You were raised on a farm and are now a master of agriculture. You've learned to work and respect your animals and how to understand weather patterns and seasons to sow and grow the best crops.
These are from in The Kingdom of Grimsby Bremen Town-Musicians published by Cat Tale Press, 2021
They are also PWYW here: drivethrurpg.com/product/364769/Backgrounds-in-the-Kingdom-of-Grimsby
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Athletics
- Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter's Tools, Herbalism Kit
- Equipment: Set of work clothes, handkerchief or wide-brimmed hat, small trowel, hand cultivator, carpenter's kit, and a pouch containing 10gp
Feature: Foraging and Farming Expert
You are able to teach and work on farmlands as well as teach and train farm animals. Additionally, you can forage for food and water near or on farmlands for up to six people provided that there is food or water available in the area.
Suggested Characteristics
Your simple life filled with hard work and open lands has shaped your personality.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I like prefer the company of animals better than people. |
| 2 | I am uncomfortable in crowded cities when I have to visit one and long for the open farmlands the whole time. |
| 3 | I hate living in the farmlands and dream of a life anywhere else. |
| 4 | I put all of my earnings back into my farm and animals. |
| 5 | I am a morning person and am up by dawn to work and typically stay busy all day. |
| 6 | I am actually very wealthy from a past career or inheritance, so I bought a farm and retired. |
| 7 | I love having guests to the farm and showing them around. |
| 8 | I give half of my crops away to charities to help those in need. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. Everyone has a right to enough food. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. Everything I grow and sell is properly logged and inventoried. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. I grow food so that I do not have to depend on others for basic needs. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Seasonal. Every season and harvest is different and requires being flexible and constant change. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Greed. I horde all of my crops and animals regardless of whether I need them or not. (Evil) |
| 6 | Defender. I will defend my farmlands and animals against any creature or people who threaten them. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will someday leave the farm for bigger things. |
| 2 | I will find the person who destroyed my farm years ago. |
| 3 | I am a farmer and one day my children will also inherit and care for the farm. |
| 4 | I am a farmer because feeding people is the most important career anyone could have. |
| 5 | I will protect my farms no matter the cost. I am responsible for the lives of my animals. |
| 6 | I moved out to farmlands to escape my family's shame that I continue to hide from. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have harmed creatures and other animals who have stolen from my farm. |
| 2 | I sell some animals and crops on black markets and smuggle them into other kingdoms to sell. |
| 3 | I suffer constant dreams of my farmlands being destroyed. |
| 4 | I am distrustful of outsiders and city folk. |
| 5 | Everything on the farm must be perfect no matter the cost or my suffering |
| 6 | I sometimes neglect my duties do to my vices. |
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