You once were a chef, the king of food. Either you were an artisan chef with a fine sense of taste, a master chef who knows dozens on dozens of recipes by heart, or a cook at the mess hall, expertly serving food quickly and on the double. You understand that food has a voice; it can express moods with the right combinations of ingredients, or bring people together with a peaceful meal. What brought you out of the kitchen? A rare ingredient? Maybe an upper chef decided it was time for you to go? Or maybe you wanted to go on an adventure to pad out your recipe book? Regardless of your reasons, your cooking and food handling skills will prove vital to an adventuring party.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: Chef's Utensils, either Herbalism Kit or Brewer's Supplies

Languages: 1 language of your choice, from which you derive your culinary terminology and techniques.

Equipment: Cook's Utensils, a cooking pot, a small knife, 2 full waterskins, 10 rations, and a book of your recipes. 

Suggested Characteristics

Chefs vary widely in temperaments. As professionals, they can be fickle and perfectionists who run their team ragged. However, they are also dedicated to their vocation and skill to ultimately fill up bellies and provide hospitality.

d8	Personality Trait
1	My opinion is relevant - whether you like it or not.
2	I multitask very well.
3	I am always on the lookout for novel and exotic flavours.
4	I let others know I expect them to work as hard as I do.
5	I make noises which indicate my mood when I eat.
6	When insulted, I hurl even greater insults (or food) back.
7	I like to take my time and savor each moment.
8	I try to keep things as clean as possible.

d6	Ideal
1	Creativity. I don't even follow my own recipes, I just follow my gut instinct! (Chaotic)
2	Knowledge. You can learn a lot about people from what they choose to eat. (Neutral)
3	Fame. I will be known as the greatest master chef for all time! (Any)
4	Hierarchy. I know my place. Know yours. (Lawful)
5	Generosity. My gift is for all to enjoy! (Good)
6	Community. I am just one contribution which keeps this society together (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	My grandmother had a secret recipe she took to her grave. I am trying to replicate it.
2	There is a famous chef who I idolize.
3	I am putting together a book of recipes from around the world!
4	While other lands have vibrant cuisine, nothing beats a meal from my home country.
5	I use only the elaborate techniques of my master, even when preparing simple dishes.
6	I always keep a bottle of my favorite spice or herb on hand.

d6	Flaw
1	I'd rather eat nothing than something bland, stale, burnt, undercooked, or otherwise beneath me.
2	I am comedically competetive.
3	I am a gluttonous pig.
4	I whine and complain when uncomfortable.
5	I have little to no tolerance for frivolity.
6	I have troubles trusting others with their assigned tasks, especially if I assigned them.