Hard Laborer

Your the kind of person who get paid by the hour to lift heavy crates and boxes, load and unload cargo, chop and stack lumber, and other things that require strong arms and a good back. The hours are long, the breaks are short, the work is hard, and the pay is measly, but it’s mostly an honest living and it keeps you fit. You might be a traveling worker; always moving from town to town looking for jobs, or a union member; part of an organized group of tight-nit laborers, but no matter where you are, people will always need heavy things lifted.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, and Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter's tools, one other set of tools, and one gaming set

Languages: Thieves' Cant and one other common language of your choice

Equipment: Carpenter's tools, an empty 3 inch by 5 inch toolbox, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Laborers are known for their hard-working nature, pride in their physical strength, and camaraderie with other members of the working class. Though some have gone through high-level schooling, many are less well educated and are often in this line of work because of a lack of other opportunities.

d10	Personality Trait
1	I get lost in my daydreams often.
2	If someone around me is too weak to do something, I'm happy to show them how it's done.
3	I will drop everything to show that I'm better than someone else.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I work hard, and am not overly fond of those who skate by on their laurels.
6	I write my schedule every day somewhere on my body.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.
9	I'm zealously proud of my town.
10	I resent those with more money than me.

d6	Ideal
1	Community. We’re all in this together, and I’ll lend a hand to anyone who looks like they’re struggling. (Good)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Duty. Someone's got to do what I do. (Lawful)
4	Opportunity. My job gives gives me many connections to local crime. (Evil)
5	Money. I do my job because I need the money. I would jump ship if a better offer came along. (Neutral)
6	Ambition. I'm going to work my way up until I'm living the life I want. (Any)

d10	Bond
1	I’m a member of a worker’s union. All these men are my brothers and I’m very involved in my community.
2	My father was the strongest man in the village before he died. Now it’s my turn.
3	I work hard to provide for a loved one who cannot provide for themselves.
4	I’m in deep with the local mob, and I’m trying to pay off my debts.
5	Every day the same person passes by where I work. I’m in love with them and I’m waiting for the right moment the tell them.
6	As a child I wasn’t very focused on school and often skipped class. Now I’m stuck with this low-wage job.
7	My boss has been taking money out of my paycheck. One of these days I'll get him back.
8	I have a workmate who disappeared.
9	I'm friends with a clerk who's trying to get me a better job.
10	I have a criminal contact who pays me for any information I pick up.

d8	Flaw
1	I often overwork myself and get injured frequently on the job.
2	I have trouble keeping my anger in check—it's cost me more than one job.
3	I'm too passive. I do whatever people tell me.
4	I would rather finish a job quickly than accurately or completely.
5	I try to inconvenience those I dislike.
6	If someone is doing something wrong, I will barge in and do it myself - even if I'm not much better at it.
7	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
8	I can’t resist a bet, and will take any opportunity to gamble.