You belong to a rich and noble family of the Waterdeep. Your family, Waterdhavian is well known and respected across the Faerun. You are a descendant of the family, who has a reputation of being self-centered and spoiled, besides being one of the richest families of Faerun.
You might be following the steps of your family or perhaps you are the rebel of the family, who want to be an exception to it all. But when people get to know who you really are, they expect from you. Perhaps the reason why you have chosen the path of an adventurer is due to your family. Perhaps you wanted to prove yourself worthy of the inheritance and the surname you carry.
What is a Waterdhavian Noble in DND?
You are a descendant of one of the noble families in Waterdeep, a family that is proud of their lineage and well respected around Faerun. You carry the surname of the family and along with it the responsibilities.
And the reason that you have decided to take on this great adventure into the dungeons is related to your family one way or the other. Maybe you want to prove yourself or maybe want to defend the honor of your family’s lineage. Or perhaps, you are a rebel, and you want to do things your way and not follow what your family stands for.
You could be the possible heir to the throne that carries your family’s legacy or perhaps you are not the heir but someone that carries the family’s name, maybe a cousin to the potential heir of the throne.
Note: You can decide what family you belong to with the help of your DM. There are over 75 families in the Waterdeep, carrying different legacies and values, some richer than the others.
Your Skills: Your skills include History and Persuasion.
Your Tool Proficiencies: You can choose one type of gaming set or a musical instrument.
Languages: You can choose to speak one language of your choice.
Equipment: You have a set of fine clothes, a brooch or a signet ring, and a scroll of pedigree. You also have a skin of zar or wine and a purse that has 20 GP.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Traits
| D8 | Personality Traits |
| 1 | My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world. |
| 2 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
| 3 | No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses. |
| 4 | I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions. |
| 5 | I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations. |
| 6 | Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood. |
| 7 | My favor, once lost, is lost forever. |
| 8 | If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields. |
Ideals
| D6 | Ideals |
| 1 | Respect: Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility: It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence: I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power: If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
| 6 | Family: Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
| 7 | Noble Obligation: It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
Bonds
| D6 | Bonds |
| 1 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family. |
| 2 | My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs. |
| 3 | Nothing is more important than the other members of my family. |
| 4 | I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises. |
| 5 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
| 6 | The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. |
Flaws
| D6 | Flaws |
| 1 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
| 2 | I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever. |
| 3 | I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger. |
| 4 | I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. |
| 5 | In fact, the world does revolve around me. |
| 6 | By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family. |
Feature
Kept in Style
You belong to a rich family and so wherever you are, you get to spend a comfortable life without having to worry about the expenses. Your family name is enough to provide you with temporary stays, buy items and travel inside or outside of Waterdeep.
You don’t have to worry about the expenses as your family covers it, you don’t have to spend any of the GP, you can put that into your family’s name. This comes in handy for you as people of Waterdeep respect your family’s lineage.
Why Use Waterdhavian Noble Background?
Chances are you have already tried the Noble background and if you have, you will find Waterdhavian Noble to be pretty similar in terms of attributes and character. As a Waterdhavian Noble, you carry the weight and also the privileges that come with the name of your family.
It can be pretty fun to play around with, you can choose to be part of the families that belong to the Waterdeep. There are around 75 lineages in Waterdeep, all having different properties and values that they stand for. You belong to one of the richest families, that everyone in Waterdeep knows and respects.
