D&D (2024) Homebrew Backgrounds

[Eubani]

I thought I would create a thread of homebrewed backgrounds so people could propose improvements or add in some themselves that way there could be go to resource that we can all use. It doesn't hurt that backgrounds are ridiculously easy to homebrew with the main exception there is not always an origin feat that is a nice fit. I have not been adding the equipment as it always comes to 50gp. So any way let's get started.

Apothecary
Ability Scores: Wisdom, Intelligence or Charisma
Feat: Healer
Skills: Nature and Medicine
Tool Proficiency: Herbalism Kit

Apprentice Wizard
Ability Scores; Constitution, Intelligence or Wisdom
Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard)
Skills: Arcana and History
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher's Supplies

Forest Warden
Ability Scores: Strength, Dexterity or Wisdom
Feat: Alertness
Skills: Perception and Survival
Tool Proficiency: Cartographer's Tools

Ambassador
Ability Scores: Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma
Feat: Skilled (I would of liked there to be an origin feat geared more to interpersonal ability)
Skills: Persuasion and History
Tool Proficiency: Gaming Set???

Gambler
Ability Scores: Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma
Feat: Lucky
Skills: Deception and Insight
Tool Proficiency: Game Set

 

[Corinnguard]

Looking good so far. How about Outlander and Urban Bounty Hunter?

 

[Eubani]

Looking good so far. How about Outlander and Urban Bounty Hunter?

Why don't you give it a go it is easy enough

 

[Corinnguard]

Outlander
Ability Scores: Strength, Constitution, Wisdom
Feat: Tough
Skills: Athletics, Survival
Tool Proficiency: Cartographer's Tools

Urban Bounty Hunter
Ability Scores: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
Feat: Skilled
Skills: Insight, Stealth
Tool Proficiency: Thieves' Tools

 

[Eubani]

Urban Bounty Hunter I would of Went Strength, Intelligence or Charisma, for the feat I would swing towards Tavern Brawler. this is another Background where a social type origin feat would of worked well. Skillwise I would of swapped Stealth for Intimidate.

 

[Eubani]

Laborer - Quarry
Ability Scores: Strength, Dexterity or Constitution
Feat: Toughness
Skills: Athletics and Intimidation
Tool Proficiency: Mason's Tools

 

[Eubani]

Jester / Fool
Ability Scores: Dexterity, Intelligence or Charisma
Feat: Lucky
Skills: Acrobatics and Perform
Tool Proficiency: Any Musical instrument

 

[Twiggly the Gnome]

Gnomish Paragon
Ability Scores: Intelligence, Dexterity or Constitution
Feat: Fade Away
Skills: Perception and Animal Handling
Tool Proficiency: choose one type of Artisan Tool

 

[Corinnguard]

Dragonborn Paragon
Ability Scores: Strength, Constitution or Charisma
Feat: Dragon Hide
Skills: Athletics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiency: choose one type of Artisan Tool.

This kind of reminds me of the racial paragons in 3e's Unearthed Arcana.

 

[Yaarel]

Dragonborn Paragon
Ability Scores: Strength, Constitution or Charisma
Feat: Dragon Hide
Skills: Athletics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiency: choose one type of Artisan Tool.

This kind of reminds me of the racial paragons in 3e's Unearthed Arcana.

Personally, I would avoid implying that the entire "race" was steretyped this way.

Instead, I would name the background something like "Soldier of Bahamut". This "army" might be a continuation of one of the ancient Dragonborn empires that has fallen but remains vibrant in the culture. Its members are a faction who might dedicate themselves to some ideal lifestyle, to the religion of Bahamut, and-or be Holy Order that includes many Paladins and other species. All members of the faction speak Draconic, and some know Celestial. While the faction is an independent militia, it might have arrangements with certain local governments to serve as a military unit for them.