Backgrounds

Local Official

Tax collector, minor magistrate, city clerk -- your role involved bureaucratic oversight and local governance. You learned how to navigate red tape, manage disputes, and wield a bit of authority (or endure the public's ire).

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

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and History

Tool Proficiency: Forgery Kit

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: Paper Trail

You are adept at finding bureaucratic loopholes. Once per long rest, you can force advantage (for yourself or an ally) on a Charisma (Persuasion) check when negotiating legal or official matters.

Homebrew, 2025.