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#1 rennrh Jan 25, 2015 9:19:52	Can you customize a background following the rules in the Player's Handbook for an AL character?
#2 Skerrit Jan 25, 2015 9:25:42	Yes, you may.
#3 rennrh Jan 25, 2015 9:32:57	That's what I thought, but figured I would ask just in case. Thanks!
#4 Kalani Jan 25, 2015 9:52:20	For clarification, here is the relevant rule that allows this: Allowed Rules (ALPG p3) Characters originating during the Tyranny of Dragons storyline season can use the following rules for character options: D&D basic rules (all rules except rolling ability scores and hit points, some alignment restrictions) D&D Player’s Handbook™ (all rules except rolling ability scores and hit points, some alignment restrictions) Hoard of the Dragon Queen™ appendix A Official documentation, such as a D&D Adventurers League certificate, might provide exceptions to the allowed rules.

Allowed Rules (ALPG p3)

Characters originating during the Tyranny of Dragons storyline season can use the following rules for character options:

D&D basic rules (all rules except rolling ability scores and hit points, some alignment restrictions)
D&D Player’s Handbook™ (all rules except rolling ability scores and hit points, some alignment restrictions)
Hoard of the Dragon Queen™ appendix A Official documentation, such as a D&D Adventurers League certificate, might provide exceptions to the allowed rules.