Sure. One could be an orphan who was found in a mysterious, ancient ruin. The orphan was raised by a kind-hearted hermit who lived near the ruin. This orphan has an uncanny ability to understand the long - forgotten languages inscribed on the ruin's walls, which might be related to some ancient magic or a lost civilization. As the orphan grows up in the DND world, this special ability attracts both good - intentioned scholars who want to study the past and also some evil forces who want to use this knowledge for their own gain.
There's an orphan whose family was wiped out by a plague that swept through their town. This orphan was then taken in by a traveling group of bards. With the bards, the orphan learned the art of music and storytelling. But they also carried a deep - seated sadness from the loss of their family. In the DND world, this orphan uses their music not just for entertainment but also as a way to heal others who have suffered losses, and they are constantly in search of a cure for the plague that took their family in case it ever resurfaces.
A typical trait in DND orphan back stories is adaptability. Since they don't have the stability of a family home, they need to be able to adjust to different situations quickly. For instance, an orphan might have to move from one town to another, learning the customs and rules of each place. Resilience is also common. They face many hardships from a young age, like finding food and shelter, yet they keep going. And many orphans in DND back stories have a sense of mystery about their past. Maybe they have a hidden heritage or power that they are unaware of until later in their adventures.
Sure. In one Dnd city, there was a magical library. It was said that the books inside could come to life and tell their own tales. A group of adventurers once entered, and they were greeted by a talking tome that led them on a journey through the history of the city, written in the very pages of the books around them.
Sure. One story could be about a group of Star Wars characters in a DND - style adventure. They might be on a mission to find an ancient Jedi artifact on a strange planet. Along the way, they face off against Sith - inspired villains and have to use their unique abilities, like a Jedi's lightsaber skills and a smuggler's quick thinking, to overcome obstacles.
One interesting online DND story is about a group of adventurers who were exploring an ancient, haunted castle. They had to solve a series of complex riddles to progress through the different chambers. The wizard in the group was constantly using his spells to detect magic traps. In the end, they found a hidden treasure chest filled with magical artifacts that would help them in their future quests.
For DND back stories, think about your character's goals. If they want to find a lost artifact, there could be a back story about how they heard of it. Maybe their grandfather told them tales of the artifact before he died. Look at their personality traits too. A sneaky rogue could have a back story of growing up on the streets, stealing to survive. This background would shape their skills and motives in the DND game.
Sure. There's a story where a group of DND adventurers were shipwrecked on an uncharted island. The island was full of strange and dangerous creatures. They had to find a way to survive and also figure out how to get off the island. They discovered an ancient temple on the island that held the key to their escape. It was a story filled with exploration and discovery.
A druid's back story might be that they were orphaned at a young age in a war - torn land. They wandered into the forest to escape the chaos. In the forest, they were found by a druid circle. The circle took the child in and taught them the ways of nature. This druid grew up learning about the balance of nature. They once had to face a group of loggers who were cutting down the forest without regard for the ecosystem. Using their druidic powers, they summoned animals to drive the loggers away and have since been on a mission to prevent any harm to the forests in their region.
Sure. Once, my friend's character, a bumbling wizard, tried to cast a spell to make himself fly. Instead, he turned his robes into a giant, flapping bird that carried him around while he flailed helplessly. It was hilarious.
A possible back story is that the barbarian was born with a gentle spirit, which was unusual in his war - like tribe. However, he showed great courage when a powerful and evil sorcerer threatened his tribe. He fought the sorcerer and, in the process, realized that his kindness was his greatest strength. He then decided to use his strength as a barbarian to help those in need, traveling far and wide to do so.
Freddie Mercury is also an example. He was born in Zanzibar and had a disrupted family life. Despite being an orphan, he found his passion for music. He formed the band Queen and created some of the most iconic music of all time. His flamboyant stage presence and powerful voice made Queen a global phenomenon, and his story is one of great perseverance and achievement.