Always on

• Mark and Cut

  When On her turn when she can see a dangerous target

  She marks a foe with Hunter’s Mark before letting arrows fly from cover, then closes in with her scimitar if the enemy reaches her line.

• Faithful Support

  When When allies need healing or guidance

  She can restore wounds with Cure Wounds, or fall back on her clerical magic to guide, bless, or illuminate the party.

• Border Watch

  When When stalking prey at range

  She uses the longbow from a hidden perch, preferring patient shots and careful positioning over reckless charge.

• SpellcastingLevel 1

  You have learned to channel the magic of nature. You can cast ranger spells using Wisdom as your spellcasting ability. You prepare 2 level 1 ranger spells of your choice after each long rest, and you can replace one prepared ranger spell when you finish a long rest. You have 2 first-level spell slots that return on a long rest. Hunter’s Mark is always prepared and can be cast 2 times without expending a spell slot.

• Favored EnemyLevel 1

  Hunter’s Mark is always prepared for you. You can cast it twice without expending a spell slot, regaining both uses on a long rest. It counts as a ranger spell for you but does not count against your prepared spells.

• Weapon MasteryLevel 1

  You can use the mastery properties of 2 kinds of simple or martial weapons with which you are proficient. After a long rest, you can change one of those weapon choices.

• TraitGnomeDarkvision, 60 feet
• TraitGnomeGnomish Cunning, advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws
• TraitGnomeGnomish Lineage, Forest Gnome
• TraitGnomeMinor Illusion cantrip
• TraitGnomeSpeak with Animals spell, always prepared, castable 2 times without a spell slot per long rest
• TraitGnomeChoice of Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as the spellcasting ability for spells from this trait
• NoneAcolyte

  This background has no separate 2024 rules feature. Its mechanical benefits are the Magic Initiate (Cleric) Origin feat, two skill proficiencies, one tool proficiency, and starting equipment.