
The Guild Artisan background is ideal for characters who like to craft and have a specialty within the merchant world. Related: Dungeons & Dragons' Gold Silver, & Copper: Actual Values Explained Due to their wisdom, Acolytes could also make a good background for Druids or Wizards. An ideal background for Paladin and Cleric classes, players who select Acolyte gain proficiencies in Insight and Religion, learn two languages and get a holy symbol. Characters with the Folk Hero background have Animal Handling and Survival proficiencies, and their inventories hold a set of artisan tools, a shovel, an iron pot and a set of common clothes.Īcolytes are characters devoted to serving one of Dungeons & Dragons' gods. The Player's Handbook's description of the Folk Hero is a perfect match for D&D's Ranger class, but this background is versatile and could work for Barbarians, Paladins, Sorcerers, Wizards, Druids and Warlocks. Related: Critical Role's Exandria Unlimited Episode 1 Recapįolk Heroes are characters worthy of becoming legend, their stories passed down for generations to come.

Due to their sneaky nature, Criminals would likely not be a good fit for the Barbarian or Paladin classes. Characters with this background follow their own moral compass, choosing to flout authority rather than follow the laws of society. They gain proficiencies in Deception and Stealth and can add a gaming set, thieves tools and common clothing to their inventories. The Criminal background is best suited for Rogues, though it can work for Fighters as well.
