Mountain Folk

Mountain folk reside in tight-knit clans that live in the hills and wild places of the land. They are accustomed to life in the wild and have developed some sense of fey magic from their time spent hills and hollows in which they live. There are mountain folk of nearly every known race, but they rarely, if ever, venture outside of the areas in which they grew up. Most commoners think mountain folk are a myth. Mountain folk are isolationists who are extremely paranoid of outsiders. They have their own means of communication through whistles and their own written code carved into surfaces within their domain. For most of the common world, the Mountain Folk are just a myth. Many disappearances have been attributed to these clans, though no hard evidence has ever been discovered. The Mountain Folk are said to be fey-touched and imbue the wine they drink with their magic. Very rarely do the Mountain Folk accept outsiders into their clan, and when they do the person is usually never heard from again...

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Brewer's Kit, Carpenter's Tools

Languages: Sylvan

Equipment: Carpenter's Tools, a signal whistle, a whetstone, a druidic focus, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 5 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Mountain folk are curious but reclusive. By nature they are untrusting of anyone outside of their clan and the clans near them. You grew up one with the wilderness and understand the importance of balance in nature. You also have a strong sense of family and are deathly loyal to those you consider part of your clan.

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 would rather settle arguments with wisdom and words than physicality.
5	I am widly interested in the habits and traditions of cultures different from my own.
6	Etiquette is completely wasted on me. I do not understand the pomp and circumstance of civilized society.
7	I try to emulate those around me in order to fit in.
8	I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?

d6	Ideal
1	Curiosity. I long to see what life is like outside of the clans. (Chaotic)
2	Family. The clan is family, protecting our way of life and traditions is of the utmost importance. (Lawful)
3	Freedom. The clans have hid for too long. We have much to share with the outside world. (Chaotic)
4	Play. If something gets too hard, it's time to find a new adventure. (Any)
5	Reciprocity. I make deals with the outside world ONLY to benefit my clan. (Neutral)
6	Destiny. The fey have shown me a world far beyone what I know...I must know why. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My clan leader has sent me to seek out another clan that no one has heard from in many years.
2	The mountains are sacred and should be kept that way.
3	Industry is encroaching on our way of life. I will do whatever I can to stop it.
4	The trinkets I carry represent my clan. I can never lose them if I am to be welcomed back.
5	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6	My betrothed stayed with the clan to help our ailing leader. I wish they had come with me to pursue my destiny.

d6	Flaw
1	I look down on outsiders and their way of life...and let them know how I fell about it when I get the chance.
2	I’m convinced of the knowledge the Fey have shown me, and I will blindly trust most Fey I come in contact with.
3	When I was young I was ousted from my clan for speaking out against tradition, so I can never go home again.
4	I have a weakness for the conveniences of civilized society.
5	Secretly, I believe that the mountain folk are the only true owners of the mountainous regions of the world.
6	It's extremely hard for anyone who isn't Mountain Folk to gain my trust.