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13 Unique Characters with back stories

13 Unique Characters with back stories


13 Unique Characters with Back Stories. Just roll your stats and play. ...   [click here for more]
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3 New Backgrounds - Attendant, Diplomat, Gambler

3 New Backgrounds - Attendant, Diplomat, Gambler


These 3 backgrounds fit perfectly characters making their way in an urban environment of intrigues, plots and schemes. Their abilities revolve around Persuasion, Deception, Sleight of hand and Stealth. They were published at D&D Beyond in the first place. Attendant Diplomat Gambler Happy reading! ...   [click here for more]
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5e custom background sheet

5e custom background sheet


A sheet for developing a custom D&D 5th edition background ...   [click here for more]
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All Aboard the Golden Mast

All Aboard the Golden Mast


A mysterious message in a bottle leads to a high seas adventure full of danger and intrigue in this D&D one-shot for players level 1-3. ...   [click here for more]
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Ancestry, Culture and Backgrounds: Improving Character Creation

Ancestry, Culture and Backgrounds: Improving Character Creation


Ancestry, Culture and Backgrounds: Improving Character Creation It has always annoyed me how character creation works in 5e. The race players choose grant benefits that could only come from someone who is growing in that culture. For example, are all elves born knowing how to use a bow? Are Rock Gnomes born with an understanding of clockwork mechanics? No! They had...   [click here for more]
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Artificial Intelligence characters

Artificial Intelligence characters


Not quite complete (but free!) rules for playing an artificial intelligence, meant mostly for science fantasy or fantasy/science-fiction mesh games. The Embedded System, while it tries to be balanced, may still be best as an NPC class, unless additional subroutines are developed. (Part of the reason this supplement is free - feel free to suggest additions!) Laid out lovelying with the Homebrewery...   [click here for more]
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Awakened Background

Awakened Background


This is my first title up on the DMs Guild! Tell me whatcha think! What background could you possibly have if you're a ferret who was the target of an awaken spell? What if you're a statue who was just blessed with life from a godess? I'll tell you what background you can have, the Awakened background! Perfect for anyone who hasn't quite been sentient long enough to have a background. ...   [click here for more]
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Background - Keeper of the Dead

Background - Keeper of the Dead


An alternative player background for the more macabre types; a D&D interpretation of what would amount to a forensic anthropologist with the opportunity for lore. Useful for tomb-minded parties, or as an excuse to go crypt-diving. Crafted with care, though a bumbling first try it may be. ...   [click here for more]
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Background Feats

Background Feats


This is a houserule that implements a choice of 6 feats for each background. The goal is to allow further customization at level one without too much power creep. Many of the feats cited are UA material. A few are custom - they are included in this pdf. I recommend you download for free, and if you elect to implement it come back and donate. Thanks! ...   [click here for more]
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Backgrounds & Feats 1.0

Backgrounds & Feats 1.0


Backgrounds and Feats This collection is made up of two backgrounds the Cultist and the Exile. As well as a series of Feats, additionally a set of Heritage Feats which serve as minor feats which can be given to player characters for free. For Other products: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?x=0&y=0&author=Edward%20R%20Curtis -- Dimly Lit Entertainment: Edward R Curtis...   [click here for more]
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Bodyguard - Character Background

Bodyguard - Character Background


Be it through ever-vigilant eyes, a shrap tongue, or sheer brawn, the Bodyguard spent their life protecting someone or something important. Those skills still apply in this new life of adventuring, though not without some quirks. Included is a complete D&D 5e Character background, ready for use at any table, regardless of game setting. Leave your life of protection behind and become an adventurer...   [click here for more]
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Candlekeep Complimentary

Candlekeep Complimentary


This product is a free preview of the full product Candlekeep Confidential available here on the DMs Guild. The Library of Candlekeep holds countless arrays of books and limitless amounts of knowledge. Within those rows of books and scrolls exist a multitude of mysteries and discoveries for those who look deep enough and turn the right pages. Whether it be encrypted messages, obscure maps,...   [click here for more]
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Caravan Guard - Background

Caravan Guard - Background


New 5e Background - Caravan Guard ...   [click here for more]
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Champions of Eilistraee - A Codex of Playable Options for Followers of the Dark Maiden

Champions of Eilistraee - A Codex of Playable Options for Followers of the Dark Maiden


"Rare is the individual—dark elf or not—who appreciates that Eilistraee is forging her own path, one that welcomes beings of all races who revel in life and the free form of expression of all that entails." ~Excerpt from the Book of Demihuman Deities. Eilistraee the Dark Maiden is a goddess of moonlight, song, and swordwork and the daughter of Corellon Larethian and Lolth....   [click here for more]
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Character Background: Amnesiac

