Islander Noble

An islander noble hails from the many countless islands that are located in the sea. Your islander noble could have a long blood line directly to the island being natives to your home. However, it is also possible your blood hail from out of the island, like a group of merchants starting a city, or a group of pirates taking a new home. Where ever your blood came from, you were raised on a island that could be all sizes. Since your so close to the ocean many of the nobles are expected to master sailing(either a small travel canoe to a huge sailing vessel). The reason you know how to sail could be to start merchant lines, explore new lands, or simply raid the waters.

Eventually during your time on the island you left your home, either it be a sense of wanderlust or pushed away involuntary. However, your not alone. You travel with three people that you trust, whether you personally trust them or your family does/did. They can be all sorts of types of helpers but they can not be combat adept, as they are more advisors than fighters. 

 

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, History, Intimidation,  Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles(water), Vehicles(sea)

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Nobles are born and raised to a very different lifestyle than most people ever experience, and their personalities reflect that upbringing. A noble title comes with a plethora of bonds—responsibilities to family, to other nobles (including the sovereign), to the people entrusted to the family’s care, or even to the title itself. But this responsibility is often a good way to undermine a noble.

d8	Personality Trait
1	My crew mates or my family know that they can always depend upon me, no matter the situation.
2	I encourage hard work from those around me and after the work is done I publically celebrate those who clearly put in the most effort.
3	There is nothing I enjoy more than sailing into a newly discovered cove, disembarking the ship, and setting foot on unknown lands.
4	When I come into a new area, I'm greedy for information about local rumors, political secrets, lost treasure, hidden beasts etc.
5	I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
6	Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
7	I once swam 5 miles in the rain to warn my shipmates that they were sailing into a trap. That swim nearly killed me, but I'd do it again if I had to.
8	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and raid your fields.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence - I am free to sail where ever I want. No one ties me down or forces me to do what I do not want. (Chaotic)
2	Respect - People everywhere deserve to be treated with dignity and respect no matter who they are. (Good)
3	Community - We all must put aside our differences, pitch in, and work together if we hope to be as successful as we can be. (Lawful)
4	Power. If I can attain more power, I can forge a lasting legacy to hold my power forever. (Evil)
5	Aspiration - I know that I will become the greatest in my family and that nothing can prevent that from happening in my future. (Any)
6	People - In the middle of a storm, politics, religions, and philosophies don't matter. When it comes right down to it, only people matter. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	I return to the same island at least once a year to make sure no one else has claimed it.
2	My tribe or family is gone except for me, but I’ll renew it someday.
3	I pretend to be dumber than I am, however I really am quite cunning.
4	I am desperate to prove myself and will jump at any chance to do so.
5	I'll always remember my first ship.
6	The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.

d6	Flaw
1	I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
2	Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation.
3	I have a weakness to always do the right thing.
4	Once I start drinking, it's hard for me to stop.
5	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
6	My pride will probably lead to my destruction.