Runaway Teen — Custom Background
Related: Campaign Pitch
Commoner Background
You are in your teens, you have lived your entire life in your village and have taken on a profession a little while ago. But the tedious provincial, humble, and simplistic life is not enough for you. You have chosen to leave this life behind.
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two skills
Tool Proficiencies: Choose one tool/kit
Language: Choose one standard language
Equipment: Set of common clothes, a treasured family heirloom or trinket, a pouch containing 2d6 gp, and choose one equipment pack:
| Pack | Contents |
|---|---|
| Burglar's Pack | Backpack, 1,000 ball bearings, string, bell, 5 candles, crowbar, hammer, 10 pitons, hooded lantern, 2 oil flasks, 5 days rations, tinderbox, waterskin. 50ft hempen rope. |
| Diplomat's Pack | Chest, 2 map/scroll cases, fine clothes, ink, ink pen, lamp, 2 oil flasks, 5 paper sheets, perfume vial, sealing wax, soap. |
| Dungeoneer's Pack | Backpack, crowbar, hammer, 10 pitons, 10 torches, tinderbox, 10 days rations, waterskin. 50ft hempen rope. |
| Entertainer's Pack | Backpack, bedroll, 2 costumes, 5 candles, 5 days rations, waterskin, disguise kit. |
| Explorer's Pack | Backpack, bedroll, mess kit, tinderbox, 10 torches, 10 days rations, waterskin. 50ft hempen rope. |
| Priest's Pack | Backpack, blanket, 10 candles, tinderbox, alms box, 2 incense blocks, censer, vestments, 2 days rations, waterskin. |
| Scholar's Pack | Backpack, lore book, ink, ink pen, 10 parchment sheets, sand bag, small knife. |
Features (Choose One)
- You blend in with common folk and have a way with regular people
- You have a knack for streets and roads — navigating villages, towns, and cities comes easier than most
- You are very good at fishing (advantage on fishing checks)
- You are guided by your faith and can gain insight into ability check DCs
- You have an eye for detail when searching
- You have always been comfortable talking with all kinds of people
- You learned to cook from a village elder: once per short rest, spend 1 hour cooking — your meal heals 1 hp per your level
- You have rural rustic health and gain 5 extra starting hp