

Though they slaughtered your kin, you survived, but they think you’re dead. You and your family were members of the Cult of the Dragon, until your rivals in the cult arranged to wipe you out. Now, with nothing but what you carry on your back and a horrid scar of the near fatal wounds you sustained in the attack, you seek revenge.ĩ. They killed your family and destroyed your home. The dragons destroyed everything you hold dear. He urged you to begin your search in a town called Greenest.Ĩ. Wracked by guilt, he begged you to investigate the cult and undo the evil he may have helped foster. They paid him to smuggle goods across the Sword Coast. On his deathbed, your father confessed that he had become involved with a group called the Cult of the Dragon. You’re hoping to lie low in a sleepy little town called Greenest until this blows over.ħ. You barely escaped with your life, but as you fled, the ruffians told you that the Cult of the Dragon never forgets and always avenges. Being the grandchild of a renowned dragon slayer is usually a good way to impress people, but just last week a gang of ruffians attack you.

Your investigations into the cult have led you to the town of Greenest. You have heard rumors that your close childhood friend, a half-elf named Talis, has been kidnapped by a strange group of dragon cultists. He has asked you to travel to Greenest in search of rumors of increasing dragon activity.ĥ. Ontharr Frume, a crusading warrior and champion of good, is your friend and mentor. Perhaps the answer to the riddle of your dreams awaits you there.Ĥ. You feel a strange compulsion to travel to Greenest. Each time, the dream ends with ten evil eyes glaring at you from the darkness. The world is destroyed by cold, choking fumes, lightning storms, waves of acid, and horrible fire. Every five nights, you have a strange sequence of apocalyptic dreams. Anyone who threatens Greenest is your sworn enemy.ģ. When an orc raid drove your family from your home, the people of Greenest took you in. Looks like it’s time to pay off that debt.Ģ. He’s sent urgent word for you to meet him in a small town called Greenest. Leosin Erlanthar, a wandering monk, once saved your life. Use them in place of, or in addition to, the ones you selected from (or created for) your background. The following list provides you with bonds tailored to this campaign. Your character has stumbled into the Cult’s scheme in some manner or has a connection to dragons. The Story Thus Far…Īs the Cult of the Dragon has grown bolder, its actions have drawn attention. If your character has some other Raison d’être, take it up with your friendly neighbourhood DM. These are also by no means the only bonds you may have to Greenest, or reasons for visiting the town. There may also be restrictions on how many characters in the party may have a Bond or Feature.

For example, a character who chooses bond 10 can’t be a Dragonborn or Half-Orc. If your character class or race is not from the Basic Rules there may be some additional restrictions to ensure that everything fits. Each section tells you whether it replaces or adds to your background. You can replace or augment some or all of the options in your chosen background with one or more of the elements given below. Below is a background template that applies to any background that you select or create.
