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Background
   d10,000    Background Weapon & Gear Proficiencies
0001-1600 Beggar Club & Wooden Bowl Insight, Persuasion
1601-2821 Farmer Pitchfork & Sack of Seeds Athletics, Nature
2822-3982 Laborer Club & Trinket (PHB) Athletics, Choose one
3983-4949 Indentured Servant Knife & Trinket (PHB) Choose two
4950-5280 Servant (Tavern, Inn, Etc.) Knife & Serving Tray (as Shield) Perception, Choose one
5281-5512 Private Guard Shortsword & Iron Helm Intimidation, Choose one
5513-5744 Clergy member Club & Wooden Holy Symbol Persuasion, Religion
5745-5937 Urchin Knife & Trinket (PHB) Sleight of Hand, Stealth
5938-6130 Porter Knife & Empty Crate Athletics, Choose one
6131-6295 Apprentice
(Roll again for profession)
Based on profession Based on profession
6296-6423 Domestic Servant Knife & Trinket (PHB) Choose two
6424-6538 City/Town Watch Shortsword & Iron Helm Insight, Investigation
6539-6653 Journeyman
(Roll again for profession)
Based on profession Based on profession
6654-6768 Mercenary Choose Martial Melee Weapon
& Random Trinket (PHB)
Choose two
6769-6883 Sailor Knife & Trinket (PHB) Acrobatics, Athletics
6884-6998 Noble Longsword & Gold Ring worth 10 GP Choose two
6999-7113 Cutpurse Dagger & Small Chest Sleight of Hand, Stealth
7114-7210 Cobbler Knife & Shoehorn Leatherworker's Tools, Choose one
7211-7307 Furniture Maker Light Hammer & Trinket (PHB) Carpenter's Tools, Tinker's Tools
7308-7400 Animal Trainer Whip & Pony Animal Handling, Nature
7401-7493 Acolyte Club & Prayer Beads History, Religion
7494-7586 Burglar Dagger & Grappling Hook Acrobatics, Stealth
7587-7664 Bureaucrat Letter Opener & 10 sheets of Parchment Calligrapher's Supplies, Forger's Kit
7665-7737 Confidence Artist Dagger & Clothes, Fine Deception, Stealth
7738-7810 Furrier Sling & Hunting Trap Nature, Survival
7811-7883 Cultist Kryss & Book of Forbidden Lore Religion, Choose one
7884-7956 Prostitute Knife & Red Cloak Performance, Choose one
7957-8023 Gongfarmer Trowel & Sack of Night Soil CON save, Choose one
8024-8081 Fisherman Club & Net Nature, Survival
8082-8139 Slave Club & Trinket (PHB) Choose two
8140-8197 Fortune-Teller Dagger & Deck of Playing Cards Insight, Playing Cards
8198-8255 Weaver Scissors & Clothes, Fine Leatherworker's Tools, Weaver's Tools
8256-8307 Squire Longsword & Steel Helmet History, Religion
8308-8354 Barber Scissors & Brush Choose two
8355-8401 Grave Robber Shovel & Jewelry worth 10 GP Athletics, Stealth
8402-8448 Carpenter Light Hammer & Bag of Nails Carpenter's Tools, Choose one
8449-8495 Hermit Staff & Carved Holy Symbol Woodcarver's Tools, Choose one
Background (continued)
   d10,000    Background Weapon & Gear Proficiencies
8496-8542 Lightbearer Club & Torch Athletics, Perception
8543-8589 Guide Staff & Map Nature, Survival
8590-8636 Outlaw Shortsword & Leather Armor Intimidation, Light Armor
8637-8683 Potter Light Hammer & Bag of Clay (1 lb.) Potter's Supplies, Choose one
8684-8730 Tavern Keeper Club & Trinket (PHB) Insight, Choose one
8731-8772 Smuggler Sling & Waterproof Sack Perception, Stealth
8773-8811 Jeweler Dagger & Gem worth 10 GP Jeweler's Tools, Choose one
8812-8844 Coachman Light Crossbow & Wide-brimmed Hat Vehicle (Coach), Perception
8845-8877 Mason Light Hammer & Chisel Mason's Tools, Choose one
8878-8910 Baker Rolling Pin & Flour (1 lb.) Cook's Utensils, Choose one
8911-8939 Soapmaker Knife & Soap Cook's Utensils, Choose one
8940-8965 Cook Cleaver & Book of Recipes Cook's Utensils, Choose one
8966-8988 Prospector Spear & Copper Pan Nature, Perception
8989-9011 Ratcatcher Club & Net Animal Handling, Investigation
9012-9034 Vagabond Quarterstaff & Waterskin Survival, Choose one
9035-9057 Torturer Whip & Rope, Hempen (50') Intimidation, Poisoner's Kit
9058-9079 Cooper Crowbar & Small Barrel Carpenter's Tools, Choose one
9080-9101 Counterfeiter Club & 10d12 lead coins painted silver Deception, Painter's Supplies
9102-9122 Cheesemaker Quarterstaff & Stinky Cheese Cook's Utensils, Choose one
