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Choose a Background; Ability Scores and Backgrounds

Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 36. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)

Ability Scores and Backgrounds

Ability	Backgrounds
Strength	Artisan, Entertainer, Farmer, Guard, Noble, Sailor, Soldier
Dexterity	Artisan, Charlatan, Criminal, Entertainer, Guide, Sailor, Scribe, Soldier, Wayfarer
Constitution	Charlatan, Criminal, Farmer, Guide, Hermit, Merchant, Sage, Soldier
Intelligence	Acolyte, Artisan, Criminal, Guard, Merchant, Noble, Sage, Scribe
Wisdom	Acolyte, Farmer, Guard, Guide, Hermit, Sage, Sailor, Scribe, Wayfarer
Charisma	Acolyte, Charlatan, Entertainer, Hermit, Merchant, Noble, Wayfarer
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