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Backgrounds • Gate Warden • Giant Foundling • Knight of Solamnia • Mage of High Sorcery • Planar Philosopher • Rune Carver
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village militia?
If your character has a noble background, you may select this background feature instead of Position of Privilege. You have the service of three retainers loyal to your family. These retainers can be attendants or messengers, and one might be a majordomo.
d8 Personality Trait; 1: I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2: I've read every book in the world's greatest libraries – or I like to boast that I have.
Consider customizing how your spells look when you can cast them. Your Lorehold spells might create displays of golden light. You might use a tome or a scroll as a spellcasting focus, and your spell effects might reflect the appearance of the reference books you study.
d6 Ideal; 1: Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) 2: Greater Good. It is each person's responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe.
Criminal Contact. You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
d6 Ideal; 1: Selflessness. I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 2: Determination. I’ll stop the spirits that haunt me or die trying.
You are a member of an artisan's guild, skilled in a particular field and closely associated with other artisans. You are a well-established part of the mercantile world, freed by talent and wealth from the constraints of a feudal social order.
Optional Background Features You may replace the standard feature of your background with any of the options presented on this page. Cult of the Dragon Infiltrator