More Backgrounds?

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#1

Hurin88

Feb 11, 2015 12:25:40

I'm starting up a new 5e campaign and looking through the PHB backgrounds. There aren't a lot there... is that the whole list? Have there been any backgrounds added beyond the PHB? Just wondering, before I finish my character, if I have any other options.

 

Thanks

#2

pukunui

Feb 11, 2015 12:29:35

Hurin88 wrote:
#3

Hurin88

Feb 11, 2015 12:37:32

pukunui wrote:
#4

pukunui

Feb 11, 2015 12:46:56

Hurin88 wrote:
#5

OoftaMeg

Feb 11, 2015 12:45:22

That's why we have the power to delegate background creation to our players.  The rules for creating backgrounds are pretty simple, have them come up with their own (or tweak existing ones) as they see fit.  You'll have to review what they come up with of course.

 

Somebody else may know of a list, but I would think it's pretty campaign specific if you get outside of the examples.

#6

mellored

Feb 11, 2015 12:48:19

Hurin88 wrote:
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BoldItalic

Feb 11, 2015 12:56:00

Appendix A of "Hoard of The Dragon Queen" lists some more background options. Those are the only others published by WotC so far.

 

If you don't mind fan-created ones, there are some on ENWorld in their Backgrounds Database

 

Backgrounds are non-critical in the sense that they don't affect game mechanics - they are pure story and, well, creating the story is what you are expected to do in D&D so go for it. Be creative.

 

 

 

#8

Hurin88

Feb 11, 2015 13:21:03

BoldItalic wrote:
#9

mellored

Feb 11, 2015 13:31:22

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Hurin88

Feb 11, 2015 14:37:40

Ah, ok. Maybe you can help me figure this one out then:

 

I am making a character based on the Elf Wizard character we played in the free downloadable playtest package. At first level, he seems to have 5 skills trained... If he got 2 from his class, and 2 from his background, how did he get the other one?

 

 

#11

Tempest_Stormwind

Feb 11, 2015 14:43:34

Hurin88 wrote:
(Reply to #7)

Fangsterific

BoldItalic wrote:
#13

Hurin88

Feb 12, 2015 8:44:48

Ah, thanks folks; that Elf racial does explain why the Wizzie has 5 skills. Cheers!