Like a sage, you have great knowledge of the wold around you. UNLIKE a sage, you live in a shack in the woods.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature, History, Deception, Animal Handling, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (Water), Cartographers Tools
- Languages: Two of your choice, Common, Sylvan
- Equipment: Rations, 10 days; Quill; Ink, 1 bottle (black); Fish Food; Berries; Pelts; Paper; A leaf; an emblem
Feature: Animal Lover
After all your years in the wild, you can cast the spell "speak with animals" at will, as well as a variety of other spells.
Spell List
Hermits are able to cast a variety of nature related spells.
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | beast bond, speak with animals |
| 3rd | elemental weapon, speak with plants |
| 6th | chain lightning |
Hermits spend years in the wild, and learn to use nature for spellcasting, similar to a druid.
Suggested Characteristics
Hermits are very self-concious, and in some cases very awkward. However, some of them can be very endearing. And they are very wise.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 3 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 4 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 5 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 6 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 7 | I tell tales of my years in the wild. It makes me seem like I'm older than I am. |
| 8 | I will often lapse into long periods of silence, reflecting on the world around me. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 3 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| 5 | Nature. Nature is the governing force in the earth (any). |
| 6 | Peace. We must put an end to all conflict. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 2 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 3 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 4 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 5 | I have a deep connection to nature, and will do anything to protect animals and plants. |
| 6 | I will do anything to protect my friends. |
| d8 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
| 7 | I am quick to anger, and when I get mad, I get MAD. |
| 8 | Oftentimes, I will lapse into silence for long periods of time, including during battle. |
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