5e D&D Character Idea - Halfling

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
Associated with rural lives, thievery, hairy feet and stealing rings from dragon hoards. Attractive for playing a small-sized character, added stealth and luck abilities.

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Lerry Bloomberry is a male halfling Rogue

Background - Sailor
Family - You were raised by your older sister. . You had to contend with being marked by the gods

Trait - I once ate seventeen meals in one day for a bet. I'd do it again if I had to
Ideal - Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling
Bond - I'm always looking for new plants and seeds to improve my garden
Flaw - I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them

Trinket - A second place rosette for "best pig of the year"
Possible Pet - Flumph is a playful swan. They won't forgive you for several days if you annoy them and they were given to you by family


Nebin Littlefoot is a halfling Druid

Background - Entertainer
Family - Your aunt was an adventurer in her youth. You and your brother found her fascinated and would often listen to her exotic tales. She was shunned by most halflings including your parents

Trait - I am always willing to cheer up others
Ideal - Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law
Bond - My home town is the most important thing in my life, even far away
Flaw - I dislike hard work of any kind

Trinket - A tiny plough carved from a nutshell
Possibly related pie - Cow and Beer Pie: This pie is stacked with beef soaked in local ale, enclosed by a lid of shortcrust pastry
Possible Pet - Gond is a young butterfly. They know and can cast one cantrip.


Igor is a halfling Rogue

Background - Soldier
Family - you have one older sister and three younger siblings. Your family has a martial background Your last parent is dying and is squabbling over the inheritance

Trait - I keep treats and snacks on me for all occasions
Ideal - Adventure. To keep testing yourself against new challenges is to live fully
Bond - I want to make stories of myself that are told for generations
Flaw - The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed

Trinket - A stone carving of a beloved family pet
Possibly related pie - Custard Pie: This simple pie is a sweet pastry base enclosing a thick custard filling.
Possible Pet - Destiny is a lizard. They are very lazy and try to spend all their time in or near water


Gelb is a halfling Bard

Background - Outlander
Family - Your great-grandmother is the oldest halfling around. Respected for her wisdom, many come seeking secrets of her long life and to copy pages from her thick recipe books.

Trait - I am always willing to cheer up others
Ideal - Tradition. The tales and legends of my people must be remembered and passed on to others
Bond - I want to make stories of myself that are told for generations
Flaw - When things get tough, I'm normally not there any more

Trinket - A set of playing cards depicting suits of halflings, humans, elves and dwarves
Possible Pet - Crystal is a dumb raven. They regard everything as possible food and try to spend all their time in or near water


Shaena is a halfling Paladin

Background - Urchin
Family - You were raised by your parents.

Trait - I love any excuse to throw a party
Ideal - Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not
Bond - I owe my survival to an urchin who taught me to live on the streets
Flaw - I feel hungry if I have less that five meals a day

Trinket - A copper watering can with the name "Selby" on it
Possible Pet - Smudge is a panther. They always welcome strangers and have a limited form of telepathy that can convey emotions within 30 ft