Ranger Orphan

Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.

Found as a young child, or newborn, you were taken in by one such Ranger. Growing up on the land you learned all the skill required of a Ranger, but not much else. This life is all you know, wandering the land and fending for yourself, using the teachings of your master. Maybe this solitary lifestyle suits you and you only reluctantly join up with others to tackle more challenging foes, or perhaps you have grown tired of being alone and seek out new traveling companions and adventure, learning more about the world you have spent your life protecting.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two - Athletics, Stealth, Investigation, Nature, Animal Handling, Insight, Perception, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Choose two of - Cobbler's Tools, Cook's Utensils, Leatherworker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools, Disguise Kit, Herbalism Kit.

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A Ranged Weapon and a Dagger, a backpack, two sets of Artisan's Tools, a set of Traveler's Clothes and a pouch containing 10gp

Suggested Characteristics

Rangers are hardy folk who toughen up quickly. They are alone out on the fields defending civilization from dangerous creatures or criminals threatening the people. These experiences, especially from such a young age, have played a major part in shaping a Ranger Orphan. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
4	Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
5	The people love me for my kindness and generosity.
6	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
7	I’ve spent so long in the wilderness that I have little practical experience dealing with people.
8	I prefer to be alone. Others will only slow me down and get in my way.

d6	Ideal
1	Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people living in the land I patrol. (Good)
2	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
3	Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
4	Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
5	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my Master. (Chaotic)
6	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
2	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
3	I owe my life to the ranger who took me in when my parents died.
4	Someone important was taken from me, and I aim to take my revenge.
5	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.

d8	Flaw
1	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
2	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
3	Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
4	I have trouble trusting in my allies.
5	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
6	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
7	I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them.
8	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.