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Backgrounds 5e

Strixhaven Backgrounds Full Guide: Without Question The Best in 5e To Date

by Scott
Mascot Exhibition

Backgrounds are an exciting opportunity to add more to the personality and history of your character. From nobles to outlanders, …

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Faction Agent Background 5e: Get The Most of This Option

by Rich
Opposition Agent - Faction Agent 5e

A trained thief moves silently along the roof of the governor’s mansion using the night as cover. She lowers a …

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Haunted One Background Guide 5e: Here’s Why It’s SO Useful!

by Rich
Mardu Skullhunter - Haunted One 5e

In Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, dark and strange creatures lurk on every page. To better equip players for the …

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The Mercenary Veteran Background in DnD 5E – A Guide for Players & DMs

by Rich
Hired Hexblade - Mercenary Veteran 5e

The Mercenary Veteran background was introduced in the Sword Coast Adventurers Guide and represents a great way to roleplay your …

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Cloistered Scholar 5E – A Great Background for These Classes

by Rich
Tolarian Scholar - Cloistered Scholar 5E

The Cloistered Scholar background in D&D 5E is a great choice for (almost) any class and has a ton of …

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Knight Background 5e: Nobility Has REAL Benefits

by Scott
Knight Fighting Dragon

The Knights of the Round Table. The Knights Templar. The Knights who say NEE! The role of the knight is …

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Gladiator Background 5e – Are You Not Entertained!?

by Harry
Arena Athlete - Gladiator 5e

“You should see the Colosseum, Tiefling. Fifty-thousand Orcs… watching every movement of your sword… willing you to make that killer …

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How The Acolyte Background in 5e Benefits You Most

by Luxia
Priest in White Robe

Backgrounds in Dungeons & Dragons are an essential part of character building. They inform the characters that we make and …

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Sage Background in DnD 5e: Use Your Research Feature!

by Luxia
Symmetry Sage

Backgrounds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition are a critical part of character building. They not only provide roleplay and …

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Sailor Background 5e – Don’t Overlook These Features!

by Rich
Sailor of Means

The sea rages with the fury of a god. A half-orc sailor struggles to keep his small ship from being …

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