You have cared for animals for a long time. Whether having been a vetrenarian, farmer, or even just a pet owner, you know animals like the back of your hand. You have learned of the many species and subspecies of all kinds of creatures, from blink dogs to blue jays and everything inbetween. You've even learned from them how their behaviors change, what they eat, and what their prey/predators are.

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and Nature, Survival.

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)

Languages: One your choose.

Equipment: One pet with CR 1 or lower, set of common clothes, a small bag with a handful of berries, a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), and a pouch of 15 gp.

 

Suggested Characteristics

Personality:

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d6	Personality Trait
1	I often get lost in my own world when surrounded by nature.
2	I can't go a day without interacting with animals.
3	I was, in fact, raised by wolves.
4	I've been out of society for a long time, and sometimes get into awkward situations
5	My animals are constantly going astray. I love them to bits, but I'm constantly on the lookout around nature.
6	Nature and I must be one. For a start, I don't talk that much. Not to people, anyway.

d6	Ideal
1	Life. Every living thing deserves a chance to survive. (Good)
2	Power. My animals are an easy means of seizing control. (Evil)
3	Nature. The natural world will overcome all in time. (Neutral)
4	No Boundaries. My animals deserve to roam where they wish, as do I. (Chaotic)
5	Order. My creatures - and society - must be kept in line. (Lawful)
6	Animals. Beasts are our equals, if only we would stop and listen to them. (Any)

d5	Bond
1	My animals are the most important thing in my life. Each one holds a special place in my heart.
2	I've always had a soft spot for one particular animal. I know I shouldn't, but he or she's so sweet!
3	One of my animals was killed by a monster. I swore to avenge it long ago.
4	My childhood sweetheart helped me with my animals from the start. I am loyal to him or her above all else.
5	I was raised by a tribe in the forest, whose animals I looked after. My loyalty will forever lie with them.

d6	Flaw
1	My animals go astray too much. They'll be the death of me.
2	My animals' safety is more important than any quest.
3	I hate anyone who doesn't appreciate nature. I can't help it, I just do.
4	I treat all animals as friends, even those which could be spies.
5	It's hard for me to strike a killing blow.
6	I think of my animals too much, and can miss vital pieces of information.