You have always had an affinity with horses. You found it simple to get them to obey your commands or change directions with a flick of your wrist on the reins. Your skill is known in your local area and you are looking to test yourself against the best riders from all around.
- Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in Animal Handling and Performance.
- Equipment: You have a Riding Horse complete with: saddle, riding, saddlebags, bit and bridle.
Equestrian Speciality
To determine your equestrian skill, roll a d4 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d4 | Equestrian Speciality |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dressage |
| 2 | Eventing |
| 3 | Racing |
| 4 | Show Jumping |
Feature: Horsin' Around
You have advantage on Animal Handling rolls made when a horse is involved. You can also cut down on travel time when travelling by horse.
Suggested Characteristics
Equestrian Masters are known far and wide for their skills and patience; their characteristics reflect this. The bond between rider and horse often comes from - or helps inform - the values of the Equestrian Master.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My skill makes me think more highly of myself than of others. |
| 2 | I tend to boast about my accomplishments. |
| 3 | I dote on my horse. It is the best horse around! |
| 4 | I show extreme patience even in times of stress. People and animals can pick up on your feelings. |
| 5 | I crave the thrill of competition. |
| 6 | I immediately write off those that don't share my interest. |
| 7 | I tend to ramble when talking about my skill or my animal. |
| 8 | I love the freedom of riding. There's nothing quite like it. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-improvement can be found by pushing through your limits. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Sharing our passions with others is what brings us closer together and makes the world a better place. (Good) |
| 3 | Following the rules is of utmost importance. (Lawful) |
| 4 | The freedom of riding cannot be matched. The only limitation is running out of land to ride on. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | People and animals are only good to me so long as they're useful. After that they are disposable. (Evil) |
| 6 | I want to be the best. Like no one ever was. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I protect my horse at all costs. |
| 2 | I work to get people interested in my skill. The more the merrier! |
| 3 | I'll never forget my greatest defeat. |
| 4 | I want to be someone people can look up to. |
| 5 | I remember those who told me I wasn't good enough. They drive me to be better. |
| 6 | I carry tokens with me to remember horses that I no longer have. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm certain in my ability and blind to my shortcomings. |
| 2 | I had a hard childhood. I started riding to escape it. |
| 3 | I don't actually like horses. I'm just good at what I do. |
| 4 | I am not a gracious loser. I am quick to anger when things aren't going my way. |
| 5 | I view those less skilled than I as not worth my time. |
| 6 | I sometimes get lost in the feeling of riding and don't pay much attention to my surroundings or companions. |
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