Simpleton (5e Background)
Simpleton[edit]
You are not the sharpest tool in the shed or brightest star in the sky. To put it quite simply, you're stupid. You couldn't pour water out of a boot with instructions on the heel. All of this might be exaggeration or it could be that you really are as dumb as the day is long.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: 2 musical instruments
Equipment: A note from a loved one, common clothes and 5gp
Feature: Simple is best[edit]
Your stupidity usually does you few favors, but for once it comes through. Because of how much of a dullard you are, people often feel bad for you and will attempt to help you where they can. They might do so through a hot meal and a warm bed for the evening, or perhaps just a bit of advice or information for your trouble.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
Your stupidity has shaped your life in one way or another.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I like the simple things in life. |
| 2 | I choose to speak only when necessary, favoring head movements and silence most often. |
| 3 | I don't speak real good, but it don't stop me. |
| 4 | I try to act smart by using fancy words, but I usually don't know what they mean. |
| 5 | My wrItiNg iS bArelY leGIble. |
| 6 | I try to get smarter by reading books when I can. |
| 7 | I like to focus on my physical skill over my brains. |
| 8 | I try to speak and listen to smart people, but usually get nothing from it. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vengeful. I hate people who call me stupid. I'll show them one day. (Evil) |
| 2 | Simple Hero. I may not be very smart, but I can still do some good. (Good) |
| 3 | Accepting. So I'm not smart, my life is more than my smarts. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Defiant. I can't understand the rules, so why follow them. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Obedient. My lack of smarts doesn't mean I don't respect the law. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Intellect. I hope one day to be super smart. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The people who've gotten to know me are my life. I would die for them. |
| 2 | I once had a love who told me I'd amount to nothing. I seek to prove them wrong. |
| 3 | I seek to become smarter on my quest for knowledge. |
| 4 | I'd lay down my life for the people of my town. They may hurt me, but they mean more than anything to me. |
| 5 | I seek to meet people like me who really understand me. |
| 6 | I don't want to let people into my life, for fear they'll laugh at my stupidity. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | People usually take advantage of my stupidity. |
| 2 | Sometimes I'll go with a bad idea, even if I shouldn't. |
| 3 | I have problems with gambling and often owe people a lot of money. |
| 4 | I skip to the action and often forget to ask questions. |
| 5 | I lose my temper when people call me stupid. |
| 6 | I try to solve my problems by drinking and usually create more problems. |
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