A level 1 character in my campaign seems to have five proficiencies and I'm not sure where the last two came from. While I understand that their Sorceror class has given them proficiency in Persuasion and Insight, and their Variant Human race has given them proficiency in Deception, they seem to also have proficiency in History and Arcana. I've not been able to understand if these proficiencies were added accidentally by the player or if these are legitimate but the source is just unclear - can anyone help?
All characters will have two skills from their background. DnDBeyond hides the background details to others but that will be where they get the History and Arcana from.
I would presume it is from their background. Usually you get 1-2 proficiencies depending on the background you select. Background details aren't visible to other players on the character sheet though, only the player and DM.
A level 1 character in my campaign seems to have five proficiencies and I'm not sure where the last two came from. While I understand that their Sorceror class has given them proficiency in Persuasion and Insight, and their Variant Human race has given them proficiency in Deception, they seem to also have proficiency in History and Arcana. I've not been able to understand if these proficiencies were added accidentally by the player or if these are legitimate but the source is just unclear - can anyone help?
www.dndbeyond.com/characters/105920098/DKiaqJ
We're all playing for the first time so it's very possible we've made some mistakes somewhere. Thanks.
All characters will have two skills from their background. DnDBeyond hides the background details to others but that will be where they get the History and Arcana from.
I would presume it is from their background. Usually you get 1-2 proficiencies depending on the background you select. Background details aren't visible to other players on the character sheet though, only the player and DM.
Awesome, that explains it. Thanks for your speedy response.
For posterity, this character had the Sage background.