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ability

Investigator

A persistent seeker of truth with investigative contacts.

Background benefits

BenefitDescription
Skill ProficienciesChoose two from among Insight, Investigation, or Perception
Tool ProficienciesDisguise kit, thieves' tools

Starting equipment

A magnifying glass, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table later in this chapter), a set of common clothes, and 10 gp

Official Inquiry

You're experienced at gaining access to people and places to get the information you need. Through a combination of fast-talking, determination, and official-looking documentation, you can gain access to a place or an individual related to a crime you're investigating. Those who aren't involved in your investigation avoid impeding you or pass along your requests. Additionally, local law enforcement has firm opinions about you, viewing you as either a nuisance or one of their own.

Source & compatibility

Source: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft · page 35 · Legacy 5e.

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft; locally supplied reference, original publisher rights retained.

Campaign adaptation: Legacy background reference: choose 2024 background ability increases and an appropriate Origin feat with the DM before applying it. Do not add this legacy background on top of a second background.

Compatibility: Original option; manual use pending compatibility review.