Simpleton (5e Background)
Simpleton
You are not the sharpest tool in the shed or brightest star in the sky. To put it quite simply, you're stupid. You couldn't pour water out of a boot with instructions on the heel. All of this might be exaggeration or it could be that you really are as dumb as the day is long.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: None
Equipment: A note from a loved one, common clothes and 5gp
Feature: Simple is best
Your stupidity usually does you few favors, but for once it comes through. Because of how much of a dullard you are, people often feel bad for you and will attempt to help you where they can. They might do so through a hot meal and a warm bed for the evening, or perhaps just a bit of advice or information for your trouble.
Suggested Characteristics
Your stupidity has shaped your life in one way or another.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I like the simple things in life. |
| 2 | I choose to speak only when necessary, favoring head movements and silence most often. |
| 3 | I don't speak real good, but it don't stop me. |
| 4 | I try to act smart by using fancy words, but I usually don't know what they mean. |
| 5 | My wrItiNg iS bArelY leGIble. |
| 6 | I try to get smarter by reading books when I can. |
| 7 | I like to focus on my physical skill over my brains. |
| 8 | I try to speak and listen to smart people, but usually get nothing from it. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vengeful. I hate people who call me stupid. I'll show them one day. (Evil) |
| 2 | Simple Hero. I may not be very smart, but I can still do some good. (Good) |
| 3 | Accepting. So I'm not smart, my life is more than my smarts. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Defiant. I can't understand the rules, so why follow them. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Obedient. My lack of smarts doesn't mean I don't respect the law. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Intellect. I hope to one day be super smart. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The people who've gotten to know me are my life. I would die for them. |
| 2 | I once had a love who told me I'd amount to nothing. I seek to prove them wrong. |
| 3 | I seek to become smarter on my quest for knowledge. |
| 4 | I'd lay down my life for the people of my town. They may hurt me, but they mean more than anything to me. |
| 5 | I seek to meet people like me who really understand me. |
| 6 | I don't want to let people into my life, for fear they'll laugh at my stupidity. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | People usually take advantage of my stupidity. |
| 2 | Sometimes I'll go with a bad idea, even if I shouldn't. |
| 3 | I have problems with gambling and often owe people a lot of money. |
| 4 | I skip to the action and often forget to ask questions. |
| 5 | I lose my temper when people call me stupid. |
| 6 | I try to solve my problems by drinking and usually create more problems. |
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