Knight of the Greenbriar

You come from a humble life as a woodland critter, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village of Greenbriar Hold regard you as one of their champions, and your destiny calls you to stand against the Giants and monsters that threaten the woodland folk everywhere.

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, Perception, Survival

 

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools

Languages: Sylvan

Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a dagger, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

A folk hero is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their home communities remain very important to them.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2	If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3	When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4	I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
5	I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
6	Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
7	I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8	I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2	Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3	Freedom. Giants must not be allowed to oppress the people ever again. (Chaotic)
4	Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
5	Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
6	Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2	I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
3	A terrible Giant once smashed my nest, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
4	My scars are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
5	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6	I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.

d6	Flaw
1	A Giant who rules near my home will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2	I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
3	I secretly long for the simplicity of being a just an ordinary woodland creature.
4	I have a weakness for the mysteries in the ancient ruins, especially shiny things.
5	Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a Woodland Folk lording over the land.
6	I have trouble trusting other species of Woodland Folk, other than my own