Northland Seafarer was originally published in the Moonshae Isles Regional Guide and is reproduced here with permission from Baldman Games
The northlands of the Moonshae Islands raise rugged and hardy people who can sail, fight, and seemingly live off the rocks and the ice of the sea. As one of these Northlanders, you fit the bill perfectly. You were once one of the raiders that attacked the other people of the Moonshaes. You can fight on land and sea and are as comfortable on a vessel as you are on dry land. You fought for your people until you were asked to go out into the rest of the Moonshae Islands by Rault the Wise to learn about the state of the region.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Nature
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, vehicles (water)
- Equipment: Navigator’s tools, traveler’s clothes, a charm of Valkur (Hero-God of the Northlanders), and a pouching containing 10 gp
You’ve sailed long enough to know the ships of the Moonshae Isles when you see them: the colors of their sails, the look of the ships, and other distinctive features. If you get a good look at a ship, you know what ship it is and if it’s native to the Moonshaes. If it’s not from the Moonshaes, you at least know where the ship hails from.
Suggested Characteristics
The Northlanders are a hardy people. They fight amongst themselves for supremacy, but they understand a life Chapter 3 | Player Options 37 of raiding and pillaging means they need to have each other’s backs when away from home. This hard way of life informs their personal outlooks.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I might not like someone, but I will fight by their side and fight well. |
| 2 | The sea and ice are harsh, but they give me everything I need. |
| 3 | I like a good fight more than a good conversation. |
| 4 | Sailing these waters is where I find beauty in this world. |
| 5 | It’s not about killing my enemies, as long as I can take their things for my own. |
| 6 | A life taken by me is no different from one taken by old age or disease. |
| 7 | I live by a code of honor, although it might be a little more violent than other’s codes. |
| 8 | I only raid to keep those I love alive. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Loyal. I fight for my Jarl, no matter who they are. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Hate. All outsiders of the Moonshae Islands must die. (Evil) |
| 3 | Open. I can learn many things from those I fight. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Repentance. I’ll never kill another innocent. (Good) |
| 5 | Power. I live for the thrill of battle. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Curious. I wish to see the whole of the Moonshae Islands and beyond. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My loved ones and my ancestors drive me to succeed. |
| 2 | I will never let down my people with my actions. |
| 3 | The horizon, and the people and lands there, hold my greatest joy. |
| 4 | I would do anything for my people. |
| 5 | I seek glory to be worthy of someone’s love. |
| 6 | Reavers killed my comrades and took our ship. I will take the ship back and kill every last one of them. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Ffolk are a weaker version of the Northlanders and are beneath me. |
| 2 | I don’t take insults well, and I don’t forget or forgive them easily. |
| 3 | Killing, fighting, and pillaging are the best ways to solve problems. |
| 4 | The Moonshaes are harsh and death comes to us all. I protect myself first and all others second. |
| 5 | I follow orders because I trust my captain, even if it costs me everything. |
| 6 | The liquor of the Moonshaes is my greatest joy and greatest enemy. |
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