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# DCC Inspired Backgrounds
##### 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
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##### 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
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##### 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
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##### 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
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##### 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.*