D&D General Mixed Background

[Hriston]

I like to randomize character creation, so I put this together about six years ago for my 5.0E games as an adaptation of the Secondary Skills table from the AD&D 1E DMG. The original table features a 15% roll twice result (which is replicated on my table), so my table also results in combination backgrounds which I detailed as mash-ups of the existing backgrounds from the 5.0E PHB. For ease of scrolling, I put it in a spoiler (It's about 41 pages.):

Spoiler: Secondary Skills for 5.0E

d100​	Background​
01-03​	Acolyte
04-25​	Artisan, see below
26-28​	Charlatan
29-31​	Entertainer (Gladiator)
32-44​	Folk Hero
45-47​	Gambler, see below
48-50​	Hermit
51-52​	Navigator, see below
53-70​	Outlander
71-73​	Sage
74-76​	Sailor (Pirate)
77-79​	Teamster, see below
80-82​	Trader, see below
83-85​	Urchin
86-00​	Roll twice, ignoring this result hereafter, and see below for resulting combinations

Artisan
Roll on the Artisan Tools subtable and use the Guild Artisan background.

Artisan Tools subtable

d100​	Type of artisan’s tools
01-04​	Calligrapher’s supplies
05-20​	Carpenter’s tools
21-29​	Jeweler’s tools
30-43​	Leatherworker’s tools
44-50​	Mason’s tools
51-54​	Painter’s supplies
55-63​	Smith’s tools
64-77​	Weaver’s tools
78-00​	Woodcarver’s tools

Gambler
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of gaming set and your choice of thieves’ tools or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar or (b) a signet ring​

(a) a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp or (b) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Navigator’s tools and your choice of vehicles (water) or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) a mule and a cart​

(a) a letter of introduction from your guild or (b) a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) 50 feet of silk rope, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land) and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools or one type of gaming set
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a set of bone dice or deck of cards​

(a) an insignia of rank or (b) a shovel​

(a) an iron pot or (b) a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner)​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Military Rank or Rustic Hospitality

Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a mule and a cart​

a letter of introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Guild Membership

Trader Tools subtable

d8​	Type of artisan’s tools
1​	Alchemist’s supplies
2​	Brewer’s supplies
3​	Cartographer’s tools
4​	Cobbler’s tools
5​	Cook’s utensils
6​	Glassblower’s tools
7​	Potter’s tools
8​	Tinker’s tools

Acolyte-Artisan
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and your choice of Persuasion or Religion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Charlatan
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, Insight, Religion, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Entertainer (Gladiator)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Insight, Performance, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Folk Hero
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Insight or Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of one type of artisan’s tools or vehicles (land)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Rustic Hospitality or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Gambler
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Insight, Persuasion, Religion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 15 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 20 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 20 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 25 gp​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, Retainers, or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Hermit
Skill Proficiencies: Religion and your choice of Insight or Medicine
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of herbalism kit or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, Persuasion, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, Shelter of the Faithful, or Ship’s Passage

Acolyte-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Insight or Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of musical instrument or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Shelter of the Faithful or Wanderer

Acolyte-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Insight, and Religion
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Researcher or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Shelter of the Faithful, or Ship’s Passage

Acolyte-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Religion, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Military Rank, Rustic Hospitality, or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and your choice of Persuasion or Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Guild Membership or Shelter of the Faithful

Acolyte-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Insight, Religion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood) or (b) a prayer book or prayer wheel​

(a) 5 sticks of incense or (b) vestments​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or Shelter of the Faithful

Artisan-Artisan
Roll twice on the Artisan Tools subtable. If the same toolset results twice, use the Guild Artisan background. If two different toolsets result, use the following background:
Factotum
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Two types of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable
Equipment: Two sets of artisan’s tools (two of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Do-All
You have a knack for tools. Whenever performing a task requires a tool, you know the type of tool that is needed, and if you do not already possess that tool, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it.

