Most, if not all, of the D&D character backgrounds that already exist work just fine in the world of Spelljammer. Below are some new backgrounds for players to choose from that are Spelljammer specific.

Crewman (Spelljammer Ship)

You have spent time as a crewman aboard a Spelljammer vessel. You count as a trained crewman.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: vehicles(spelljammer)

Equipment: Same as Sailor

Weapons Specialist

You are well trained and experienced at one type of heavy weapon.

Skill Proficiencies: One type of heavy weapon (catapult, ballista, jettison, bombard, or Greek fire projector. In ship combat you may add your proficiency bonus to the weapon you are manning.

Tool Proficiencies: Heavy Weapons tools.

Equipment: A dagger or short sword, set of heavy weapons tools, set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 GP.

Navigator

You have been trained to navigate a space going vessel using navigator’s tools ( Spelljammer) and charts.

Skill proficiencies: Investigation, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s Tools (Spelljammer)

Equipment: A rudimentary set of navigator’s tools ( Spelljammer), a very vague star chart of the sphere you are in, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 GP.

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