You have lived your life in the service of your tribe. Quickly you learned that works of metal are far superior to that of bone, wood, and leather, dedicating yourself to their production in all forms. Whether you learned your skills through trial and error, were taught by a fellow tribal craftsman, or apprenticed at a blacksmith’s shop, you use your talent to improve the quality of life for your tribe. Being a nomadic people, you will visit local settlements to trade and use their forge or use more primitive tribal forges secreted throughout your tribe’s territory. You know the location of veins of ore in this same area and are constantly on the lookout for new locations.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Pick, Miner's, Smith's Tools
- Languages: One language related to the craftsman you apprenticed under or the people you commonly trade with.
- Equipment: A miner’s pick (well worn and perfectly balanced after years of use), smith’s tools, a maker’s mark chisel used to mark your handiwork with the symbol of your tribe, a set of common clothes, and two obsidian gems in a leather pouch.
Feature: Craftsman's Candor
Through your years of experience you’ve been able to glean specialized knowledge on the different forms and uses of metals. Your knowledge and skill are immediately recognized by those who share your craft and gaining information from them can be done easily while plying your trade. Almost a sixth sense, you are able to find veins of ore, discern different metal types, and haggle for discounts on raw materials. Your DM will set the probability at which you find veins of ore and the difficulty of harvesting. In addition, you can use the forge of any friendly creature by providing labor or imparting new knowledge to them.
Suggested Characteristics
Metalworkers are invaluable to a tribe and are celebrated among the members, though some believe pillaging is superior to crafting. You understand the value of hard work and the importance of your role among the tribe, however you are not immune to the temptation of power and the sins of greed.
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I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. If I don’t have the right materials then the project will not be undertaken.
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2
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I’m self important and look down on those who do not appreciate fine works.
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3
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I always wanted to know how metal was turned from raw ore into tools and equipment.
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4
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I’m full of puns centered around mining and smithing, which sometimes people don’t get.
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5
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I’m rude to people who lack my dedication and commitment to hard work.
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6
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I like to talk at length about metalworking.
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7
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I don’t part with my money or resources easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
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8
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I’m well known for my work among the tribes and small villages. I’ll make my skills known to those who haven’t heard of me.
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Ideal |
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Community. It is the duty of all tribe members to strengthen the bonds of the clan and secure out strength. (Lawful)
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2
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Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the tribe and our allies. (Good)
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3
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Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I’m only in it for the power and respect. (Evil)
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5
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People. I’m committed to the people I can about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
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6
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Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
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Bond |
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The forge where I learned to craft is the most important place in the world to me.
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2
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I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
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3
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I owe my tribe/master a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
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4
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I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love.
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5
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One day I will return to my clan and prove that I am the greatest craftsman of all time.
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6
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I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my tribe and ruined my livelihood.
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Flaw |
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I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
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2
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I’m quick to assume that someone outside of my tribe is trying to cheat me.
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3
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No one must ever learn that I once stole resources from the tribal horde.
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4
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I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more.
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5
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I would kill to acquire my own permanent forge.
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6
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I’m terribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
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