Artisan-Charlatan
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, Insight, Persuasion, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity

Artisan-Entertainer (Gladiator)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Insight, Performance, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand

Artisan-Folk Hero
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Insight or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of an additional type of artisan’s tools or vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

(a) an additional set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

Feature: Rustic Hospitality

Artisan-Gambler
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Insight, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable, one type of gaming set
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 15 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 20 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 20 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 25 gp​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice)​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Artisan-Hermit
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of herbalism kit or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery

Artisan-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable, navigator’s tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Artisan-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Insight or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of one type of musical instrument or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a staff, (b) a hunting trap, or (c) a trophy from an animal you killed​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Wanderer

Artisan-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Insight, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Researcher

Artisan-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable, vehicles (water)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation or Ship’s Passage

Artisan-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable, vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

(a) an additional set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

Feature: Military Rank or Rustic Hospitality

Artisan-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a pouch containing 15 gp​

(a) an additional set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

Feature: Guild Membership

Artisan-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Insight, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools from the Artisan Tools subtable and your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: City Secrets

Charlatan-Entertainer (Gladiator)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit and your choice of forgery kit or one type of musical instrument
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a costume or (b) a set of fine clothes​

(a) a disguise kit, (b) a musical instrument (one of your choice), or (c) an inexpensive but unusual weapon​

(a) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) or (b) tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke)​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or False Identity

Charlatan-Folk Hero
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Deception or Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools, disguise kit, forgery kit, and vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity or Rustic Hospitality

Charlatan-Gambler
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set and your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 15 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke), and a pouch containing 15 gp, or (d) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 25 gp​

(a) a disguise kit or (b) a signet ring and a scroll of pedigree​

Feature: Criminal Contact, False Identity, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Charlatan-Hermit
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, Medicine, Religion, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from disguise kit, forgery kit, herbalism kit, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery or False Identity

Charlatan-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Deception, Insight, Perception, Persuasion, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools and your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club), (b) a mule and a cart, or (c) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit's foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke), (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, False Identity, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Charlatan-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Deception or Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from disguise kit, forgery kit, one type of musical instrument, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a disguise kit or (b) a staff and a hunting trap​

(a) a set of fine clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a trophy from an animal you killed​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity or Wanderer

Charlatan-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Deception, History, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity or Researcher

Charlatan-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Deception, Perception, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water) and your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, False Identity, or Ship’s Passage

Charlatan-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Deception, Intimidation, Sleight of Hand, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land) and your choice of disguise kit or forgery kit
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity, Military Rank, or Rustic Hospitality

Charlatan-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, Insight, Persuasion, and Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from one set of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, disguise kit, forgery kit, navigator’s tools, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) a disguise kit, or (c) a mule and a cart​

(a) a set of fine clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) a letter of introduction from your guild or (b) tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke)​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: False Identity or Guild Membership

Charlatan-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand and your choice of Deception or Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit and your choice of forgery kit or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of fine clothes and tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke) or (b) a disguise kit and a set of common clothes​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or False Identity

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Folk Hero
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Acrobatics or Performance
Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools, disguise kit, one type of musical instrument, and vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or Rustic Hospitality

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Gambler
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Deception, History, Performance, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set and your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 15 gp, (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), a costume, and a pouch containing 15 gp, or (d) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 25 gp​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice), (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon, or (c) a signet ring and a scroll of pedigree​

Feature: By Popular Demand, Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Hermit
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Medicine, Performance, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from disguise kit, herbalism kit, one type of musical instrument, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or Discovery

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Athletics, Insight, Perception, Performance, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools and your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

(a) a mule and a cart, (b) a musical instrument (one of your choice), or (c) an inexpensive but unusual weapon​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, By Popular Demand, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Acrobatics or Performance
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of musical instrument and your choice of disguise kit or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a costume or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), (b) a staff, (c) a hunting trap, or (d) a trophy from an animal you killed​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) or (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or Wanderer

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Arcana, History, and Performance
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or Researcher

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Athletics, Perception, and Performance
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water) and your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, By Popular Demand, or Ship’s Passage

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Performance, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land) and your choice of disguise kit or one type of musical instrument
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand, Military Rank, or Rustic Hospitality

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Insight, Performance, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, disguise kit, one type of musical instrument, navigator’s tools, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) a mule and a cart, (c) a musical instrument (one of your choice), or (d) an inexpensive but unusual weapon​

(a) a costume or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) or (b) a letter of introduction from your guild​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or Guild Membership

