Carouser

You grew to adulthood in the beating heart of a large city, such as Baldur's Gate. You spent countless evenings in taverns, playhouses, parlors, and gambling dens, savoring all the city had to offer. You're a natural at interacting with people to learn their secrets, whether over a high-stakes game or at a high-class soiree. You might have been thrown out of establishment or ten, but only by people who don't know how to party.

A background lists three of your character's ability scores. Increase one by 2 and another one by 1, or increase all three by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.

When an ally you can see within 60 feet of yourself expends Heroic Inspiration, you can gain Heroic Inspiration if you lack it. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Each background gives a character proficiency with one tool—either a specific tool or one chosen from the Artisan's Tools category.

Choose A or B:

• (A) Dagger, Gaming Set (same as above), Fine Clothes, Glass Bottle, Mirror, Perfume, Pouch, Tinderbox, 19 GP
• (B) 50 GP