Chef

You were a cook in an establishment that served the public or perhaps a chef in a private home. It was hot and busy work that provided a meager but steady income. there was no aspiration of fame to motivate you to cook. Public houses and Inns are hot, crowded, busy places to work. Serving as a private chef to a wealthy noble could be a more comfortable job in a more comfortable environment, but it could also be a nightmare where you were treated like a slave.

Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in Perception and your choice of Insight, Nature, or Sleight of Hand.

Tool Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in Cook's Utensils and one of the following:

Brewer's Supplies

Herbalism Kit

One Gaming Set

One instrument

The ability to speak and write one language

Land vehicles

Water Vehicles

Equipment: When you choose this background you may also add the following to your inventory: a set of common clothes, a cooking apron, a tinderbox, a mess kit, an iron pot, Cooking Utensils, a pouch with 20 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Traits (d6)

1. I am happiest when busy...I am grouchy when bored
2. I am short tempered when focused on a task often bark orders to others
3. I am a jolly person who enjoys simple pleasures
4. I speak very loudly
5. I am quiet and focused
6. I am very loving and want to care for everyone

Ideals (d6)

1. Caring - I live to see everyone cared for and happy (Good)
2. Gluttony - I want a taste of everything good, for really good things I want more than a taste (Evil)
3. Tradition - It is important to honor traditions and meet people's expectations (Lawful)
4. Discovery - I enjoy trying new things (Chaotic)
5. Knowledge - I want to be the most skilled and most prepared at everything I do (Neutral)
6. Community - I want to take care of those who live where I live

Bonds (d6)

1. I grew up always wanting, I will never be hungry again
2. I must always be prepared for anything
3. I have a mentor/employer that was like a parent to me
4. My family is my motivation, the rely on my support
5. I had an employer whose business was a front for a secret organization; they know I am aware of them
6. I must avenge the death of one I love

Flaws (d6)

1. I'm easily pushed into confrontation
2. I overindulge at every opportunity
3. I focus on details and lose the big picture
4. I fear conflict and avoid it all costs
5. I refuse to eat poorly prepared foods
6. I spend my money as soon as I get any

d6	Personality Trait
1	I am happiest when busy...I am grouchy when bored
2	I am short tempered when focused on a specific task and often bark orders to others
3	I am a jolly person who enjoys simple pleasures
4	I speak very loudly
5	I am quiet and focused
6	I am very loving and want to care for everyone

d6	Ideal
1	Caring - I live to see everyone cared for and happy (Good)
2	Gluttony - I want a taste of everything good, for really good things I want more than a taste (Evil)
3	Tradition - It is important to honor traditions and meet people's expectations (Lawful)
4	Discovery - I enjoy trying new things (Chaotic)
5	Knowledge - I want to be the most skilled and most prepared at everything I do (Neutral)
6	Community - I want to take care of those who live where I live

d6	Bond
1	I grew up always wanting. I will never be hungry again
2	I must always be prepared for anything.
3	I have a mentor/employer that was like a parent to me.
4	My family is my motivation, the rely on my support.
5	I had an employer whose business was a front for a secret organization; they know I am aware of them
6	I must avenge the death of one I love

d6	Flaw
1	I'm easily pushed into confrontation
2	I overindulge at every opportunity
3	I focus on details and lose the big picture
4	I fear conflict and avoid it at all costs
5	I refuse to eat poorly prepared foods
6	I spend my money as soon as I get any