9123-9143 Executioner Battleaxe & Leather Hood Intimidation, Choose one
9144-9164 Gambler Knife & Dice Dice, Playing Cards
9165-9183 Miner Pick & Ten Candles Athletics, Perception
9184-9202 Midwife/husband Knife & Wool Blanket Medicine, Choose one
9203-9221 Haberdasher Scissors & Clothes, Fine Leatherworker's Tools, Weaver's Tools
9222-9240 Merchant Dagger & 1d8 GP, 2d12 SP, & 4d12 CP Extra Language, Persuasion
9241-9257 Scabbard Maker Club & Empty Scabbard Leatherworker's Tools, Tinker's Tools
9258-9274 Silversmith Light Hammer & Silver Jewelry worth 20 GP Jeweler's Tools, Smith's Tools
9275-9290 Tinker Light Hammer & Iron Pan Tinker's Tools, Choose one
9291-9305 Butcher Cleaver & Dried Beef Choose two
9306-9320 Apothecary Club & Sack of Ingredients Medicine, Poisoner's Kit
9321-9335 Fishmonger Machete & Dozen Salted Fish Persuasion, Choose one
9336-9350 Healer Club & Healer's Kit Medicine, Choose one
9351-9364 Ostler Quarterstaff & Bridle Animal Handling, Choose one
9365-9377 Blacksmith Light Hammer & Steel Tongs Smith's Tools, Choose one
9378-9390 Goldsmith Light Hammer & Gold Jewelry worth 20 GP Jeweler's Tools, Smith's Tools
9391-9403 Toymaker Light Hammer & Trinket (PHB) Tinker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools
9404-9416 Hunter Short Bow & Arrows (d12) Perception, Stealth
9417-9428 Artisan Light Hammer & Trinket (PHB) Mason's Tools, Painter's Supplies
9429-9440 Brewer Club & Small Barrel of Beer Brewer's Supplies, Choose one
Background (continued)
   d10,000    Background Weapon & Gear Proficiencies
9441-9452 Courtier Dagger & Mask Deception, Insight
9453-9464 Herbalist Staff & Sack of Herbs Herbalist's Kit, Poisoner's Kit
9465-9476 Leatherworker Knife & Leather Armor Leatherworker's Tools, Light Armor
9477-9488 Soldier Spear & Shield Athletics, Choose one
9489-9500 Rake Longsword & Kerchief Insight, Deception
9501-9512 Salter Tenderizer & Salted Pork Cook's Utensils, Choose one
9513-9523 Rope Maker Knife & Rope, Hempen (100') Sleight of Hand, Choose one
9524-9534 Tanner Knife & Hide Armor Leatherworker's Tools, Medium Armor
9535-9544 Musician Club & Horn Muscial Instrument - Horn, Performance
9545-9554 Armorer Light Hammer & Iron Helmet Leatherworker's Tools, Smith's Tools
9555-9564 Fuller Knife & Bag of Cotton Weaver's Tools, Choose one
9565-9574 Glazier Dagger & Enamel Paints Glassblower's Tools, Painter's Supplies
9575-9584 Jester Dagger, & Clothes, Costume Acrobatics, Performance
9585-9594 Painter Quarterstaff & Set of Painting Brushes Painter's Supplies, Choose one
9595-9604 Thug Club & Necklace made of Teeth Athletics, Intimidation
9605-9613 Woodcarver Knife & Walking Stick Woodcarver's Tools, Choose one
9614-9622 Beekeeper Quarterstaff & Jar of Honey Animal Handling, Nature
9623-9631 Innkeeper Club & Bedroll Choose two
9632-9640 Doctor Scalpel & Healing Kit Herbalism Kit, Medicine
9641-9648 Mendicant Quarterstaff & Holy Water (vial) Religion, Choose one
9649-9656 Chimneysweep Broom & Sack full of Soot Acrobatics, Choose one
9657-9664 Brothel Keeper Dagger & Fancy Hat Intimidation, Choose one
9665-9672 Taxidermist Knife & Small Stuffed Squirrel Medicine, Nature
9673-9680 Glassblower Dagger & Steel Tongs Glassblower's Tools, Smith's Tools
9681-9688 Grave Digger Shovel & Trinket (PHB) Athletics, Choose one
9689-9696 Instrument Crafter Quarterstaff & Horn Tinker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools
9697-9704 Locksmith Dagger & Fine Tools Thieves' Tools, Tinker's Tools
9705-9712 Miller Club & Sack of Flour (1 lb.) Choose two
9713-9720 Rug Maker Knife & Trinket (PHB) Weaver's Tools, Choose one
9721-9728 Sculptor Light Hammer & Chisel Mason's Tools, Choose one
9729-9736 Minstrel Dagger & Lute Musical Instrument - Lute, Performance
9737-9743 Acrobat Dagger & Trinket (PHB) Acrobatics, Athletics
9744-9750 Juggler Bowling Pin & 3 balls Performance, Sleight of Hand
9751-9757 Singer Quarterstaff & Trinket (PHB) Performance, Choose one
9758-9764 Mummer Club & Disguise Kit Disguise Kit, Performance
