Some backgrounds also allow characters to learn additional languages beyond those given by race. See “Languages.
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Proficiencies
Each background gives a character proficiency in two skills (described in “Using Ability Scores”). In addition, most backgrounds give a …
Equipment
Each background provides a package of starting equipment. If you use the optional rule to spend coin on gear, you …
Suggested Characteristics
A background contains suggested personal characteristics based on your background. You can pick characteristics, roll dice to determine them randomly, …
Customizing a Background
You might want to tweak some of the features of a background so it better fits your character or the …