Entertainer (Gladiator)-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Performance, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit and your choice of one type of musical instrument or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a musical instrument (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) an inexpensive but unusual weapon and a set of common clothes, or (c) the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket) and a costume​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: By Popular Demand or City Secrets

Folk Hero-Gambler
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Deception, History, Persuasion, or Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools or vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 15 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, Retainers, or Rustic Hospitality

Folk Hero-Hermit
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Medicine or Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools, herbalism kit, vehicles (land), and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery or Rustic Hospitality

Folk Hero-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Athletics, Insight, Perception, or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools or vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, Rustic Hospitality, or Ship’s Passage

Folk Hero-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools, one type of musical instrument, vehicles (land), and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Rustic Hospitality or Wanderer

Folk Hero-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Arcana or History
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of one type of artisan’s tools or vehicles (land)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Researcher or Rustic Hospitality

Folk Hero-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Athletics or Perception
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water) and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools or vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Rustic Hospitality, or Ship’s Passage

Folk Hero-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Athletics, Intimidation, or Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Military Rank or Rustic Hospitality

Folk Hero-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Insight or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools, an additional type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, vehicles (land), and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Guild Membership or Rustic Hospitality

Folk Hero-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and your choice of Sleight of Hand or Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools, disguise kit, thieves’ tools, and vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or Rustic Hospitality

Gambler-Hermit
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of gaming set and your choice of herbalism kit or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 15 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Discovery, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Gambler-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Deception, History, Insight, Perception, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, navigator’s tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club), (b) a mule and a cart, or (c) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit's foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 15 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 20 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 20 gp, (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 25 gp, or (f) a letter of introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Criminal Contact, Guild Membership, Position of Privilege, Retainers, or Ship’s Passage

Gambler-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Deception, History, Persuasion, or Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of gaming set and your choice of one type of musical instrument or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, (b) a signet ring, or (c) a scroll of pedigree,​

(a) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (b) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp, or (c) a trophy from an animal you killed, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, Retainers, or Wanderer

Gambler-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Deception, History, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 15 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, Researcher, or Retainers

Gambler-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Deception, History, Perception, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (water)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 15 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, Retainers, or Ship’s Passage

Gambler-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Deception, History, Intimidation, Persuasion, Stealth, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 15 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Military Rank, Position of Privilege, Retainers, or Rustic Hospitality

Gambler-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Insight, Persuasion, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One type of gaming set and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) a mule and a cart, or (c) a signet ring and a scroll of pedigree​

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 15 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 25 gp, or (d) a letter of introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Criminal Contact, Guild Membership, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Gambler-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, History, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set and your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a crowbar, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, (b) a set of dark common clothes including a hood and a pouch containing 10 gp, (c) a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gp, (d) a set of fine clothes, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 15 gp, or (e) a set of fine clothes and a purse containing 20 gp​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

Feature: City Secrets, Criminal Contact, Position of Privilege, or Retainers

Hermit-Navigator
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Medicine, Perception, Persuasion, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Navigator’s tools and your choice of herbalism kit or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Discovery, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Hermit-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Medicine or Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of herbalism kit or one type of musical instrument
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery or Wanderer

Hermit-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Medicine, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of herbalism kit or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery or Researcher

Hermit-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Medicine, Perception, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Vehicles (water) and your choice of herbalism kit or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Discovery, or Ship’s Passage

Hermit-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Medicine, Religion, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Vehicles (land) and your choice of herbalism kit or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery, Military Rank, or Rustic Hospitality

Hermit-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, and Religion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, herbalism kit, navigator’s tools, or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Discovery or Guild Membership

Hermit-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Medicine, Religion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from disguise kit, herbalism kit, thieves’ tools, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers and a winter blanket or (b) an herbalism kit​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or Discovery

Navigator-Outlander
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Athletics, Insight, Perception, or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Navigator’s tools and your choice of one type of musical instrument or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club), (b) a mule and a cart, (c) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit's foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), or (d) 50 feet of silk rope and a letter of introduction from your guild​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, Ship’s Passage, or Wanderer

Navigator-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Athletics, History, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, Researcher, or Ship’s Passage

