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Having Multiple Background Features

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#1
Serpine
May 05, 2015 19:14:37
So I was wondering what the impact would be of allowing somebody to have two background features, i.e. a Folk Hero who gets Rustic Hospitality from common folk but also is a former Soldier with the benefits of Military Rank. And maybe have such a character gain fewer (or no) proficiencies / languages from background to maintain balance with people who stuck with just one background. Thoughts?

#2
transcendantviewer
May 05, 2015 20:29:53
It certainly doesn't seem like much of a problem and is rather flavorful. I'd say talk with other DMs personally and hear from them. Write up an example and show it around.

#3
Varden_Khol
May 05, 2015 21:39:28
I think this would work great in a campaign where the PCs are a bit older and more experienced.

It's more flavourful than just slapping on a few extra levels and you can always do both.

I also see this being useful for a small group of only 2 or 3 PCs. It would let you cover a few more bases that would usually be lacking.

#4
Kayal
May 08, 2015 9:24:57
I don't think it would break anything.

#5
AndrewJO
May 08, 2015 9:30:42 It wouldn't break anything, but it makes it harder for a character to stand out in a group. If multiple people in your group know where to look to research any information, or all of you can forage enough food for 6 people every day, it makes it less special.

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#1 Serpine May 05, 2015 19:14:37	So I was wondering what the impact would be of allowing somebody to have two background features, i.e. a Folk Hero who gets Rustic Hospitality from common folk but also is a former Soldier with the benefits of Military Rank. And maybe have such a character gain fewer (or no) proficiencies / languages from background to maintain balance with people who stuck with just one background. Thoughts?
#2 transcendantviewer May 05, 2015 20:29:53	It certainly doesn't seem like much of a problem and is rather flavorful. I'd say talk with other DMs personally and hear from them. Write up an example and show it around.
#3 Varden_Khol May 05, 2015 21:39:28	I think this would work great in a campaign where the PCs are a bit older and more experienced. It's more flavourful than just slapping on a few extra levels and you can always do both. I also see this being useful for a small group of only 2 or 3 PCs. It would let you cover a few more bases that would usually be lacking.
#4 Kayal May 08, 2015 9:24:57	I don't think it would break anything.
#5 AndrewJO May 08, 2015 9:30:42	It wouldn't break anything, but it makes it harder for a character to stand out in a group. If multiple people in your group know where to look to research any information, or all of you can forage enough food for 6 people every day, it makes it less special.