Dungeon and Dragon has numbers of backgrounds which represent the different facets of the society, if we observe closely. The background like Acolyte represent the theology of the society and unlike the Acolyte the Criminal background also represent one of the less thanked individual of society because of its such tendencies that do not abide by the laws prevailing in the society.
In the 5e Background of a Criminal, you are perceived as an experienced Criminal having a history of the breaking the law.
As a Criminal you came across the others like you and you have spent an ample amount of time with them that you have good acquaintance with the other Criminal of the underworld.
Due to the time that you have spent in the underworld you have been far much closer to Murder, theft and violence and you are not hesitating to carry out such practices.
SKILL PROFICIENCIES:
As a criminal your skill proficiencies are DECEPTION and STEALTH
TOOL PROFCICIENCIES:
Your tool proficiencies are one type of gaming set and thieves’ tools
EQUIPMENT:
A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a belt of pouch containing 15gp
Criminal Specialty:
Because you are a Criminal and due to your strong background in the world of Criminals there are chances that either you are working under an organization or a Guild or you might be acting on your own. Whether you are working within an Organization or playing your role individually you need to choose a CRMINAL SPECIALTY which can be done by rolling d8 and select the type of Specialty.
Suggested Characteristics:
To complete your Criminal character you need to roll the d8 once and d6 thrice to select your Personality traits, Ideal, bond and flaw.
Variant Criminal: Spy
One of the interesting aspects of the Criminal background is its Variant which is spy, Spy is not much different from the Criminal but they have chosen to do the espionage thing. Either they are spying for the Crown or someone who is Ruling or they do the spying stuff for by placing bids and whosoever bid the highest, you work for him.
CONCLUSION: Criminal is one of the interesting backgrounds in the dungeon and Dragon as the life of a criminal is full of adventure. They may be not considered as the part of society or they might not get respect due to their work but Criminal’s life will hardly miss any chance adventure. Moreover, the Criminal Specialty and Criminal contact are the two most important elements that make this background interesting and worthy of role play.
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