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Athlete

Competitive physical training and a reputation earned through sport.

Background benefits

BenefitDescription
Skill ProficienciesAcrobatics, Athletics
Tool ProficienciesVehicles (land)
LanguagesOne of your choice

Starting equipment

A bronze discus or leather ball, a lucky charm or past trophy, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Echoes Of Victory

You have attracted admiration among spectators, fellow athletes, and trainers in the region that hosted your past athletic victories. When visiting any settlement within 100 miles of where you grew up, there is a 50 percent chance you can find someone there who admires you and is willing to provide information or temporary shelter. Between adventures, you might compete in athletic events sufficient enough to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, as per the "Practicing a Profession" downtime activity in chapter 8 of the Player's Handbook.

Source & compatibility

Source: Mythic Odysseys of Theros · page 31 · Legacy 5e.

Mythic Odysseys of Theros; 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.