Publisher: Dungeon Masters GuildBecause of the unique nature of the Dark Sun campaign setting (the world of Athas) there are certain character backgrounds that are more ideally suited to the Dark Sun theme than others. Most of the existing backgrounds work well in the Dark Sun setting with very little to no justification or modification. This supplement contains information and rules for using and modifying the backgrounds from the PHB for a Dark Sun campaign.
The main backgrounds included within this supplement are: Charlatan, Criminal, Entertainer, Guild Artisan, Hermit, Noble, Outlander, Sailor, Soldier, & Urchin. These also include variant backgrounds, like Elf Merchant, Veiled Alliance, Gladiator, Dune Trader, Templar Officer, Slave Tribe, Silt Sailor, Raider, Templar Recruit, Beggar, & Slave. It also incldes an Optional Skill: Reading & Writing, and a new Fighting Style: Unarmed Combat.
The material contained in this document assumes you have Dark Sun materials from previous versions and/or access to information online (e.g. Wiki) to research the names and terms used in this supplement. This is the first completed portion of my attempt to bring the Dark Sun campaing setting into the new 5th edition of D&D. My plan is to do this as seamlessly as possible, and to not try to reinvent the wheel . . . just to get that wheel to roll across the desert wastelands of Athas. I am currently working on player classes; I don't want to invent whole new Dark Sun classes, just tweak the classes in the PHB to work better in Dark Sun. From there I hope to complete a review of available races.
As always, I am eager for any feedback you can provide. Also any support is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!