

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. Charlatans are an ideal background for those who favor an infiltrative, stealthy playstyle. Players who choose this background gain skills in Deception and Slight of Hand and receive fine clothes, a disguise kit and a forgery kit. D&D's Charlatans are highly charismatic, charming people into giving them business while overlooking their more seedy qualities. Rogues and Bards greatly benefit from the Charlatan background. Beyond that, this background is extremely similar to the Knight, hailing from a noble family and equipped with History and Persuasion proficiencies, as well as fine clothes, a signet ring and a pedigree scroll.

Characters with the Knight background also have the option to have retainers - three NPCs who help the player outside of combat.ĭespite that potential for conflict between religion and nobility, Noble is the recommended background for Paladins in the D&D Player's Handbook, likely because it gives them the Position of Privilege feature, which causes NPCs to automatically think well of the character. Knights are are proficient in D&D's History and Persuasion skills and come equipped with fine clothes, a signet ring and a pedigree scroll. This is a great background for warrior classes such as Barbarians and Fighters, though it could be tricky for Paladins, Clerics and Monks, as the religious alliances of those classes could conflict with the nobility of Knights. Knights, similar to their real-world counterparts, come from well-established families of authority.
