Spy

Source: Player's Handbook (Variant)

Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.

This background is a variant of the Criminal background. If you choose this variant, use the Criminal background's skill proficiencies, tool proficiencies, languages, and equipment. Replace the Criminal Specialty feature with the Criminal Contact feature below.

Features

Criminal Contact

You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.

Suggested Characteristics

Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. Use the Criminal background's personality, ideals, bonds, and flaws tables.