Druidic Acolyte

You have spent your life in the service of a druid circle. You act as an intermediary between the nature and the civilized world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divinity of nature. You are not necessarily a druid—performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling nature's power.

Work with your DM to detail the nature of your druidic service. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the druids in the sacred rites? Or were you a fledgeling druid who suddenly experienced a call to serve nature a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small circle outside of any established structure. 

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Nature

Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit

Languages: Sylvan

Equipment: A druidic focus (a gift to you when you entered the circle), 5 sticks of incense, robes, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Druidic Acolytes are shaped by their experience in a druid circle. Their study of the history and tenets of their faith and their relationships to nature affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I idolize a druid I trained under, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2	I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
3	I see omens in the weather and the behaviour of animals. Nature tries to speak to us, we just need to listen.
4	Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
5	I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
6	I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of the gods.
7	I’ve lived a simple life in tune with nature. Being around and dealing with high society makes me uncomfortable.
8	I’ve spent so long away from normal society, that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.

d6	Ideal
1	Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
2	Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3	Change. As nature changes with the seasons, so too must we throughout our lives. (Chaotic)
4	Power. I hope to one day become an Archdruid. (Lawful)
5	Faith. I have believe in the balance shown in nature, and let that guide my actions in all situations. (Neutral)
6	Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy as a shepherd of nature. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would die to protect an endangered species.
2	I will someday get revenge on the corrupt druid who had me thrown out of my circle.
3	I owe my life to the druid who took me in when my parents died.
4	Everything I do is to bring people into harmony with nature.
5	I will do anything to protect natural environment of the area where I trained.
6	I seek to preserve sacred knowledge and traditions that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.

d6	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	I put too much trust in those who wield power within my circle's hierarchy.
3	My beliefs sometimes lead me to blindly trust those that profess a love for nature.
4	I am inflexible in my thinking.
5	I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them.
6	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.