Backgrounds

Mercenary

You fought for coin, not for honor or country -- hired by anyone who could afford your blade or bow. Your experience ranges from pitched battles to dirty skirmishes, and you've seen the worst that gold can buy on a battlefield.

Ability Scores: Choose A or B: (A) Strength +2, Dexterity +1; or (B) Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution +1

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Intimidation

Tool Proficiency: Gaming Set (dice or playing cards)

Equipment: You begin with 50 GP that may only be spent on items from the Adventuring Gear and Tools lists. This gold cannot be used to purchase weapons, armor, or mounts and vehicles. Any unspent funds may be kept in a belt pouch for future expenses in the course of an adventure.

Feature: Tactical Footing

Once per short rest, you can move up to half your speed as a bonus action without provoking opportunity attacks.

Homebrew, 2025.