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Acolyte

Acolyte

Character Background

Description

You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine.

Ability Scores

Intelligence Wisdom Charisma

Increase one by 2 and another by 1, or increase all three by 1.

Origin Feat

Magic Initiate (Cleric)

Proficiencies

Skills
Insight Religion
Tool

Calligrapher's Supplies

Equipment

Option A
  • Calligrapher's Supplies
  • Book (prayers)
  • Holy Symbol
  • Parchment (10 sheets)
  • Robe
  • 8 GP
Option B

50 GP

Take gold instead of the starting equipment package.

Source: SRD 5.1