Character Background: Amnesiac


Ever wanted to play a character who doesn't remember their old life? DMs roll their eyes at the thought? Well here's an Amnesiac background option built to publication standard that can meant to help develop your character's background as you play rather than skip past that element of character creation that other similar options allow.  ...   [click here for more]
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Character Background: Exile

Character Background: Exile


You're an adventurer without a homeland. Did you leave willingly? Were you banished? Was it for good or for ill? The Exile background fills out a missing niche in published backgrounds, helping you build a character who has been forced out into the wider world, with accompanying original feature and personality traits to explore how this makes you the adventurer you are! ...   [click here for more]
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Character Background: Hereditary Druid

Character Background: Hereditary Druid


At home in the wilderness, you were raised in a society reverent of nature and led by druids. You may not be a druid yourself, but are likely descended from one. Your familiarity with druidic customs and dialects allows you to easily interact in druidic communities and gain valuable insight about their realms. Try this complete character background for free today!...   [click here for more]
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Character Background: Prisoner

Character Background: Prisoner


For those players who want to be former inmates of some jail, dungeon, or what have you, presented here is the prisoner background! This one is free to anyone who wants it, though donations are always welcome. Enjoy! ...   [click here for more]
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Characters and You

Characters and You


Have you been having trouble with making a character? Maybe you love the game, but developing your own story is the hardest part about playing? Then try this out! This has help for how you should make a character aside from recommendations based off of backgrounds. I think picking those limit character creation, and they bore me. I alway like to help people taylor make characters as well. This may...   [click here for more]
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Curious Backgrounds

Curious Backgrounds


This pamphlet includes personality traits, ideals, bonds, flaws and features for four new backgrounds for curious characters. Includes additional optional features which change how a character is played for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. ...   [click here for more]
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Custom Criminal Background: Bandit

Custom Criminal Background: Bandit


Delve into the thrilling underworld of stealth, strategy, and survival with the Bandit background for your character. Perfect for players who wish to explore a narrative of a life lived on the edge of society, this background immerses your character in the realm of organized crime, daring heists, and high-stakes escapades. As a Bandit, your character is steeped in the art of the heist, skilled in...   [click here for more]
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Custom Criminal Background: Enforcer

Custom Criminal Background: Enforcer


Step into the boots of one who commands respect and instills fear in the criminal underworld with the Enforcer background. Whether you're enforcing the will of a powerful crime lord, collecting debts for a shadowy syndicate, or ensuring your own code is followed, your presence alone dictates order amidst chaos. You've walked the dark alleys and backrooms where disputes are settled outside the law's...   [click here for more]
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Custom Criminal Background: Fence

Custom Criminal Background: Fence


Dive into the shadowy world of intrigue and clandestine deals with the Fence background. Perfect for characters who excel in the delicate dance of negotiation and the thrill of turning forbidden treasures into profit. As a Fence, your character is a crucial intermediary in the underworld, adept at moving goods that the law would rather see confiscated and destroyed. With skills honed in appraising...   [click here for more]
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Custom Criminal Background: Pickpocket

Custom Criminal Background: Pickpocket


Embrace the life of stealth and dexterity with the Pickpocket background, perfect for those who delight in the thrill of the unseen theft and the art of misdirection. Your character has developed their skills in the bustling streets, crowded markets, and shadowed alleyways of the world, becoming a master of relieving unsuspecting marks of their valuables. This background immerses you in a life where...   [click here for more]
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Custom Criminal Background: Smuggler

Custom Criminal Background: Smuggler


Embark on a journey through the secretive lanes of trade and contraband with the Smuggler background. Tailored for those who revel in the art of the illicit trade, this background carves a path for characters who thrive in the grey areas of the market. Your character knows the ins and outs of moving forbidden goods across borders unnoticed, making deals in hushed tones, and outsmarting authorities...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Fur Trapper

Custom Frontier Background: Fur Trapper


Step into a life of rugged wilderness with the Fur Trapper background for your next D&D campaign. Perfect for players who yearn for adventure under the open sky, this background immerses you in the role of a seasoned outdoorsman. As a Fur Trapper, you’ve honed your skills in the heart of nature, mastering the arts of tracking, hunting, and surviving in the untamed wilds. Your journey is one...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Guide

