Naturalist (Variant: Fleecer)

You find solace in nature, always striving to protect it from the destructive forces of others. You aren't above stealing from men if it means you need not work, but often guide simple folk through the wilderness so as to protect it from their traipsing. Of course you don't do this for free though. You believe in the give and take of the natural world and so are not above hunting and gathering, but do so in a respectful manner.

Variant: Fleecer

You spent your youth under the sway of an ex con-artist with a love for the wild who taught you how to survive out here. You've honed your skills as a wandering guide to fleece travellers out of their possessions or steal from their camps under the cover of night. Paranoid around people, you're only comfortable around the animals and nature of the wilderness. Your only concern in life is for the wild, this is your land to protect and if they want to come in, they can pay the toll.

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Sleight of Hand

Tool Proficiencies: Cartographers tools, thieves’ tools

Equipment: A tuft of soft fleece, a set of Thieves' Tools or a Herbalism Kit a woollen blanket, a set of Clothes, Common or a set of Clothes, Traveler's, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Often considered rude and uncouth among civilised folk, naturalists have little respect for life in cities. The call of the wild is the most important thing to them, and they will protect all nature fiercely. Never intervening in the food chain or harshness of the natural world, they believe in preservation of the environment above all else.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I have been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures and the occasional grunt.
2	I am utterly serene, even in the face of disaster.
3	The first thing I do when I meet people is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4	I 'm oblivious to etiquette and social expectations.
5	I feel far more comfortable around animals than people
6	I often get lost in the beauty of nature, becoming oblivious to those around me.
7	I take no stock in wealthy or well mannered folk, money and manners wont save you from a hungry owlbear.
8	I was, infact, raised by wolves.

d6	Ideal
1	Responsibility. It is my duty to protect nature from people and to protect people from it. (Lawful)
2	Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
3	Greater Good. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the land. (Good)
4	Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil)
5	Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilisation. (Neutral)
6	Solitude. I just want people to let me be so I can get on with things. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I entered the wilds to hide from ones who might still be hunting me, I must someday confront them.
2	An injury to the unspoiled wilderness of my home is an injury to me.
3	I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland.
4	I suffer awful visions of a coming man-made disaster and will do anything to stop it.
5	I owe my life to a traveller, I hope some day to return the favour.
6	I'll always remember my first hunt.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	Don't expect me to save people who cannot save themselves. It's natures way that the strong survive and the weakest perish.
3	I am slow to trust anyone who doesn't live in one with nature.
4	I am all too enamoured with fermented fruit and other natural hallucinogenics .
5	I feel I must protect nature, for it cannot protect itself.
6	I can't resist swindling people who take advantage of the natural world.