Brit backgrounds

D20 investigator backgrounds for the Liminal Horror TTRPG. These are perfect for new investigators created for Why does the bell toll? mystery.

Designed to represent workers found in the United Kingdom (England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) in the 2020s.

  1. Army reserve: Combat vest (1 armor), combat knife (d6), camo paint, night vision monocular
  2. Band member: Metronome, acoustic instrument, expensive mike and recorder, professional headphones
  3. Bar staff: Bottle and cork opener, flask of vodka, wooden baton (d6), packet of crisps
  4. Bingo caller: Mini loud speaker, bag of bingo marbles, bag of nuts, gold chain bracelets
  5. Cleaner: Cleaning gloves, cloth and sponge, bleach spray, handmade birthday card from kids/niece/nephew
  6. Copper: Pistol (d6), protective vest (1 armor), notepad and pen, handcuffs
  7. Estate agent: Lockpick kit, torch, pictures of happy families at new homes, pepper spray
  8. Fitness instructor: Skipping rope, dumbbells (d6), towel, isotonic drink
  9. Gardener: Tough overalls, secateurs, trowel, gardening gloves
  10. Holiday maker: Tourist postcard collection, overnight bag, passport, travel pillow
  11. Junior banker: Expensive watch, uppers, cigarettes and fancy lighter, selfie stick
  12. Local takeaway staff: Kitchen knife (d6), bottle of cooking oil, pies, apron
  13. Man with a van: Box cutter (d6), multi-bit screwdriver, van keys, hand truck (foldable)
  14. Museum curator: Brass rubbing kit, lockpick kit, candle and lighter, sandwich bags
  15. Oil rig worker: Oil resistant armoured gloves (1 armor), life jacket, whistle, protein bar
  16. Organised crime member: Pistol (d6), stab proof vest (1 armor), betting slips, sunglasses
  17. Post person: Large messenger bag, duct tape, dog bite proof jacket (1 armor), fitness tracker
  18. Road worker: High vis jacket, hard hat (1 armor), strong work boots, necklace with memento (1 stability)
  19. Snooker commentator: Snooker cue (d6), snooker chalk cube, extra strong mints, packet of biscuits
  20. Writer: Handheld voice recorder, vape pen, laptop in bag, letter opener (d6)