Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition Backgrounds
All 11 backgrounds available in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition
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Choose from 11 different backgrounds in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.
Backgrounds at a glance
| Background | Summary |
|---|---|
| Allies People who will help you in times of need, from old friends to trusted contacts. | People who will help you in times of need, from old friends to trusted contacts. |
| Contacts People who provide information and favors, your network of informants and acquaintances. | People who provide information and favors, your network of informants and acquaintances. |
| Fame Your reputation and recognition in the mortal world, from local celebrity to international renown. | Your reputation and recognition in the mortal world, from local celebrity to international renown. |
| Domain Territory you control or claim within the city. | Territory you control or claim within the city. |
| Haven Your safe place to rest and hide from the sun, from a simple apartment to a fortified mansion. | Your safe place to rest and hide from the sun, from a simple apartment to a fortified mansion. |
| Herd A stable group of mortals you can feed from regularly with less risk than hunting strangers. | A stable group of mortals you can feed from regularly with less risk than hunting strangers. |
| Mask A mortal identity you maintain to navigate human society. | A mortal identity you maintain to navigate human society. |
| Mawla An older or more experienced vampire who acts as your mentor or patron. | An older or more experienced vampire who acts as your mentor or patron. |
| Resources Money and assets you can reliably access: cash, property, gear, and the lifestyle those resources support. | Money and assets you can reliably access: cash, property, gear, and the lifestyle those resources support. |
| Retainers People who work for you directly (bodyguards, staff, helpers). They show up in the story and can act on your behalf. | People who work for you directly (bodyguards, staff, helpers). They show up in the story and can act on your behalf. |
| Status Your standing and reputation within Kindred society. High status opens doors; low status makes every request harder. | Your standing and reputation within Kindred society. High status opens doors; low status makes every request harder. |
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Overview
All 11 backgrounds in Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, with what each one gives your character. Open any background for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.
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allies - People who will help you in times of need, from old friends to trusted contacts.
contacts - People who provide information and favors, your network of informants and acquaintances.
fame - Your reputation and recognition in the mortal world, from local celebrity to international renown.
domain - Territory you control or claim within the city.
haven - Your safe place to rest and hide from the sun, from a simple apartment to a fortified mansion.
herd - A stable group of mortals you can feed from regularly with less risk than hunting strangers.
mask - A mortal identity you maintain to navigate human society.
mawla - An older or more experienced vampire who acts as your mentor or patron.
resources - Money and assets you can reliably access: cash, property, gear, and the lifestyle those resources support.
retainers - People who work for you directly (bodyguards, staff, helpers). They show up in the story and can act on your behalf.
status - Your standing and reputation within Kindred society. High status opens doors; low status makes every request harder.