You have lived in the forest for most, if not all, your life. you have learned the forest ways on your own. You may or may not remember your past...
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine why you grew up in the forest, if you bonded with animals, etc.
- Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: choose [ Woodcarver's Tools, Herbalism Kit, Flute, Pan Flute]
- Languages: For every 14 years you spend in the wild, you learn an animal language. For longer living races such as elves, this is increased to every 75 years. These can vary from wolvish, to hawk speak.
- Equipment: A small bit of nature (A twig with a leaf, a smooth river stone, Etc.), A set of common clothes, a pouch containing 10 gp, and Something an animal gave to you ( a feather, a lock of fur, etc).
There is a reason you live in the forest. Roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
| d6 | Reason for living in the forest |
|---|---|
| 1 | You were born there |
| 2 | You are part animal |
| 3 | You and your family have to escape a terrible darkness. |
| 4 | You ran away |
| 5 | You came by choice |
| 6 | You desire a more secluded life |
Animals you encounter have a basic sense that you will not harm it. This effect ends if you attack, or if it is enchanted or magic.
Spell List
You have more access to nature spells, having more natural attack spells.
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | animal friendship, thunderwave |
| 2nd | animal messenger, locate animals or plants |
| 3rd | call lightning, conjure animals, plant growth |
| 4th | guardian of nature |
| 5th | commune with nature |
| 8th | animal shapes |
Suggested Characteristics
The feelings of being alone in the wilderness have made most forest dwells have bad social skills, being shy or arrogant at times without realizing.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a hard time being around normal people. |
| 2 | I am fiercely loyal to my animal family |
| 3 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | I hate humans/elves/dwarves for killing my family |
| 5 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 6 | I'm usually the weird one in the group |
| 7 | I always have my hair messy, if i have any. |
| 8 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | I try to face my fears and be nice to people. (Good) |
| 2 | No matter how i feel, i follow the laws of the towns i visit. (Lawful) |
| 3 | I have devoted myself to killing the men who killed my family. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | I will use my animal servants to control everything. (Evil) |
| 5 | I am happy with my current life. (Neutral) |
| 6 | I believe that every creature matters (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would still lay down my life for my animal friends. |
| 2 | A mysterious figure saved my life. I have made it my mission to find them and thank them. |
| 3 | My honor is my life. |
| 4 | I will never forget what the men who killed my family look like |
| 5 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 6 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am scared of the beast that lives in the forest. |
| 2 | I have little respect for anyone who is not of the forest. |
| 3 | I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
| 4 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 5 | I obey the laws of the forest very seriously, too seriously. |
| 6 | I’d rather eat a poisonous mushroom than admit when I’m wrong. |
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