You come from a humble background. For a flock of sheep, you have been a guardian, physician, and guide. Now it is time for you to leave the quiet pastures for a life of adventure.
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One instrument
- Equipment: One instrument (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You have spent your life tending sheep, but something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or randomly determine a defining event that made it clear you were destined for more than tending the flock.
| d10 | Defining Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | I once stared down a bear that threatened my flock. |
| 2 | Goblins killed a member of my family who was defending the flock. |
| 3 | I am the seventh son of a seventh son. |
| 4 | I used to sneak away to a nearby village to play music at a tavern. |
| 5 | We lost sheep to wolves because I wasn't vigilant, and my family fell into ruin. |
| 6 | I had dreams I would be greater than my older siblings. They made it clear I wasn't welcome anymore. |
| 7 | Danger is encroaching on our pastures. I must do something, or our flock will have nowhere to graze. |
| 8 | A local lord seized our lands and flocks. One day I will have vengeance. |
| 9 | My secret parentage was revealed, and I must seek out the truth of who I am. |
| 10 | I was conscripted for the Count's summer campaign, and it gave me a taste for battle.. |
Feature: Society of Animal Handlers
Tending animals can be an insular way of life, with it's own language and norms, a society unto itself. Wherever you go, you can find friends in those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals.
Suggested Characteristics
Shepherds tend to be protective by nature, and patient with those who need guidance.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge people by their actions, not their words. |
| 2 | I am a protector of the weak. |
| 3 | I've spent years largely secluded from society. Even small villages seem crowded to me, and large cities strike me with awe. |
| 4 | I'm accustomed to rough and dirty work. |
| 5 | I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others. |
| 6 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. |
| 7 | I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. |
| 8 | I've written 378 songs. Would you like to hear one? |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Protect. I would lay down my life to defend the defenseless. (Good) |
| 2 | Justice. An eye for an eye, and a wound for a wound. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. A wolf takes what it wants. I won't be a lamb. (Evil) |
| 5 | Tranquility. There's nothing like the quiet of nature. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Destiny. It's time to start a new chapter in my life. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I miss my family. I've never spent so long away from my siblings and the flock. |
| 2 | The area I call home is a trusted friend, and I would give my life to protect it. |
| 3 | Dogs remind me of the working dogs who helped my family, and always brighten my day. |
| 4 | My mother taught me to play an instrument, and playing makes me feel connected to her. |
| 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | I know a number of traveling traders who bought wool from my family. They were my closest friends outside of my family. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I often smell bad, and don't tend to realize it. |
| 2 | I don't have much book learning. Big words and fancy ideas are all elf talk to my ears. |
| 3 | I can't hold my liquor. Two drinks in I want to hug everyone, and five in I'll fight anyone. |
| 4 | I get nervous around large groups of people. Cities have me fighting back a panic attack. |
| 5 | I've killed animals, and watched my sheep die since childhood. I can be callous when dealing with death. |
| 6 | I have an odd social behavior that is off-putting to strangers. |
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