The People of Greybrook | Optional Backgrounds

Greybrook Backgrounds

Here are some exclusive backgrounds to choose from for creating you character for Greybrook. These backgrounds could help you have better social interactions in the setting, but you don’t have to use them. The backgrounds provided in the Player’s Handbook and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything are still available. Also if you have convinced me to let you play an “out-of-the-ordinary” race, we can create a custom background that will suit your character better than the ones available. 

The People of Greybrook 

The Townie 

You and your family have lived in Greybrook your entire life. At some point, your ancestors settled here and setup shop using the family trade. Regardless of your family’s trade, the close proximity to the farms have given you a knack with handling animals and dealing with other merchants your whole life has lets you know if you are getting swindled. 

Skill proficiencies: 

• Animal Handling and Insight.

Tool proficiencies:  

• Choose any 2 Artisan’s Toolsets. 

Starting equipment: 

• Common Clothes, Sales Receipt Book with Family Crest, Ink bottle, Quill, Artisan’s Toolset of 1 of your chosen tool proficiencies, and a pouch of 10 gold pieces.

Feature: 

• Your family being local artisans have taught how to always find the best deals in town. When shopping, you'll know if you can find the items cheaper somewhere else. 

The Weirdo

You came to Greybrook looking for a fresh start, but you do not quite fit in with the locals. Your whole life you have always had your nose in a book of some kind and know some pretty obscure facts. You even studied up on all the weird occurrences in Greybrook Meadows before arriving your first day.  Something about the village you liked and you are here for better or worse. 

Skill proficiencies: 

• Choose 2 from the following list: Arcana, History, Religion, or Nature.

Tool proficiencies: 

• Choose 1 Gaming Set and Choose 1 Artisan’s Toolset.

Starting equipment: 

• Common Clothes, Gaming Set of your choosing, Artisan’s Toolset of your tool proficiency, Book of Lore (Your Choosing), 2 Random Trinkets, and a pouch of 10 gold pieces.

Feature: 

• You have done so much research on Greybrook that you know the exact location of some of the worst tragedies to happen in the town. 

The Merchant

You and your family are one of the wealthiest in Greybrook. Townsfolk know you on sight and will treat you with respect, if not with courtesy. Your family like most others made their fortune by selling other villagers’ goods in Raven Nook. A life of selling goods in the competitive markets of Raven Nook have given you skills to bargain and gather attention.  

Skill proficiencies: 

• Performance and Persuasion.

Tool Proficiencies: 

• Vehicle (Wagon) and 1 Musical Instrument. 

Starting equipment: 

• Fine Clothes, Traveler’s Clothes, Wagon with 2 Horses, Cashier’s Box Key, Sales Receipt Book with Family Crest, and Cashier’s Box (worth 100 gold of varying denominations),

Feature: 

• Your family owns a manor and a stable for their trading wagons.

The Socialite

You are part of the IN crowd and get invited to all the social gatherings in Greybrook and even to some in Raven Nook or the other surrounding villages. Hell, you can get into almost any party or private event even without an invitation. 

Skill proficiencies: 

• Performance and Perception 

Tool Proficiencies: 

• Herbalism Kit and Brewer’s Supplies 

Starting equipment: 

• Common Clothes, Costume Clothes, Robes, Herbalism Kit, Brewer’s Supplies, Flask, Tent (two-person), Soap, and a pouch of 10 gold pieces. 

Feature: 

• If there is a social event, you and up to 2 of your companions are welcome in with open arms without invitation. Doormen at these events will always greet you with a friendly  disposition. The hosts’ of the event will always offer you bedding, if not they will at least give you a place to pitch your tent.