You once were a chef, the king of food. Either you were an artisan chef with a fine sense of taste, a master chef who knows dozens on dozens of recipes by heart, or a cook at the mess hall, serving food quickly and on the double. You understand that food has a voice; it can express moods with the right combinations of ingredients, or bring people together with a peaceful meal. What brought you out of the kitchen? A rare ingredient? Maybe your upper chef decided it was time for you to go? Or, maybe, you wanted to go on an adventure to diversify your recipe book? Regardless on why you decided to change pace from your culinary solitude, your cooking and food-handling skills will prove vital to an adventuring party. You may even find food where most people don't!
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Cook's Utensils
- Languages: You know two languages of your choice, but your vocabulary with these languages is limited to terms related to recipes, cooking techniques, and foodstuffs.
- Equipment: A mess kit, a set of cook's utensils, a spice kit, a bottle of cooking oil, several recipe books, a tinderbox, an iron pot, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5gp.
Kitchen Position
Brigade de cuisine, (kitchen brigade in Common) is a system of hierarchy found in restaurants and hotels employing extensive staff, commonly referred to as "kitchen staff" in common-speaking countries. This structured team system delegates responsibilities to different individuals who specialize in certain tasks. You can alter these titles to suit your language choice for this background.
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Kitchen Position |
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Rôtisseur (roast cook)
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2
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Pâtissier (pastry cook)
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3
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Poissonnier (fishcook)
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4
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Potager (soup cook)
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5
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Boulanger (baker)
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6
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Confiseur (candy maker)
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7
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Legumier (vegetable cook)
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8
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Friturier (fry cook)
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9
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Grillardin (grill cook)
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10
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Saucier (saucemaker)
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11
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Boucher (butcher)
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Feature: Quickest Way To Somebody's Heart
You are able to earn a comfortable living for free during your downtime, by working as a cook. In addition, you are able to feed your adventuring companions modest meals each day for free, unless the DM discerns that you are in a barren place devoid of anything edible for miles, such as a desert or dungeon. You are also able to use your talents to arrange meetings with anyone interested in a free meal. By offering to a cook a free meal for someone who would appreciate it, you are able to have audience with them over that meal, or they may otherwise simply owe you a small favor.
Suggested Characteristics
Chefs vary widely in temperaments. As professionals, they can be fickle and perfectionists who run their team ragged. However, they are also dedicated to their vocation and skill to ultimately fill up bellies and provide hospitality.
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Personality Trait |
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My opinion is relevant - whether you like it or not.
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2
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I multitask very well.
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3
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I let others know I expect them to work as hard as I do.
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4
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I make noises which indicate my mood when I eat.
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5
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When insulted, I hurl even greater insults (or food) back.
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6
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I like to take my time and savor each moment.
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7
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I try to keep things as clean as possible.
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8
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I am always on the lookout for something novel and exotic.
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Ideal |
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Creativity. I don't even follow my own recipes, I just follow my gut instinct! (Chaotic)
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2
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Knowledge. You can learn a lot about people from what they choose to eat. (Neutral)
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3
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Hierarchy. I know my place. Know yours. (Lawful)
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4
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Generosity. My gift is for all to enjoy! (Good)
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5
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Community. I am just one contribution which keeps this society together (Neutral)
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6
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Fame. I will be known as the greatest master chef for all time! (Any)
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Bond |
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My grandmother had a secret recipe she took to her grave. I am trying to replicate it.
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2
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There is a famous chef who I idolize.
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3
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I am putting together a book of recipes from around the world!
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4
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While other lands have vibrant cuisine, nothing beats a meal in the home country.
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5
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I use only the elaborate techniques of my master, even when preparing simple dishes.
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6
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I always keep a bottle of my favorite spice or herb on hand.
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Flaw |
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I'd rather eat nothing than something bland, stale, burnt, undercooked, or otherwise beneath me.
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2
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I am comedically competitive.
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3
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I whine and complain when uncomfortable.
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4
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I have little to no tolerance for frivolity.
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5
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I have troubles trusting others with their assigned tasks, especially if I assigned them.
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