All your life you have had a strict guardian. You've been shielded from the world and have lived in seclusion—either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or with only your family—for a formative part of your life. You grew up in the outskirts, far from civilization and the comforts of town and technology. You've developed many skills and habits in your time at home, but you're also rather inexperienced when it comes to the outside world. The wilds are in your blood, whether you were a nomad, a farmer, a recluse, a hunter-gatherer, or a shepherd. Even in places where you don't know the specific features of the terrain, you know the ways of the wild.
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in Nature and Medicine.
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient in any 2 Artisan Tools, Instruments or Gaming Sets.
- Languages: Choose any 2.
- Equipment:
- Any Artisan Tools, any Instrument or Gaming Set, and a trinket.
Every homeschool is different, whether you're from a small farmstead in the countryside or have been traveling the uncharted territory all your life, your teacher and learning style make for a unique set of skills and knowledge. What kind of life has yours been?
| d10 | HOME LIFE |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was unruly when I was younger and my guardian(s) think I still need to be kept in check. |
| 2 | My family is very tight-knit and wants to keep me close—no matter what I want. |
| 3 | I have a trait or ability that is shunned or feared by many people around me, and my guardian(s) just wants to protect me. |
| 4 | I chose to live this life to live in accordance with my religion. |
| 5 | My guardian(s) was raised the same way and it's all they seem to know. |
| 6 | Something happened to my sibling because they were careless, and my guardian(s) doesn't want the same to happen to me. |
| 7 | My town or country is crawling with danger and my guardian is afraid of me getting hurt. |
| 8 | My guardian(s) is caretaker of an ancient relic or religious site, and is training me for the same duty. |
| 9 | I was exiled from my home after I made some bad decisions. |
| 10 | My guardian(s) was an adventurer that fell to a cruel fate and they constantly fear I will do the same. |
Wanderer Option
Because of the travel you've done, you have an excellent memory for maps and geography, and you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.
Homebody Option
You rarely leave home and keep to yourself for the most part. You are very comfortable in your own skin and are not bothered by quiet, solitude, or soul-searching. You've spent many long days reading and learning about the lands beyond your home and are full of curiosity for everything you've never experienced. Choose an expertise on Religion or History. Additionally, you've had lots of time to hone various skills while stuck at home. This gives you an extra proficiency in an Artisan Tool, Instrument, or Gaming set of your choice.
Suggested Characteristics
Some people are well suited to a life of seclusion, whereas others chafe against it and long for company. Whether they embrace solitude or long to escape it, this kind of life shapes their attitudes and ideals. How does your sheltered life affect you now?
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I find even the most mundane things exciting. |
| 2 | I'm driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home. |
| 3 | I often latch onto someone I trust and find it hard to leave their side. |
| 4 | I've been conditioned to be cautious of strangers, and I always am. |
| 5 | I lived a very sheltered life, so standard customs seem foreign to me. I'm oblivious to etiquette and social expectations. |
| 6 | My life has been very mundane until now, so I jump at the chance to try new things! |
| 7 | I love honing the skills I developed while at home. |
| 8 | The leader of my community had something wise to say on every topic, and I am eager to share that wisdom. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fun. All I want to do is have all the fun I never had at home! (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Curiosity. I want to learn all I can about the world outside my comfort zone. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Rebellion. I want to prove to my guardian(s) that I'm just fine on my own. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Old Habits. Despite leaving them behind, I can't help but follow my old guardian's rules. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there's nothing left to know. (Any) |
| 6 | Found Family. I want to find a new family that treats me better than my old one. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Even if they had a hard time expressing it, my guardian(s) loved me and I love them back. |
| 2 | All my home life brought me was strife and arbitrary rules, so I just want to start over my own way. |
| 3 | I have a toy/trinket/companion that always gave me comfort when I was struggling at home, and I still have it to this day. |
| 4 | I have a journal where I keep track of all the things I've learned since leaving my home. |
| 5 | I left society to hide from the ones who might have hurt me. I must someday confront them. |
| 6 | My teacher is the person who first informed me that my life was not fair, and that I should try to leave. I'm eternally grateful for them. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Now that I've entered the real world, I enjoy its delights a little too much. |
| 2 | There's no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest. |
| 3 | I have a hard time thinking for myself and tend to follow others' leads. |
| 4 | I am slow to trust others due to my guardian(s)'s incessant warnings about the dangers of the world. |
| 5 | I'm convinced that strangers are out to get me, so I build emotional walls that are hard to break. |
| 6 | My curiosity and naivety is extremely obvious; I am easy to manipulate. |
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