Navigator-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, vehicles (water)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Navigator-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, Persuasion, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, vehicles (land)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, Military Rank, Rustic Hospitality, or Ship’s Passage

Navigator-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Navigator’s tools and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) or (b) a mule and a cart​

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Navigator-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools and your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes, or (d) 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table), and a set of common clothes​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, City Secrets, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Outlander-Sage
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Arcana or History
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of musical instrument or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Researcher or Wanderer

Outlander-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Athletics or Perception
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Vehicles (water) and your choice of one type of musical instrument or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Ship’s Passage, or Wanderer

Outlander-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Animal Handling, Athletics, or Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies /Languages: Vehicles (land) and your choice of one type of musical instrument or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Military Rank, Rustic Hospitality, or Wanderer

Outlander-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Insight or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, one type of musical instrument, navigator’s tools, or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) a mule and a cart, or (c) a staff and a hunting trap​

(a) a letter of introduction from your guild or (b) a trophy from an animal you killed​

a set of traveler’s clothes and a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Guild Membership or Wanderer

Outlander-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Survival and your choice of Sleight of Hand or Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from disguise kit, one type of musical instrument, thieves’ tools, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

(a) a staff or (b) a hunting trap​

(a) a trophy from an animal you killed and a set of common clothes or (b) a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or Wanderer

Sage-Sailor (Pirate)
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Athletics, History, and Perception
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Researcher, or Ship’s Passage

Sage-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Arcana, Athletics, History, Intimidation, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Military Rank, Researcher, or Rustic Hospitality

Sage-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Insight, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: One language and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or an additional language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Guild Membership or Researcher

Sage-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, History, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a bottle of black ink and a quill or (b) a small knife and a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or Researcher

Sailor (Pirate)-Teamster
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land), vehicles (water)
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Military Rank, Rustic Hospitality, or Ship’s Passage

Sailor (Pirate)-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Vehicles (water) and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, Guild Membership, or Ship’s Passage

Sailor (Pirate)-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Athletics, Perception, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water) and your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a belaying pin (club) or (b) 50 feet of silk rope and a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot or a small stone with a hole in the center (or you may roll for a random trinket on the Trinkets table)​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: Bad Reputation, City Secrets, or Ship’s Passage

Teamster-Trader
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Vehicles (land) and your choice of one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, navigator’s tools, or one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: Guild Membership, Military Rank, or Rustic Hospitality

Teamster-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land) and your choice of disguise kit or thieves’ tools
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), (b) an insignia of rank and a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), (c) a set of bone dice or deck of cards, or (d) a shovel and an iron pot​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp​

Feature: City Secrets, Military Rank, or Rustic Hospitality

Trader-Urchin
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Insight, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
Tool Proficiencies/Languages: Choose two from one type of artisan’s tools from the Trader Tools subtable, disguise kit, navigator’s tools, thieves’ tools, and one language
Equipment: You have the following equipment:

(a) a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice) and a set of common clothes, (b) a mule and a cart and a set of common clothes, or (c) a letter of introduction from your guild and a set of traveler’s clothes​

(a) a small knife or (b) a map of the city you grew up in​

(a) a pet mouse or (b) a token to remember your parents by​

a pouch containing 15 gp​

Feature: City Secrets or Guild Membership

I don't know if something like this could be done for 5.2E as I haven't read the new PHB.

 

[Benjamin Olson]

I hadn't seen the customization in the default 2014 rules (I wouldn't have asked otherwise).

I don't really understand 2024 being inflexible, but then I really don't understand 2024 in general.

My charitable theory for why its inflexible (by default) in 2024 is that they got it into their heads that ability score bonuses should be inflexibly tied to something, so that sometimes people would choose something suboptimal, and since race was out it became backgrounds.

My less charitable theory is that they wanted no custom option so players would be more inclined to buy whatever books gave the backgrounds they want, as well as a la carte backgrounds on D&D Beyond, and eventually towards the end of the edition cycle they could make bank on whatever rules supplement book (Elminster's Anthology of Everything or whatnot) eventually adds official custom background rules.

It's of course trivially easy to devise a custom one, but now it will forever be something players need to ask a new DM's permission for for the life of the edition.