From the beginning, you have dedicated your life to being better than someone else. For whatever reason, you can not stand the thought of them being better than you. Were it not for them, you would have lived a normal life. Instead, you tried doing everything they did, but better. When they became an adventurer, you really didn’t have any other choice.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2: Athletics, Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, Deception, Intimidation, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Barber’s Tools, Tattooist’s Tools, or Farm Implements

Languages: Any one common language of your choice

Equipment: A trinket that reminds you of your rival, a set of traveler’s clothes, one set of tools you are proficient in, and a belt pouch with 10 gp.

Describe what special benefit this background provides...

Personality Traits (d8)

1	This rivalry is nothing short of annoying...
2	I'm the top dog here!
3	I idolize my rival.
4	I'm always ready to compete.
5	I'm on edge expecting my rival to show up at the worst of times.
6	My only purpose in life is to kill my rival.
7	I plan as much as I can.
8	I'm loud and proud!

Ideals (d6)

1	Competition. I have reason and purpose as to why I have a rival in the first place. (Neutral)
2	Fun. Who cares about some dumb rivalry? I want to have some fun! (Chaotic)
3	Superiority. I will be #1, no matter what. (Evil)
4	Making Up. I don't want to be rivals anymore, but maybe friends. (Good)
5	Fair Play. May the best win. (Lawful)
6	Anything Goes. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1	My rival may have pals of their own, so I need some too.
2	I need to bring my rival back to our home town, whether they want to or not.
3	The only thing I have to remind me of my rival is this trinket.
4	My rival is the only family I have left.
5	I respect anyone who shares the same burning competitive spirit I have.
6	I need to out-perform my rival in every way.

Flaws (d6)

1	I am too over-competitive, even when it comes to my own allies.
2	I always panic whenever something goes wrong or something unexpected happens.
3	I get unreasonably mad at even the slightest mention of my rival or anything related to them.
4	I have an inferiority complex.
5	I see everyone as an obstacle or hindrance.
6	I will do everything in my power to not lose to my rival, even if it means doing some undesirable deeds.