You've dedicated a large portion of your time to the observation of benches. From wood to stone to metal, you've seen large benches, short benches, garden benches, wicker benches, and every bench under the sun. Some people find it strange, but there is something about these exquisite chairs that charms you.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter's tools, One type of gaming set
- Languages: Any one language of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Favorite Bench
You've sat on all manner of benches, but some kinds just get you in a way others don't. Choose or randomly determine a favorite bench type. Resting on your favored bench type will allow you to complete a long rest in half the time.
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Favorite Bench |
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1
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Wooden
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2
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Stone
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3
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Cushioned
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4
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Leather
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5
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Ornate
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6
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Woven
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Feature: Bench Marked
Since you study benches so thoroughly, you can recall the names of anyone who has their name on a bench. Whether it's on a memorial plaque or a hand-carved signature. The name must be written in a language that you understand.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a Bench Enthusiast.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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A bench is made for many. It's always good to have company.
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2
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I use benches as landmarks more than I use street signs or buildings.
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3
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I enjoy traveling to new places, imagine all the benches I could see!
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4
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I name every single bench I encounter on my travels.
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5
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I enjoy crafting my own benches, regardless of the quality.
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6
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I think a rusty bench is an opportunity for refurbishment.
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7
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I use a lot of complex, historical words to describe benches, even though I'm not entirely sure what they all mean.
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8
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I would much rather be looking at some benches right now.
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Ideal |
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1
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Respect. Benches deserve the utmost care possible. (Good)
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2
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Advancement. The number of benches in a town is a good measurement of quality. (Lawful)
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3
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Rebellion. The government wants to destroy all benches and needs to be stopped. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. Benches were put on this planet for my enjoyment and my enjoyment only. (Evil)
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5
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Community. A bench is nothing without people to sit on it. (Neutral)
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6
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Comfort. Sometimes it's nice to just sit and watch the town. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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My family doesn't approve of my interests. I hope they understand someday.
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2
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I come from a whole town of likeminded bench enthusiasts.
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3
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I am searching for the perfect bench. I will go to any length to find it.
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4
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I always leave a mark on any benches to attract fellow intellectuals.
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5
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I once met a bench maker who I have been pursuing for years.
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6
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The benches are my friends. they talk to me sometimes but nobody else can hear them.
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Flaw |
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1
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To cause harm to a bench is a direct declaration of war.
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2
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I will always trust another bench fan. how could they steer me wrong?
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3
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A bench should always be made perfectly or not at all.
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4
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I find it hard to pay attention to anything else when a bench is nearby.
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5
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I can only be friends with those who have a plaque on a bench somewhere.
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6
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I don't actually like benches very much, nobody can know this.
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