9765-9771 Teacher Pointing Stick & Trinket (PHB) Performance, Choose one
9772-9778 Bleacher Knife & White Linen Sheet Poisoner's Kit, Choose one
9779-9785 Shipmaker Light Hammer & Trinket (PHB) Carpenter's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools
9786-9791 Bookbinder Knife & Blank Book Choose two
Background (continued)
   d10,000    Background Weapon & Gear Proficiencies
9792-9797 Moneychanger Club & Merchant's Scales Insight, Investigation
9798-9803 Bowyer/Fletcher Short Bow & Arrows (d12) Woodcarver's Tools, Choose one
9804-9809 Moneylender Dagger & Ledger Intimidation, Choose one
9810-9815 Glove Maker Scissors & 4 pairs of Gloves Leatherworker's Tools, Choose one
9816-9821 Vintner Knife & 2 bottles of Wine Brewer's Supplies, Choose one
9822-9827 Bookseller Quarterstaff & Encyclopedia Persuasion, Choose one
9828-9833 Gardener Trowel & Sack of Fertilizer Nature, Choose one
9834-9839 Chest Maker Light Hammer& Small Chest Carpenter's Tools, Tinker's Tools
9840-9845 Lorekeeper Wooden Bookmark & Book of Lore History, Investigation
9846-9851 Sage Knife & Notebook Arcana, Investigation
9852-9857 Skinner Knife & Animal Hide Survival, Choose one
9858-9863 Wetnurse Club & Trinket (PHB) Choose two
9864-9869 Astronomer Quarterstaff & Spyglass Arcana, Investigation
9870-9875 Weaponsmith Choice of Martial Melee Weapon & Random Trinket (PHB) Leatherworker's Tools, Smith's Tools
9876-9880 Advocate Club & Book of Laws Insight, Investigation
9881-9885 Distiller Club & Bottle of Spirits Brewer's Supplies, Choose one
9886-9890 Historian Club & Book of History History, Choose one
9891-9895 Illuminators Club & Lantern Perception, Choose one
9896-9900 Judge Light Hammer & Fluffy White Wig Insight, Investigation
9901-9905 Librarian Quarterstaff & Catalog of Books Choose two
9906-9910 Perfumer Dagger & Jar of Ambergris Poisoner's Kit, Choose one
9911-9915 Envoy Quarterstaff & Scroll Case Extra Language, Persuasion
9916-9919 Dentist Dagger & Gold Tooth Jeweler's Kit, Medicine
9920-9923 Engineer Quarterstaff & Book of Equations Choose two
9924-9927 Falconer Dagger & Falcon Animal Handling, Choose one
9928-9931 Kennel Master Spear & Dog Animal Handling, Choose one
9932-9935 Gladiator Spear & Net Athletics, Performance
9936-9939 Undertaker Knife & Tall Black Hat Intmidation, Choose one
9940-9943 Scribe Knife & 10 sheets of Parchment Calligrapher's Tools, Religion
9944-9946 Professor Club & Book Choose two
9947-9949 Investigator Dagger & Magnifying Glass Insight, Investigation
9950-9952 Architect T-square & Trinket (PHB) History, Choose one
9953-9955 Astrologer Dagger & Spyglass Arcana, Insight
9956-9958 Clock Maker Dagger & Bag of Small Gears Tinker's Tools, Choose one
9959-9961 Knight Longsword & Iron Helmet History, Religion
9962-9964 Pathfinder Machete & Waterskin Perception, Survival
9965-9967 Tax Collector Longsword & Coin Purse with 10d12 cp Intimidation, Choose one
9968-9970 Pirate Dagger & Treasure Map Navigator's Tools, Choose one
9971-9973 Bounty Hunter Shortsword & Wanted! Poster Intimidation, Choose one
Background (continued)
   d10,000    Background Weapon & Gear Proficiencies
9974-9976 Orphan Club & Trinket (PHB) Choose two
9977-9979 Alchemist Quarterstaff & Oil (Flask) Alchemist's Supplies, Poisoner's Kit
9980-9982 Banker Club & Book of Accounts Forger's Kit, Choose one
9983-9985 Diplomat Dagger & Trinket (PHB) Extra Language, Choose one
9986-9988 Slaver Club & Net Extra Language, Intimidation
9989-9991 Town Crier Quaterstaff & Horn Musical Instrument - Horn, Performance
9992-9993 Bellmaker Light Hammer & Small Bell Jeweler's Tools, Smith's Tools
9994-9995 Cartographer Quarterstaff & Map Calligrapher's Supplies, Cartographer's Tools
9996-9997 Dye Maker Quarterstaff & Bottle of Dye Poisoner's Kit, Choose one
9998-9999 Inventor Dagger & Trinket (PHB) Tinker's Tools, Choose one
0000 Baron Longsword & Retainer Choose two

Inspired by Dungeon Crawl Classics and A Magical Medieval Society: Western Europe.

 

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