This odd medieval occupation entailed literally herding bears from one town to the next. Bears were largely utilized for bloodsports like bear baiting, which involved setting up gangs of dogs to battle the bear. Many members of royalty were known to be admirers, resulting in a rise in the number of bear pits, often known as "bear gardens," being created in major cities. Villagers were able to enjoy the "fun" of major city bear baiting fights from the comfort of their own homes because to bearleaders.
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and Performance or Athletics,
- Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (Land) and Cook's Utensils or Herbalism Kit.
- Languages: Common and one of Dwarvish, Elvish, Halfling, or Orc.
- Equipment: Whip, Dagger, Small Knife, Signal Whistle, Clothes, Common, Clothes, Traveler's, Rope, Hempen (50 feet)
You have a bear...
Choose from the list below or roll.
Feature: Say hello to my little friend...
You can roll or choose from the "You Have a Bear..." table if you have a bear. Although the bear is devoted to you, it has been trained to fight in a gladiator arena or to battle dogs in a "bear garden." A young black bear, a young brown bear, a black bear, or a brown bear are all available. The disadvantage is that because it is a trained combat bear, it can rage, and you lose control of the bear. You can lose control in a variety of ways: you lose your signal whistle; something frightens your bear; the bear becomes bloodied; and so on.
Suggested Characteristics
Choose or roll from the tables below.
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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I have a lesson for every situation, drawn from observing nature.
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3
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I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won’t save you from a hungry brown bear.
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4
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I feel far more comfortable around animals than people.
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5
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I eat like a pig and have bad manners.
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6
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I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, with everything I own wrapped in a bundle in my arms.
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Nothing rattles me; I have a lie for every occasion.
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8
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I think of everything in terms of monetary value.
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Ideal |
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All for a Coin. I’ll do nearly anything if it means I turn a profit. (Evil)
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Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good)
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Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful)
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4
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Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral)
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People. I strive to inspire my spectators. (Neutral)
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6
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Growth. Lessons hide in victory and defeat. (Any)
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Bond |
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My bear/bears are my family.
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My mistake got someone hurt. I’ll never make that mistake again.
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3
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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4
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I owe a debt that cannot be repaid in gold.
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5
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No one else should have to endure the hardships I’ve been through.
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6
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I give most of my profits to a charitable cause, and I don’t like to brag about it.
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Flaw |
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I tend to assess my relationships in terms of profit and loss.
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I struggle to trust the words of others.
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I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants.
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4
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There’s no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest.
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5
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I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
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6
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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