You ha e been a Blacksmith for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons, armor and learned how to forge them. You have learned the basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive out in the world. You might have been hired by astanding national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps soldiers a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your career. Did you work in a small village, a standing army or a private party.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception[/skill]
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, Artisan's tools
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a your first work (a dagger, a simple knife, or piece of a armor), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
During your time as a blacksmith, you had a specific role to play in your Courier. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
| d3 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quartermaster |
| 2 | Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like) |
| 3 | Shop keeper |
You have a blacksmith rank from your career as a blacksmith. Other blacksmiths still recognize your authority and influence, and they defer to you if they are of a lower rank. You can invoke your rank to exert influence over other blacksmith and requisition simple equipment or horses for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized.
Suggested Characteristics
The time blacksmith spent by the forge and smelter gave them rigid discipline and shaping there ideals. They have a taste for strong and cool brink.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. |
| 3 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 4 | I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. |
| 5 | I have a crude sense of humor. |
| 6 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) |
| d5 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. |
| 2 | My honor is my life. |
| 3 | I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. |
| 4 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 5 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| d5 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. |
| 2 | I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
| 3 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 4 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
| 5 | I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
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