5e D&D Character Idea - Human

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
Humans are the most adaptable of D&D ancestries, seen in a bewildering variety of cultures and outlooks.

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ancestry:

Cotter is a male human Bard

Background - Sailor
Family - A deity of death and one of fortune use your family as pawns an eternal game. A few live fulfilled lives but most find an early grave

Trait - I admire those with style or wealth
Ideal - Respect. All people, whatever their background, deserve respect
Bond - I want to make the world a better place for future generations
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - An empty journal titled "My Great Adventure" given to you when on becoming an adult
Possible Distant Ancestry - nonhuman humanoid
Possible Pet - Dragon is a rare lizard that is always turning up in the strangest of places


Romero Dundragon is a male human Ranger

Background - Sailor
Family - One of your grandparents saved a local city. You and your brothers grew up hearing their deeds and seek to follow them

Trait - My favorite thing is a relaxed drink with friends
Ideal - Respect. All people, whatever their background, deserve respect
Bond - I would die for my beliefs
Flaw - I am inflexible in my beliefs

Trinket - An ornate bronze spoon given to your parents on their wedding day
Possible Distant Ancestry - elf
Possible Pet - Echo is a bright plant that changes color to match your mood


Zasheir is a male human Fighter

Background - Urchin
Family - You have two older sisters and one younger brother. Your mother is a renowned mage and revealed a great secret to you

Trait - I frequently fall in love
Ideal - Freedom. Everyone should be able to walk their own path
Bond - There is a great evil I am destined to destroy
Flaw - I am too often wrapped up in my own world

Trinket - A candle of incense with the symbol of a dead god
Possible Distant Ancestry - nonhuman humanoid
Possible Pet - Fireball is a friendly calf that loves the sun that you rescued from their dying mother


Ivor Marsk is a male human Monk

Background - Criminal
Family - Your father is a skilled witch and your mother is a skilled necromancer. You are the eldest child and loved by everyone

Trait - I can't pay attention to anything for long
Ideal - Aspiration. I work to be the best at what I do
Bond - I will find a way to live forever
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - A rope noose used to hang a famous murderer
Possible Distant Ancestry - slaad
Possible Pet - Pepper is an old mule that has belonged to several adventurers


Agrus Vay is a human Fighter

Background - Urchin
Family - You were adopted by extended family after your parents were slain by raiders. You have many cousins scattered in many lands

Trait - I'm driven by a desire to see everything in the world
Ideal - People. The people around me are all that matter, not ideals
Bond - I care not for material goods. Faith and friendship are all that matter
Flaw - I've never satisfied with what I have

Trinket - A strange potted plant given to your family by a hag
Possible Distant Ancestry - fey
Possible Pet - Destiny is an spiteful crow you got to replace another beloved pet