If you need another, you might consider Abyssal, Druidic, Elven or Infernal.īarovia functions like a realm unto itself in this setting, adventurers get drawn here from many different worlds. For example, maybe Edwyn needs to brew a special antidote regularly to counteract a poison/disease he contracted whilst opposing the forces of evil? What happens if he doesn't take it?Ĭommon is the predominant language in Barovia. Regarding the poison kit, happy to waive the GP cost of you factor in some kind of hindrance. If you prefer to keep the criminal background, that's fine. Commoners may fear you, but will also help if you if they can. Skill Proficiencies: pick one from Arcana, Investigation, Religion or Survival.Įquipment: Monster Hunters Pack, one gothic trinket.įeature: Heart of Darkness: Those who meet you can see in your eyes that you are no stranger to darkness. There is a new background called Haunted One in the CoS book that might be suitable for Edwyn + 1 inspiration die for posting concept & portrait to thread. Is there a pantheon specific to Ravenloft?Ĭool character. Any suggestions for a useful language to take? But can't actually afford the 50gp to purchase such a kit at the moment. The background rules say that if tools are duplicated I can replace them with any other. There's no splat here.Ĭriminal grants me thieves' tools. It's a variant in name only, I took only the extras granted by the criminal background in the 5e player handbook. His background is criminal - for his speciality I created a witch-hunter (it seemed suitably gothic-horror). For his expertise I chose double proficiency in Investigation and thieves' tools - so basically to search for traps and clues, and to disarm traps and open locks - the essential rogue skills.