Custom Frontier Background: Guide


Embark on a journey of discovery and wilderness expertise with the Guide background for your D&D campaign. Ideal for players who wish to delve into the role of a seasoned explorer, this background immerses your character in the art of wilderness survival and exploration. As a Guide, your character is a master of navigating treacherous lands, from dense forests and steep mountains to vast deserts...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Homesteader

Custom Frontier Background: Homesteader


Step into the rugged boots of a frontier homesteader with this immersive background for your tabletop adventures. The Homesteader background invites you to embody the spirit of resilience, independence, and a deep connection to the land. Carve out a home in the wilderness, wrestle with the elements, and turn a patch of wild land into a thriving homestead. This background is perfect for players who...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Outcast

Custom Frontier Background: Outcast


Dive into the depths of a character shaped by isolation and survival with the Outcast background for your next adventure. Ideal for players who wish to explore a narrative of resilience, this background is perfect for a character who has faced rejection or exile and has learned to live beyond the confines of conventional society. As an Outcast, your character has experienced life on the margins. Whether...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Prospector

Custom Frontier Background: Prospector


Embark on a journey of discovery and determination with the Prospector background. In the untamed wilderness of the frontier, you play as a character who’s spent their days in the relentless pursuit of precious metals and gems. Experience the rugged life of a prospector, navigating treacherous terrain and battling the elements, all driven by the dream of striking it rich. This background offers...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Runaway

Custom Frontier Background: Runaway


Unlock a tale of escape and resilience with the Runaway background in your next adventure. Tailored for players who want to explore a narrative of escape from constraints and a life on the run, this background forges a character shaped by the necessity of flight and the longing for freedom. As a Runaway, your character has escaped from a confining or dangerous past. Whether fleeing from a criminal...   [click here for more]
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Custom Frontier Background: Trading Post Operator

Custom Frontier Background: Trading Post Operator


Step into the world of dynamic trade and frontier entrepreneurship with the Trading Post Operator background. This background is perfect for players who wish to delve into the role of a savvy merchant, a shrewd negotiator, and a vital link in the supply chain of frontier lands. As a Trading Post Operator, your character stands at the crossroads of different cultures, adventurers, and settlers. With...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Baker

Custom Village Background: Baker


Delve into the world of culinary delights with the Baker background. Cooked up for those who have mastered the art of baking, this background is a delectable blend of expertise and tradition. Whether you're a renowned pastry chef, a humble baker with a secret recipe, or an adventurer who bakes as a form of alchemical art, the Baker background invites you to savor the adventures that await. Will the...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Blacksmith

Custom Village Background: Blacksmith


With the Blacksmith background, you will walk the fiery path of the master craftsman, shaping metal with the precision of an artisan and the strength of a warrior. Whether you're a humble village smith or a renowned armorer. In the Blacksmith background, you'll find a world where the clang of a hammer on an anvil is a song, and the heat of your forge is what warms your heart. Will you create works...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Carpenter

Custom Village Background: Carpenter


The Carpenter background invites you to immerse yourself in the tactile realm of woodworking, where every board, beam, and structure is a testament to your skill and craftsmanship. Whether you're a builder of sturdy homes, an artisan of practical constructions, or a visionary crafting innovative structures, your journey unfolds amidst the resilience and beauty of wood. Explore the Carpenter background...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Cartwright

Custom Village Background: Cartwright


Step into the world of cart crafting and maintenance with the Cartwright background. This background immerses you in the art of constructing and repairing carts, wagons, and other forms of transportation, making you a crucial figure in the world of trade and travel. Whether you're a master of practical design or a steadfast protector of roads, your character's journey is anchored in the tangible world...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Cobbler

Custom Village Background: Cobbler


Step into the world of craftsmanship and community with the Cobbler background. This unique background immerses you in the artisanal craft of shoemaking, where every stitch tells a story. As a cobbler, you're not just shaping leather and soles; you're also shaping the lives and journeys of those you meet. From humble villagers to traveling adventurers, your skills keep everyone moving on their path....   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Cooper

Custom Village Background: Cooper


Dive deep into the world of barrels, casks, and vats with the Cooper background. This background envelopes you in the meticulous art of crafting and preserving containers vital for the storage of liquids, grains, and other precious commodities. In a society reliant on trade, preservation, and fermentation, your character stands as a guardian of goods, ensuring their safekeeping and longevity. Discover...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Farmer

