D&D · SRD 5.2.1 (5.5e, 2024) · Glossary

Species & Backgrounds

Species and backgrounds of D&D 5.2. Select one to open its page. General origin rules are in the Character Origins chapter.

Name	Kind
Dragonborn	Species
Dwarf	Species
Elf	Species
Gnome	Species
Goliath	Species
Halfling	Species
Human	Species
Orc	Species
Tiefling	Species
Acolyte	Background
Criminal	Background
Sage	Background
Soldier	Background

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