You are born of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a reputation across Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich.

Unfortunately upon your birth, it was all too clear of the infidelity that your mother had, as you were clearly only half human. As a result you are widely looked down upon by other nobles, but seen as still greater than that of the common folk (though more close relations may care about you, that is not guaranteed and Nobility at large will still see you as lesser).

Regardless of how much they care about you, on a whole your Noble family see you more as a tool than a true member of the family, your value to them is measured by how useful they are. As a result of this they are willing to exert some of their influence to ensured you are in a place in Waterdeep that you can be useful. That might be the City Watch, a guild, faction or somewhere more subtle. You are expected to work your way up whatever organization you are in (with a little help from the family every now and then), and serve the Family and the City well (in THAT order).

Work with your DM to come up with the family you are part of (there are around seventy-five lineages in Waterdeep, each with its own financial interests, specialties, and schemes) as well as what Organization you are a part of and what renown you are in it. Work with them to determine your goals, how your family plays into them and what you want to do with the Organization your family has planted you in. Do you want to rise up in your organization until you are a leader in it? Do you want to do it legitimately or accept the help of your family? Are you prepared to always put your family before your Compatriots, or do you want to rebel against your family's wishes?

Skill Proficiencies: Two of your choice

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring or brooch, Basic equipment from whatever organization in Waterdeep you are a member of (work with your DM, usually no more than 10gp), and a purse containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the noble background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of a Waterdhavian family.

Like other nobles, you were born and raised in a different world from the one that most folk know—one that grants you privilege but also calls you to fulfill a duty befitting your station. Your bond might be associated with your family alone, or it could be concerned with another noble house that sides with or opposes your own. Your ideal depends to some extent on how you view your role in the family, and how you intend to conduct yourself in the world at large as a representative of your house.

d8	Personality Trait
1	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
2	The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
3	No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses.
4	I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
5	I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
6	Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
7	My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
8	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
2	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
3	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
4	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
5	Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
6	Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
2	My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
3	Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
4	I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises.
5	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
6	The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.

d6	Flaw
1	I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
2	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
3	I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
4	I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
5	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
6	By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.