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SHARN BACKGROUNDS ACOLYTE
The City of Towers draws people from across the
world. What’s brought your character to Sharn?
Do you have deep roots in the city, or have you
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Backgrounds provide a strong foundation
for building a story. If you’re a noble, are you
tied to one of the founding families of Sharn,
or are you a scion of another nation visiting
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an entertainer, are loved in the upper wards or
a favorite in Sharn’s lowest dives? The tables
provide a range of ideas that can be used for PCs
or NPCs with strong ties to Sharn; work out the
details with your DM.
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Shrines and temples can be found across Sharn.
The Pavilion of the Host is Breland’s largest
temple to the Sovereign Host, and the Cathedral
of the Cleansing Flame is the bastion of the Silver
Flame in Breland. Of course, Sharn’s churches
are infamous for harboring corruption. Are you
part of the local establishment, or have you come
to Sharn from afar?
1d4 Acolyte
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