Tue 23 May 2023, 21:19
The backgrounds for Lindon Elves does not really seem to fit with a High Elf of Rivendell. The old Rivendell book had some backgrounds, here is my attempt at converting them to 5e (Skills and Tool). I left the distinctive features as a choice instead of narrowing it down to 2.
Counsellor of Elrond
Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Insight
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher’s supplies
Distinctive Features: Cautious, Fair-spoken, Just, Patient, Proud, Quick of Hearing, Secretive, True-hearted (choose two Traits from those listed)
Elf-lord
Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Old Lore
Tool Proficiency: A musical instrument of your choice
Distinctive Features: Fair, Fierce, Honorable, Lordly, Proud, Stern, Vengeful, Wrathful (choose two Traits from those listed)
Heir of Gondolin.
Skill Proficiencies: Old Lore, Investigation
Tool Proficiency: artisan’s tools of your choice: carpenter’s tools, cobbler’s tools, glassblower’s tools, jeweler’s tools, leather worker’s tools, mason’s tools, painter’s supplies, potter’s tools, smith’s tools, weaver’s tools or woodcarver’s tools.
Distinctive Features: Cautious, Elusive, Grim, Keen-eyed, Nimble, Patient, Proud, Secretive (choose two Traits from those listed)
Vengeful Kin
Skill Proficiencies: Hunting, Stealth
Tool Proficiency: Cartographer’s tools
Distinctive Features: Fierce, Grim, Lordly, Proud, Stern, Suspicious, Swift, Vengeful (choose two Traits from those listed)
Wayward Wanderer
Skill Proficiencies: Travel, Performance
Tool Proficiency: A musical instrument of your choice
Distinctive Features: Elusive, Fair, Honorable, Merry, Nimble, Proud, Swift, True-hearted (choose two Traits from those listed)
Guardian of Imladris
Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Insight
Tool Proficiency: A musical instrument of your choice
Distinctive Features: Fair-spoken, Just, Keen-eyed, Merry, Proud, Quick of Hearing, Suspicious, Wrathful (choose two Traits from those listed)
Any input or thoughts is appreciated.