Class Training; I became…

Source: Xanathar’s Guide to Everything p. 66

Barbarian

dice: d6	I became a barbarian because…
1	My devotion to my people lifted me in battle, making me powerful and dangerous.
2	The spirits of my ancestors called on me to carry out a great task.
3	I lost control in battle one day, and it was as if something else was manipulating my body, forcing it to kill every foe I could reach.
4	I went on a spiritual journey to find myself and instead found a spirit animal to guide, protect, and inspire me.
5	I was struck by lightning and lived. Afterward, I found a new strength within me that let me push beyond my limitations.
6	My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer.
^barbarian

Bard

dice: d6	I became a bard because…
1	I awakened my latent bardic abilities through trial and error.
2	I was a gifted performer and attracted the attention of a master bard who schooled me in the old techniques.
3	I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to learn new techniques of performance and magic.
4	I felt a calling to recount the deeds of champions and heroes, to bring them alive in song and story.
5	I joined one of the great colleges to learn old lore, the secrets of magic, and the art of performance.
6	I picked up a musical instrument one day and instantly discovered that I could play it.
^bard

Cleric

dice: d6	I became a cleric because…
1	A supernatural being in service to the gods called me to become a divine agent in the world.
2	I saw the injustice and horror in the world and felt moved to take a stand against them.
3	My god gave me an unmistakable sign. I dropped everything to serve the divine.
4	Although I was always devout, it wasn’t until I completed a pilgrimage that I knew my true calling.
5	I used to serve in my religion’s bureaucracy but found I needed to work in the world, to bring the message of my faith to the darkest corners of the land.
6	I realize that my god works through me, and I do as commanded, even though I don’t know why I was chosen to serve.
^cleric

Druid

dice: d6	I became a druid because…
1	I saw too much devastation in the wild places, too much of nature’s splendor ruined by the despoilers. I joined a circle of druids to fight back against the enemies of nature.
2	I found a place among a group of druids after I fled a catastrophe.
3	I have always had an affinity for animals, so I explored my talent to see how I could best use it.
4	I befriended a druid and was moved by druidic teachings. I decided to follow my friend’s guidance and give something back to the world.
5	While I was growing up, I saw spirits all around me-entities no one else could perceive. I sought out the druids to help me understand the visions and communicate with these beings.
6	I have always felt disgust for creatures of unnatural origin. For this reason, I immersed myself in the study of the druidic mysteries and became a champion of the natural order.
^druid

Fighter

dice: d6	I became a fighter because…
1	I wanted to hone my combat skills, and so I joined a war college.
2	I squired for a knight who taught me how to fight, care for a steed, and conduct myself with honor. I decided to take up that path for myself.
3	Horrible monsters descended on my community, killing someone I loved. I took up arms to destroy those creatures and others of a similar nature.
4	I joined the army and learned how to fight as part of a group.
5	I grew up fighting, and I refined my talents by defending myself against people who crossed me.
6	I could always pick up just about any weapon and know how to use it effectively.
^fighter

Monk

dice: d6	I became a monk because…
1	I was chosen to study at a secluded monastery. There, I was taught the fundamental techniques required to eventually master a tradition.
2	I sought instruction to gain a deeper understanding of existence and my place in the world.
3	I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how to defend myself against the forces of darkness.
4	I was overwhelmed with grief after losing someone close to me, and I sought the advice of philosophers to help me cope with my loss.
5	I could feel that a special sort of power lay within me, so I sought out those who could help me call it forth and master it.
6	I was wild and undisciplined as a youngster, but then I realized the error of my ways. I applied to a monastery and became a monk as a way to live a life of discipline.
^monk

Paladin

dice: d6	I became a paladin because…
1	A fantastical being appeared before me and called on me to undertake a holy quest.
2	One of my ancestors left a holy quest unfulfilled, so I intend to finish that work.
3	The world is a dark and terrible place. I decided to serve as a beacon of light shining out against the gathering shadows.
4	I served as a paladin’s squire, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath.
5	Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world.
6	Becoming a paladin was a natural consequence of my unwavering faith. In taking my vows, I became the holy sword of my religion.
^paladin

Ranger

dice: d6	I became a ranger because…
1	I found purpose while I honed my hunting skills by bringing down dangerous animals at the edge of civilization.
2	I always had a way with animals, able to calm them with a soothing word and a touch.
3	I suffer from terrible wanderlust, so being a ranger gave me a reason not to remain in one place for too long.
4	I have seen what happens when the monsters come out from the dark. I took it upon myself to become the first line of defense against the evils that lie beyond civilization’s borders.
5	I met a grizzled ranger who taught me woodcraft and the secrets of the wild lands.
6	I served in an army, learning the precepts of my profession while blazing trails and scouting enemy encampments.
^ranger

Rogue

dice: d6	I became a rogue because…
1	I’ve always been nimble and quick of wit, so I decided to use those talents to help me make my way in the world.
2	An assassin or a thief wronged me, so I focused my training on mastering the skills of my enemy to better combat foes of that sort.
3	An experienced rogue saw something in me and taught me several useful tricks.
4	I decided to turn my natural lucky streak into the basis of a career, though I still realize that improving my skills is essential.
5	I took up with a group of ruffians who showed me how to get what I want through sneakiness rather than direct confrontation.
6	I’m a sucker for a shiny bauble or a sack of coins, as long as I can get my hands on it without risking life and limb.
^rogue

Sorcerer

dice: d6	I became a sorcerer because…
1	When I was born, all the water in the house froze solid, the milk spoiled, or all the iron turned to copper. My family is convinced that this event was a harbinger of stranger things to come for me.
2	I suffered a terrible emotional or physical strain, which brought forth my latent magical power. I have fought to control it ever since.
3	My immediate family never spoke of my ancestors, and when I asked, they would change the subject. It wasn’t until I started displaying strange talents that the full truth of my heritage came out.
4	When a monster threatened one of my friends, I became filled with anxiety. I lashed out instinctively and blasted the wretched thing with a force that came from within me.
5	Sensing something special in me, a stranger taught me how to control my gift.
6	After I escaped from a magical conflagration, I realized that though I was unharmed, I was not unchanged. I began to exhibit unusual abilities that I am just beginning to understand.
^sorcerer

Warlock

dice: d6	I became a warlock because…
1	While wandering around in a forbidden place, I encountered an otherworldly being that offered to enter into a pact with me.
2	I was examining a strange tome I found in an abandoned library when the entity that would become my patron suddenly appeared before me.
3	I stumbled into the clutches of my patron after I accidentally stepped through a magical doorway.
4	When I was faced with a terrible crisis, I prayed to any being who would listen, and the creature that answered became my patron.
5	My future patron visited me in my dreams and offered great power in exchange for my service.
6	One of my ancestors had a pact with my patron, so that entity was determined to bind me to the same agreement.
^warlock

Wizard

dice: d6	I became a wizard because…
1	An old wizard chose me from among several candidates to serve an apprenticeship.
2	When I became lost in a forest, a hedge wizard found me, took me in, and taught me the rudiments of magic.
3	I grew up listening to tales of great wizards and knew I wanted to follow their path. I strove to be accepted at an academy of magic and succeeded.
4	One of my relatives was an accomplished wizard who decided I was smart enough to learn the craft.
5	While exploring an old tomb, library, or temple, I found a spellbook. I was immediately driven to learn all I could about becoming a wizard.
6	I was a prodigy who demonstrated mastery of the arcane arts at an early age. When I became old enough to set out on my own, I did so to learn more magic and expand my power.
^wizard