The wilds are in your blood, even in places where you don’t know the specific features of the terrain, you know the ways of the wild. As you grew in skill, the world called—and you answered. Few can resist the lure of distant mysteries in uncharted land, and for you it was the savage north. Perhaps you are paid to explore, accompanying archaeologists or pioneering new territory. You might even be one the rare few born with insatiable curiosity, driven to weave their way through the unknown for nothing but the wonder of what they may discover. Whatever the reason, you have a knack for finding the secret paths of the world, delving farther than any dared before you.
*Designed to be Adventurer's League friendly
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics, Nature, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: cartographer's tools, vehicles (land)
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A climber's kit, a grappling hook, a small telescope, a clothing, cold weather, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Explorers have few specializations. Most fall into the general idea of explorer, someone who goes into the wild and explores, but some have unique motives or goals. Here are some examples of explorer specialization.
| d7 | Specialisation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cartographer |
| 2 | Royal Explorer |
| 3 | Climber |
| 4 | Guide |
| 5 | Relic Hunter |
| 6 | Bounty hunter |
| 7 | Wilderness Investigator |
You have an excellent memory for maps and geography, and you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.
- You always know which way is north.
- You always know the number of hours left before the next sunrise or sunset.
- You can precisely recall the exact route you've traveled over the past three weeks.
*Trailblazers proficient in Dexterity (Acrobatics) instead of Strength (Athletics) and can make Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks for any checks you make with your climber's kit or grappling hook.
Suggested Characteristics
Explorers are highly varied in purpose, past, and path. Here are some basic ideas to help build a character with this background.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I'm in the city, I'm quick-tempered and annoyed at everyone. |
| 2 | I always expect everyone to be as good as me at exploration and travel. |
| 3 | I jot down notes on everything I see in the wild. |
| 4 | Even when I'm not exploring, I delve into alleys and climb the tallest buildings in the city so I can get a little of what I love. |
| 5 | I don't really care about the beauty of the land, just the treasure hidden inside it. |
| 6 | I take every chance I have to have fun or feel exhilarated. |
| 7 | If I'm not exploring, I'm trading my relics and maps for whatever I can find. |
| 8 | When I'm in the wild, I'm calm and respectful to everyone. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | People. I don't care for ideals, but for the people that help me with the thing I love. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Nature. While surrounded by nature, I have seen wonderful things and have had moments of serenity. (Good) |
| 3 | Live and Let Live. Exploration is dangerous, but I have accustomed myself to the laws of the wild. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Greed. The ancient artifacts that can be traded for a hefty cost are all I want from the land. (Evil) |
| 5 | Knowledge. Whenever I chart a new land or find a new thing, I feel more complete than I had before. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Freedom. When I explore and discover new lands, only then do I feel truly free. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I began a life of exploration at a young age. However, this came at the cost of leaving my noble family. |
| 2 | I found a dangerous relic of a fallen god on my travels, and must safeguard it for the rest of my life. |
| 3 | I will do anything to protect the wilds that I have come to love more than any city. |
| 4 | I left my companions to die when I could have sacrificed myself to save them. Now, I will only return to that life for something I truly believe in. |
| 5 | I would rather die than retire, my job is my life. |
| 6 | I get a blast of excitement whenever I discover something new. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm greedy as a goblin. |
| 2 | I act like I'm the most important member of the party. |
| 3 | I get overly excited easily. |
| 4 | Finding whatever I am looking for is more important than the lives of my friends. |
| 5 | Don't tell me what I can't do. |
| 6 | I fall in love very quickly. |
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