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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.52

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 50% Spellslinger 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4057 Current Rank

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+75% Synergy $13.78
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+74% Synergy $3.44
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $1.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+46% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+42% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+39% Synergy $48.71
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+33% Synergy $125.49
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+32% Synergy $30.57
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+31% Synergy $19.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+24% Synergy $13.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+20% Synergy $44.22
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $190.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $17.41
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $37.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+38% Synergy $1.94
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+34% Synergy $0.41
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+32% Synergy $1.01
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $11.57
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $1.03
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.17
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+20% Synergy $0.05
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+20% Synergy $0.11
Conceited Witch Conceited Witch
+20% Synergy $0.04
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+20% Synergy $0.05
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.07
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+20% Synergy $0.06
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.14
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+20% Synergy $0.04
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+20% Synergy $0.05
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+20% Synergy $0.19
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+20% Synergy $0.18
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.09
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.11
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+20% Synergy $0.04
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $2.23
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+20% Synergy $0.09
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+19% Synergy $0.17
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+19% Synergy $0.11
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.57
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+19% Synergy $1.54
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.26
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+19% Synergy $0.45
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $1.40
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+19% Synergy $0.48
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.13
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+19% Synergy $0.19
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.35
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+19% Synergy $0.65
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+19% Synergy $6.74
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.37
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.12
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+18% Synergy $6.11
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.24
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+18% Synergy $12.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.41
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+17% Synergy $0.05
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.11
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+16% Synergy $0.28
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+16% Synergy $0.22
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $24.56
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.45
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $6.46
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $2.99
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $0.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+43% Synergy $46.95
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+40% Synergy $4.89
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+39% Synergy $13.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $1.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $15.61
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $9.65
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $0.26
Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $18.03
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+31% Synergy $4.51
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.10
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.58
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+21% Synergy $19.11
Reweave Reweave
+20% Synergy $0.59
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+20% Synergy $0.25
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+20% Synergy $0.18
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+20% Synergy $0.22
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+20% Synergy $8.14
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+20% Synergy $0.11
Turnabout Turnabout
+20% Synergy $0.27
Mental Note Mental Note
+20% Synergy $6.30
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+19% Synergy $0.10
Remand Remand
+19% Synergy $0.28
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.26
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.23
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.56
Cremate Cremate
+19% Synergy $0.10
Tale's End Tale's End
+19% Synergy $1.80
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+19% Synergy $2.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $4.36
Impulse Impulse
+18% Synergy $0.10
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.57
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $13.91
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $1.03
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $2.52
Submerge Submerge
+17% Synergy $5.24
Miscast Miscast
+17% Synergy $1.18
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $1.97
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $0.78
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $14.40
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+15% Synergy $16.95
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $43.88
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+14% Synergy $23.69
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+14% Synergy $8.08
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.20
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.36
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+39% Synergy $7.84
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $1.96
Careful Study Careful Study
+38% Synergy $1.61
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+38% Synergy $2.27
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+38% Synergy $4.84
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $1.32
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $3.98
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+20% Synergy $1.21
Void Snare Void Snare
+20% Synergy $0.12
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+20% Synergy $0.36
Overflowing Insight Overflowing Insight
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.61
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+20% Synergy $0.90
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+20% Synergy $0.47
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+20% Synergy $9.33
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+19% Synergy $4.61
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+19% Synergy $2.26
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+19% Synergy $10.73
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+19% Synergy $0.09
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+19% Synergy $5.84
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+19% Synergy $3.63
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+19% Synergy $172.72
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $5.15
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+18% Synergy $4.20
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $24.46
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+18% Synergy $0.21
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+18% Synergy $0.32
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $8.75
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $14.87
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.30
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $1.40
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.17
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.47
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+16% Synergy $7.60
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $2.40
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $24.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.94
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $11.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.42
Ringsight Ringsight
+13% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.77
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $36.04
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.24
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+39% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.21
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+20% Synergy $1.56
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+20% Synergy $0.17
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+20% Synergy $2.13
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.16
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $1.13
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $7.65
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+19% Synergy $2.54
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.37
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+19% Synergy $2.19
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $15.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $1.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.14
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.69
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+15% Synergy $3.66
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $11.90
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $22.23
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $4.34
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $59.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $78.29

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+39% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $10.49
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+20% Synergy $1.33
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+20% Synergy $0.07
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+20% Synergy $1.17
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.24
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+20% Synergy $0.10
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.06
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+19% Synergy $0.73
Omniscience Omniscience
+19% Synergy $5.39
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.53
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $1.05
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+18% Synergy $0.56
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $21.80
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $51.13
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $7.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+15% Synergy $6.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $48.20
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+20% Synergy $89.54
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $21.23
High Market High Market
+18% Synergy $1.15
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $18.46
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $94.95
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+34% Synergy $64.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $26.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.05
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+20% Synergy $0.95
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.51
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $1.06
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $2.08
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $716.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $78.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $109.39
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.46
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.04
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+47% Synergy $19.92
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+33% Synergy $32.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+32% Synergy $19.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+31% Synergy $12.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+31% Synergy $21.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+31% Synergy $23.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+31% Synergy $13.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $26.43
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+27% Synergy
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+20% Synergy $0.16
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.18
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $7.10
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $7.35
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $38.48
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $24.01
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $19.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $4.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.26
River of Tears River of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $8.18
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.98
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.38
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.91
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.38
Underground River Underground River
-18% Synergy $0.83
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $1.03
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-27% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver

Other Available Backgrounds

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Master Chef Master Chef
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Haunted One Haunted One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier