The Worssssssst

Source: Shunni Homebrew & DnDBeyond

You are just a terrible person, or terrible things just always happen to you. Maybe you are trying to make it better, maybe you lean into it. You have had a string of bad luck your entire life, it's like a shadow that follows you around. You are able to see the signs of someone who will turn on you. But you have problems with people trusting your word. You have also had bad luck when you try to diffuse conflict or try to prove that you aren't a threat. You are simply… the Worsssssssst.


NOTE: Some backgrounds have options to choose from. Please read carefully. You may not get every proficiency listed below, as some may be a choice between one or the other.

  • Stat Options (choose either +2 in one stat and +1 in another, OR +1 in all three): Charisma, Dexterity, Strength
  • Skill Proficiencies (your choice of TWO): Athletics, Deception, or Perception
  • Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools and one Gaming Set of choice.
  • Languages: One Standard and one Exotic language of choice.

  • Background Keepsake: Nothing, nothing worthwhile will stay long with you.
  • Background Gold: 10gp.

Origin Feat

Origin Conman

You gain a bonus to your Deception, Stealth, and Sleight of Hand checks equal to half of your Proficiency Bonus.


Suggested Characteristics

You have always had bad luck, always coming at the worst time, it may have been a curse put on you or maybe it's from your heritage, all that you know is where you go bad luck is soon to follow. Whatever you do you are generally bad at. That's ok… you tell yourself.


Personality

Please select TWO from the list below.

d6 Personality Trait
1 I have been on my own so long that social conduct is lost on me.
2 I am easily duped- someone might tell me something and I am likely to take it as fact.
3 I don't talk about myself much and I like it that way.
4 I am pretty quiet, and more likely to respond with gestures or grunts.
5 I always say what's on my mind.
6 I am liable to lie about almost all of my past

Ideal

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Ideal Trait
1 Silence. if I see something happen I leave it alone- it's not my duty to get involved.
2 Attack. I will not let someone try and get away with hurting me or my companions.
3 Trust. I trust in the law to do what is right for the people- even if it may not work out for some.
4 Let it Lay. I am not one for getting involved in the life of others because it's not my business.
5 Distrust. I don't trust anyone- it is too easy to get hurt.
6 Helpful. I try to be helpful to those in need.

Bond

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Bond Trait
1 I will always be thankful to the people who saved my life.
2 My found family are very close to me and I will never let anything happen to them.
3 I will find the person who took my peace away from me. They deserve to be six feet under.
4 My oath is to those I must keep safe from everyone- including myself.
5 If someone gives me the smallest amount of attention- I worship them more than I should
6 I yearn for one person's love and will prove myself not worthless for them.

Flaw

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Flaw Trait
1 I am cautious of the people around me. It's hard for me to trust people.
2 I am likely to act first before I think when I feel trapped.
3 I'd rather distance myself from people- I don't want anyone else getting roped into my bad luck.
4 I am uncomfortable in large crowds and am prone to aggression or out right anger if I feel too confined.
5 I am always ready to either fight or flee because I don't trust anyone around me.
6 I keep my opinions to myself as it always seems to cause an argument.