Custom Village Background: Farmer


Step into the well-worn boots of a diligent farmer and walk into a life of labor and abundance. Tend to your fields, nurture your crops, and learn the ancient art of agriculture. Embrace the deep bond between the land and its stewards. The fields are where you are from in this journey and with the Farmer background, you'll sow the seeds of your own destiny, and hopefully reap the rewards. Will you...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Fisherman

Custom Village Background: Fisherman


Cast into a world of maritime mastery with the Fisherman background.  immerse yourself in the life of those who find solace and adventure on the open water. Whether you're hauling in nets brimming with aquatic creatures or navigating the vast sea, your character's connection to the maritime realm runs deep. The Fisherman background invites you to chart your course, face the unpredictable nature of...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Herbalist

Custom Village Background: Herbalist


Step into the world of the Herbalist background, where the wisdom of the wild and the healing touch of nature are your greatest friends. Crafted for those who have dedicated their lives to understanding the properties of herbs and medicinal plants, this background invites you to explore the lush and untamed beauty of the natural world. Whether you're a wise healer, a vigilant protector, or a curious...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Miller

Custom Village Background: Miller


Delve into the Artistry of Grains and Flour in the Miller Background! The Miller background invites you to embrace the rhythmic motions of milling, the secrets of grain selection, and the significance of a well-made bag of flour. Whether you're an artisan of the mill, a guardian of sustainable practices, or a seeker of flour's enigmatic mysteries, your path unfolds amid the harvest. Looking...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Potter

Custom Village Background: Potter


Unearth the World of Clay and Creativity in the Potter Background! Embark on a journey where your hands become the architects of artistry and your creations are born from the malleable embrace of clay. The Potter background invites you to explore the tactile realm of pottery, where every vessel, every sculpture, and every piece is a masterpiece waiting to be crafted. Whether you're a master...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Shepherd

Custom Village Background: Shepherd


With the Shepherd background, you will embrace a life where the soft bleating of sheep was the symphony of your youth and the vast, open meadows fill your memories. As a shepherd, you've spent your days in the company of animals, guiding your flocks to lush pastures, crystal-clear streams, and sheltered resting places. In the Shepherd background, you'll find a deep connection to the earth and the...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Tanner

Custom Village Background: Tanner


Dive into the gritty world of hide and leather crafting with the Tanner background. This background thrusts you into the heart of tanning, where craftsmanship isn't just a skill – it's a way of life. Whether you're meticulously perfecting leatherwork or ensuring the preservation of the hides you work with, your character's journey is anchored in the tangible world of hides, tools, and the trade....   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Town Guard

Custom Village Background: Town Guard


Step into a realm of duty, vigilance, and honor with the Town Guard background. This backdrop plunges you into the heart of a community's defense, where every decision can mean the difference between safety and chaos. As the unsung hero of urban life, your character shoulders the weight of public trust, upholding the law, and protecting the innocent. Delve into the intricacies of patrolling bustling...   [click here for more]
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Custom Village Background: Weaver

Custom Village Background: Weaver


Slip into the world of the Weaver background, where the delicate art of crafting textiles and fabrics is your path to both beauty and utility. woven for those who have mastered the loom and embraced the tactile joys of creation, this background invites you to explore a realm where colors, patterns, and textures are your tools of expression. Will your adventures form a beautiful tapestry around you?...   [click here for more]
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Distiller Background

Distiller Background


Brewers have had the spotlight for long enough! It's time for Distillers to take the stage! Use this new Distiller background to turn your character into an alchemist that people love to have around. Forget turning lead into gold, we're talking about turning beer into whiskey! Wine into brandy! Mead into Spirits! What's Inside: Details to make your character a...   [click here for more]
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Documento de Referência do Sistema - Versão Final

Documento de Referência do Sistema - Versão Final


[ATENÇÃO] Este documento é gratuito. Para baixar o arquivo, basta colocar 0 (zero) como valor de pagamento, antes de continuar. Neste documento se encontra todo o DRS (Documento de Referência de Sistema - 5.0), o conjunto de regras básicas em que baseia o Dungeons and Dragons 5.0. Esta é uma tradução autorizada pela Wizards of the Coast do SRD, sob o nº 180618-000578. Nesta versão 3.0...   [click here for more]
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Dragon Coast Adventurer's Guide

Dragon Coast Adventurer's Guide


Dragon Coast Adventurer's Guide The Dragon Coast Adventurer's Guide is a guide to the Heartlands. It provides details on Cormyr, the Dalelands, the Dragon Coast, Sembia, and Turmish. As with the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide, the accounts given in this guide are told from the perspective of characters living in Faerûn. This guide also details five new character backgrounds: the...   [click here for more]
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