> [!columns|3 no-t] > >[!abstract|no-i title-center] **[[Player Hub]]** > > > [!example|no-i title-center] **[[Elmanon]]** > > > [!question|no-i title-center] **[[Player Hub]]** > [!warning|no-i title-center] **[[Adventurer's Guild]]** --- Your character's background is a collection of characteristics that represent the place and occupation that were most formative before your character embarked on a life of adventure. Each background includes a brief narrative of what your character's past might have been like. Alter the details of this narrative however you like. ### Parts of a Background **[[Abilities|Ability Scores]].** A background lists three of your character's [[Abilities|Ability Scores]]. Increase one by 2 and another one by 1, or increase all three by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20. **[[Feat]].** A background gives your character a specified Origin [[Feat]]. **[[Skill Proficiency|Skill Proficiencies]].** A background gives your character [[Proficiency]] in two specified [[Skills]]. **[[Tool Proficiency]].** Each background gives a character [[Proficiency]] with one tool-either a specific [[Tools|Tool]] or one chosen from the [[Artisan's Tools]] category. **[[Equipment]].** Each background offers a choice between a package of [[Equipment]] and 50 [[Coins|GP]]. ## Backgrounds - [[Acolyte]] - [[Artisan]] - [[Charlatan]] - [[Criminal]] - [[Entertainer]] - [[Farmer]] - [[Rules and Mechanics/Players/Backgrounds/Guard|Guard]] - [[Guide]] - [[Hermit]] - [[Merchant]] - [[Noble]] - [[Sage]] - [[Sailor]] - [[Rules and Mechanics/Players/Backgrounds/Scribe|Scribe]] - [[Soldier]] - [[Wayfarer]] **Source.** > [!quote] Player's Handbook 2024 p. 177