You live in the near by area to the campaigns start, weather that be a bustling city, the middle of the woods, or a small port. You are known in the area, having some local reputation as a friendly person, the local madman, or a reliable helper. You know the area and the land intimately, and you know the other people or creatures if any that walk it.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which kind of life you lived in your home, as a baker, barber, odd jobs, or recluse.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One tool or instrument of your choice
- Languages: One language of your choice
- Equipment: set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 25 gp
You have a small abode, a home or property under your name legally. This space can be up to 400 square feet and decorated and stocked with 3 pieces of furniture, and materials up to 100gp in cost. This gold must be spent on your abode, and cannot be taken as personal wealth.
Suggested Characteristics
A locals characteristics can be wide and varied, but they are generally known and if they live in a town they are most likely friendly or secretive.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I've spent so long in my abode that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world. |
| 3 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 4 | I collect local rumors and spread gossip for fun. |
| 5 | I like to talk at length about my profession. |
| 6 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
| 7 | I stretch the truth for the sake of a good story. |
| 8 | I have a crude sense of humor. |
| d8 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) |
| 4 | Independence. I am a free spirit--no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I'm determined to make something of myself. (Any) |
| 7 | Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) |
| 8 | Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful) |
| d8 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Somewhere out there I have a child who doesn't know me. I'm making the world better for him or her. |
| 2 | I'm guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
| 3 | I want to be famous, whatever it takes. |
| 4 | . I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival. |
| 5 | . The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me. |
| 6 | I pursue wealth to secure someone's love. |
| 7 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family. |
| 8 | My town or city is my home, and I'll fight to defend it. |
| d8 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am suspicious of strangers and suspect the worst of them. |
| 2 | I have a 'tell' that reveals when I'm lying. |
| 3 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I'm okay with that. |
| 4 | I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
| 5 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. |
| 6 | I'm never satisfied with what I have--I always want more. |
| 7 | I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever. |
| 8 | My pride will probably lead to my destruction. |
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