Mimic Knight

Mimics live in colonies. If a colony is well fed, they may bring orphans or unwanted children into their colony. Mimics aren't inherently evil or violent, but you too may get grumpy on an empty stomach. As you are a person the mimics kept as a meal meant to be eaten at a later date you pleaded for your live. A deal was struck with the Mimics, in return for your life you were to keep the colony fed. As you became the primary source of food for the colony some of the mimics began to see you as a companion and when food was scarce you were seen as the colony's leader. As leader of the colony some of the mimics allow you to use them as equipment.

 When raising a mimic shield to block an attack it could catch or maybe even break a sword in its jaws. When wearing a mimic helm you may get advantage on intimidation checks as the top of your head grins at your enemies. Etc

When you choose this background, work with your DM to decide what items your mimics would disguise themselves as (when disguised the mimics keep the same stats as whatever they turn into), effects your mimics would have, and what kind of experiences you had during your time under their care.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation, Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set.

Languages: Your character can both speak and understands mimic-ese.

Equipment: A trophy taken from a fallen enemy turned meal (a dagger, broken antler, or piece of pelt), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 mimics disguised as gp

Suggested Characteristics

The ever-changing horrors of feeding your colony combined with the rigid discipline it took to prepare their meals left their mark, shaping your ideals leaving your mind scarred and vulnerable to shame, and hatred.

d7	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I’m haunted by memories of their feeding. I can’t get the images of Gore out of my mind.
3	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my hunting experience relevant to almost every feeding situation.
4	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
5	I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
6	I have a crude sense of humor.
7	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the quickest path to a new meal.

d5	Ideal
1	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in service of others. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey all authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Might. In life as in death, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5	Nation. My nation, my colony are all that matters. (Any)

d5	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for those I served.
2	Someone saved my life, took me in. To this day, I will never leave them behind.
3	My service is my life.
4	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
5	I hunt for those who cannot hunt for themselves.

d5	Flaw
1	The monstrous creatures I faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to forget that mistake.
3	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
4	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
5	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.