Heir 5e background

The Heir is the background for a character that is in the line for a hereditary title but is avoiding that responsibility because an adventure with friends sounds much better than another boring history lesson.

Skill proficiencies: History and select one from Arcana, Persuasion or Religion.
Languages: any two of your choice.
Tools / Weapon proficiencies: choose either a musical instrument or a weapon of your choice.
Equipment: fine traveller’s clothes, signet ring, scholars pack, musical instrument or weapon chosen above and a pouch containing 10gp.

Feature: family fame. In your family’s area of influence, you are well known and will be accorded the privileges that your parents might expect. This may include heavily discounted or even free food and accommodation at high class establishments. You can also use this feature to gain advantage on persuasion checks. However, this will also mean that your family or guardian and others will learn of your whereabouts within the hour. There is also a small chance that frequent use of this privilege may lead knowledge of your location going to those that might take opportunity to ransom you back to your family.

Suggested characteristics: use the tables for either Noble or Folk Hero.