Intimidation
    Social, Exploration, Combat
  • Soldier - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    Military Rank
    Athletics, Intimidation
    Social, Exploration, Combat
  • Urban Bounty Hunter
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Ear to the Ground
    Stealth, Insight, Deception, Persuasion, Stealth, Insight, Deception, Persuasion
    Social, Utility
  • Urchin
    Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
    Player’s Handbook (2014)
    City Secrets
    Sleight of Hand, Stealth
    Social, Utility, Deception
  • Urchin - Baldur’s Gate
    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
    City Secrets
    Sleight of Hand, Stealth
    Social, Utility, Deception
  • Uthgardt Tribe Member
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Uthgardt Heritage
    Athletics, Survival
    Social, Utility
  • Waterdhavian Noble
    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
    Kept in Style
    History, Persuasion
    Social
  • Wayfarer
    Player’s Handbook (2024)
    Feat: Lucky
    Insight, Stealth
  • Wildspacer
    Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
    Wildspace Adaptation
    Athletics, Survival
  • Witchlight Hand
    The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
    Carnival Fixture
    Performance, Sleight of Hand
  • Witherbloom Student
    Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
    Witherbloom Initiate
    Nature, Survival