Born of the Far Realm (5e Background)
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Farborn[edit]
Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in Arcana and one skill of your choice.
Tool Proficiencies: None
Languages: Deep Speech, one exotic language of your choice.
Equipment: A large black cloak with a big cowl and two weapons of your choice.
Feature: Unknown[edit]
No one has heard of you. You gain an advantage on checks to convince someone of your past.
Alternate Feature: Feared[edit]
People can see your connection to the Far Realm. Why not take advantage of it? You are proficient in Intimidation.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
d6 | Personality Trait |
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1 | Everyone fears me... I wish we could just be friends! |
2 | I remain as cold and distant as everyone expects me to be. |
3 | Humans. The little pests. |
4 | I feel so... closed off. No one treats me like an equal and I hate it. |
5 | I actually find I can fit in pretty well. |
6 | No. No! Just leave me alone. |
d6 | Ideal |
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1 | Conquer. I will conquer this little world and all will bow to me! (Evil) |
2 | Aloof. Whoop-dee-doo. I'm stuck here. I'll just... leave... (Any) |
3 | Help. I am here, so I must have been sent here. With a purpose. To help. (Good) |
4 | Heroism. I must save everyone from the abominable aberrations in that horrible realm! (Lawful) |
5 | Freedom. While I was in the Far Realm, I felt trapped and longed to explore. Now, I can explore this whole realm and beyond! (Chaotic) |
6 | Longing. I want to get back! I liked it there. (Any) |
d6 | Bond |
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1 | I had a family who raised me in the Far Realm. I love them more than anything else. |
2 | I love it here! I am never leaving! Never! |
3 | I have a family here. I must find them. |
4 | I have a sibling in the Far Realm. I must get them out. |
5 | I have a friend who came with me from the Far Realm. I immediately lost them. I must find them. |
6 | I am not attached to anything. I fear if I do, it will just get ripped away from me. |
d4 | Flaw |
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1 | I am dark and distant. |
2 | I am wayyyyyyyyyyy too social. So many people to meet! I can be kind of a pest. |
3 | I don't get attached to anything. No one likes me because of it. |
4 | I just don't fit in. I am horribly awkward. |
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