Wherever you came from doesn't really matter. You left that all behind. Maybe you were disillusioned with your old life, maybe you just felt the pull of the open road. Whatever the reason, you wander the roads in search of hospitality. You never settle down, there is always a new place to discover. You rely on the kindness of strangers, and the occasional odd job, but you also know that there are those to avoid, as they don't appreciate your life free of responsibilities. Some monstrous races take on the life of a hobo after being kicked out of the tribe for being too soft, or take the life by choice after becoming disillusioned with their monstrous life.
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in the skills needed to find hospitality on the roads. You are especially good at reading someone's intentions towards you, and convincing them of your own intentions and needs. You are proficient in Insight and Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: You are skilled at making do with whatever foods you find to make a satisfying meal. And no hobo would be without their instrument, useful for passing the time around the fire, waiting for the stew to boil. You are proficient with a Cook's utensils, and ONE of the following instruments: choose from Lyre, Lute, Flute, Drum, Pan flute.
- Equipment: You have what you need to make life comfortable on the road. Anywhere can be your bed, kitchen, and concert hall. You start with a Cook's utensils, an instrument you are proficient with, a winter blanket, a set of traveler's clothes, a trinket gifted to you in an encounter on the road, a pouch containing one day's rations worth of bread and jerky, and 5 gp
Feature: Hang Your Hat
Home is where you hang your hat. Given an hour or so, you can easily find a the safest place on the road to make a camp for yourself and three other people. You can possible find space for a larger party, but at greater difficulty. You are best at taking care of yourself. In small cities and towns, you know how to find a safe place to catch your breath and have a short rest. In addition to this, you know where to look in town for other drifters such as yourself. You can ask them for information on the area, where to find food and rest, and who/what/where to avoid. Some drifters will only give you this information in exchange for a small favor in kind, usually a drink, some food, or a story from the road. Some cities are so large or foreign to you that you are out of your element, and it becomes difficult to find a safe place, and the longer you stay in one place, the more likely someone will find you.
Suggested Characteristics
Hobos are free spirits by nature. They typically have a salt of the earth charm, and value the kindness of others. Cages are usually the only thing they truly fear, the rest is just a part of the journey.
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1
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I am not bothered much by troubles. This too shall pass.
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2
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I am not necessarily oblivious to social ettiquett, but I tend to ignore most of it. This is mainly refflected in my cothes, grooming, and odor.
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3
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The road is always calling to me. I hate being stuck in one place for too long.
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4
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I put more value on the contents of someone's character than I do on the contents of their coin purse.
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5
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I find more intrest in the sun on the morning dew than the political intrigues of the kingdom. The kingdom may fall, but the morning will still come.
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6
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I have all kinds of stories and songs form my time on the road, and I'd be happy to share them.
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7
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I am polite to everyone, even if they are running me out of town.
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8
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I enjoy the company of strangers.
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Ideal |
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1
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Wanderlust. You never know what lies beyond the gate until you pass through them (Any)
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2
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Kindness. Treat others with kindness, and you will recieve kindness in return (Good)
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3
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This too shall pass. The world will continue on. There's no reason to worry about the troubles of today. (Neutral)
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4
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Politeness. There are certain rules of etiquette and politness that you simply don't ignore. (Lawful)
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5
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Personal Freedom. I need to wander, just like I need to breath. No one and nothing can keep me in one place for long. (Chaotic)
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6
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Company of Strangers. Take a chance on a stranger. You never know what rewards you will reap from it. (Any/Chaotic)
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Bond |
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1
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The road goes ever on and on. To follow it is my only desire.
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2
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I went on the road to find myself. I'm still searching.
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3
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Someone showed me great kindness and hospitality on the road. I hold that kindness close to my heart.
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4
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I wonder what lies beyond that horizon?
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5
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Nothing calms the mind like a hot stew on a fire and friends to share it with.
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6
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I am always searching for the perfect bed to get some rest
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Flaw |
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1
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I like to wander. Perhaps a bit too much. It can be hard to get me to stay and finish a job if it takes too long.
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2
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I put too much faith in strangers. Sometimes people take advantage of that.
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3
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I'm content with a hot meal and a warm bed. That can make me easy to manipulate or decieve.
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4
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I'm content to watch the world go by. It can be hard to convince me to fight for a change in the world, when I know that change will happen eventually anyways.
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5
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I tend to uncounciously speak my mind. Sometimes this offends people.
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6
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If the guard wants me to leave the city, I don't put up much of a fight.
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