{"product_id":"grim-origins-character-options-for-d-d-roleplayers-hardcover","title":"Grim Origins: Character Options for D\u0026D Roleplayers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerry Joe Seltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJerry Joe Seltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur favorite D\u0026amp;D characters are defined by adversity. We fall in love with them because they prevail in spite of their obstacles. This book provides a host of options for illustrating the grim origins your character has emerged from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 Grim Subclasses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 Grim Backgrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e56 Grim Origin Flaws\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrim Subclasses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo contrast the heroic subclasses of D\u0026amp;D, Grim Origins provides a bleaker selection for players to choose from. These subclass options are not any less powerful but they definitely carry less glorious undertones. Perfect for players drawn to anti-heroes, these are not the figures of legend, but they might end up saving the world anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin Flaws\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding upon the introduction of Origin Feats, this new book introduces Origin Flaws. These are significant drawbacks, most of which a character is born with, and which help distinguish a character from the usual cast of flawless heroes. An Origin Flaw can best be described as an anti-feat, and in exchange, the character can choose a standard feat at 1st level. These flaws are not meant to help players min\/max their characters but to enhance their roleplaying. Each one has been carefully selected and written so that it surfaces regularly in gameplay. In addition, each one includes three roleplaying archetypes to help the player embody the origin flaw in their roleplaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrim Backgrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Player's Handbook provides a limited selection of backgrounds, few of which demonstrate truly humble beginnings. Grim Origins gives you 24 additional backgrounds to choose from. Each offers three stories to consider building your character's backstory with. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52805012095283,"sku":"9798989025251","price":64.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/yjn_w91zbR9798989025251.webp?v=1764849455","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/grim-origins-character-options-for-d-d-roleplayers-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}