That said, I admit it is a creative way to use the background. It's a shenanigan trying to abuse a possible flaw in the rules - and most DMs simply won't even care if the rules are actually flawed or not, they have the power to fix that. I will agree with Bloodcinder's answer, but from a more mechanical point of view.įirst, as a DM, I would simply not allow it because it makes the Background way more useful than every other.
Mechanically, 1) you only gain a feature if a rule says you do and 2) if the Charlatan were intended to be able to take on another background's features then the rules would say so. They may have documentation and a persona they can use to fake their way into a party or exclusive audience, but they aren't actually a noble, so they don't necessarily have sufficient money, relationships with specific real people, and charisma needed to maintain the ruse for long, nor are all nobles automatically prestigious. They might be able to convince you of that over the phone, but it doesn't mean they actually have access to a bank vault.Ī charlatan can pretend to be a noble. Even if they fake their credentials and make it into court, it doesn't mean they will actually be able to prosecute a case with any talent.Ī telemarketing scammer can pretend to be a bank agent.
Being able to pretend you are someone else does not make you someone else, nor does it grant you any of the talents or expertise it would take a real version of that persona a lifetime to accrue.Īn actor can pretend to be a lawyer.
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