5e D&D Character Idea

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Finellen Grimcarver is a dwarf bard

Background - sailor
Family - You were raised by your grandfather.

Trait - I hide my feelings behind a wall of jokes and funny stories
Ideal - Responsibility. It is the duty of all people to make the world around them a good place
Bond - Nothing is more important than the other members of my family
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - a weathered jaw made from pewter
Possible Pet - Bandit is a giant owl. They have a muzzle or other item covering their mouth or head and are injured


Sannl Rockgate is a male tiefling fighter

Background - outlander
Family - Your parents died when you were young but an aunt raised you. You have known severeal homes and received a mixed education. Your mother had an unfinished quest

Trait - I live day to day. What has happened and what might happen don't matter
Ideal - Greed. Wealth and a better life are the reasons for the adventuring life
Bond - I have left my family driven by visions of a greater destiny
Flaw - I can't resist a challenge

Trinket - a crude pipe made from obsidian and carapace with the symbol of a dragonborn priest
Possible Pet - Flumph is a giant weasel. They always welcome strangers


"Red" Black Dog is a gnome sorcerer

Background - soldier
Family - Your ancestor, Nagy Whiteflower founded a cult. You will try to avenge their death

Trait - I am always talking about death
Ideal - Greed. Wealth and a better life are the reasons for the adventuring life
Bond - I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival
Flaw - I'll risk anything for wealth and status

Trinket - a nose ring made from ivory with a motto marked in Common covered in shells
Possible Pet - Shadow is a luminous pony. They are very territorial


Mahalem is a red dragonborn monk

Background - sailor
Family - Your parents died when you were young and extended family have looked after you. No one told you about your parents for years and received a mixed education. One of your treasured possessions belonged to them

Trait - I am always talking about death
Ideal - Respect. All people, whatever their background, deserve respect
Bond - I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back
Flaw - I have difficulty seeing the viewpoint of others

Trinket - A lantern made from bronze with a date etched in Dwarven
Possible Pet - Gnoll is a colourful mongoose. They are covered in thick fur or hair


Fingali Sillonorin is a male half-orc ranger

Background - sailor
Family - Your father is a skilled mage and your mother is a skilled artificer. You are the youngest child and expected to keep up the family tradition

Trait - I am always there for my friends
Ideal - People. The people around me are all that matter, not ideals
Bond - I want to be famous, whatever it takes
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - A book title "100 Trees of the Eastern Frontier" that glows in colorful hues in starlight
Possible Pet - Druid is a giant frog. They try to chase things and are affectionate and always wants attention