5e D&D Character Idea - Halfling

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
Associated with rural lives, thievery, hairy feet and stealing rings from dragon hoards. Attractive for playing a small-sized character, added stealth and luck abilities.

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Nevil Appleblossom is a male halfling Bard

Background - Criminal
Family - Your older sister Greta raised you after your parents left to travel the world. She took on the family trade of a butcher. She wanted you to follow the family trade and you often quarreled.

Trait - I keep treats and snacks on me for all occasions
Ideal - Greed. Wealth and a better life are the reasons for the adventuring life
Bond - Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again
Flaw - I'm never sure how these coins and trinkets end up in my pockets

Trinket - A necklace of different sized spoons on a copper chain
Possibly related pie - Steak Pie: Stewed steak and sausages are covered in gravy and encased in pastry to form a traditional pie.
Possible Pet - Simba is an old oyster. They change their color to match their surroundings


Poppy Goodbarrel is a male halfling Bard

Background - Urchin
Family - Your family are famed for their cider. Many evenings you would sing to the apple trees. Fey creatures often came and left gifts. Your mother sends you a batch of cider every year

Trait - I am always willing to cheer up others
Ideal - Adaptability. The world is in motion and we must move with it or be left behind
Bond - My destiny is there for me to fulfill if I have the courage to act it out
Flaw - I've never satisfied with what I have

Trinket - A necklace of different sized spoons on a copper chain
Possibly related pie - Custard Pie: This simple pie is a sweet pastry base enclosing a thick custard filling.
Possible Pet - Max is an old parrot. They try to follow you everywhere and are always getting muddy


Riffit Grogbelly is a halfling Barbarian

Background - Entertainer
Family - You were raised by your adopted parents. . You had to contend with infamy

Trait - I always have my eye on a likely escape route
Ideal - Respect. All people, whatever their background, deserve respect
Bond - I go everywhere in a wagon or boat. It is my home and love of my life.
Flaw - I feel hungry if I have less that five meals a day

Trinket - A belt of owlbear leather with a captivating silver buckle
Possibly related pie - Custard Pie: This simple pie is a sweet pastry base enclosing a thick custard filling.
Possible Pet - Fang is a fat rare seabird. They like high places and they followed you until you adopted them


Lazam Quickstep is a male halfling Bard

Background - Criminal
Family - One of your aunts created a runic sword which. You seek to emulate them

Trait - I'm full of my father's proverbs for everything
Ideal - Glory. I must perform great deeds for my name to resonate through the centuries
Bond - Wealth is a way to ensure survival in the world
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - A broken bone mirror backed with bronze with the word "Love" etched on the back
Possibly related pie - Plum Pie: Chopped plums mixed with lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg provide the filling of this pie.
Possible Pet - Ruby is a lizard. They have an extra tail


Wendel Quickstep is a male halfling Druid

Background - Urchin
Family - Your family are famed for their cider. Many evenings you would sing to the apple trees. Fey creatures often came and left gifts. Your mother sends you a batch of cider every year

Trait - I am driven by a need to see new places
Ideal - Friendship. bonds of friendship mean far more than coins or pretty things
Bond - My family are many and I love them all
Flaw - I feel hungry if I have less that five meals a day

Trinket - An intricate wooden spoon used in the wedding of your grandparents
Possibly related pie - Steak Pie: Stewed steak and sausages are covered in gravy and encased in pastry to form a traditional pie.
Possible Pet - Bahamut is a cat. They jump on you when you are trying to get to sleep