Custom Backgrounds

Follower of the Old Ways
You grew up in one of the small towns or villages on the fringes of the Wild, where the Faith of the AllFather has not fully established itself. Here there are remnants of the old religion and you were born or introduced into one of those societies. You learned to keep your practices concealed from the Church and the faithful, learning a variety of skills related to the Wilds and the old ways.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2 from: Nature, Survival, Animal Handling, Medicine

Tool Proficiencies: One from Herbalism kit, Leatherworker’s Kit, or Woodcarver’s Tools

Languages: 1 From: Sylvan or Elvish

Equipment: Some ritual texts in the old faith; a potion of cure poison; a map of a portion of the deep Wilds

Feature: See the Signs

You are schooled in the subtle signs that those who follow the Old Ways use to signal their presence to others of their kind. Certain images, signals, chalk marks, arrayed stones – to the practiced eye you can often find in a small town or village a local healer, a place to rest and get a meal, or assistance. You can also use these signs to leave messages for others who practice the Old Ways.

Brotherhood of the Book Acolyte
You have passed the Trials and studied with the Brotherhood of the Book in preparation for Initiation.

Skill Proficiencies: History, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: One from Calligrapher's supplies, Painter's supplies or Forgery kit

Language: One of your choice, usually civilized or ancient

Feature: Poker Face

You have managed to learn some of the legendary emotional self-discipline of the Brotherhood; when you actively work to conceal them, all insight checks to determine your emotional state are rolled at a disadvantage