Background: Raised in the Wild
You were born and raised in the wilderness, far from civilization. Whether it was due to circumstances out of your control or a deliberate choice by your parents or guardians, you learned to survive on your own in the untamed lands. You have become one with nature, and have learned to live off the land and fend for yourself.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Athletics
As someone who was raised in the wild, you have gained certain skills that allow you to survive and thrive in harsh and unforgiving environments. You are proficient in Survival and either Animal Handling, Athletics, or Stealth. Survival represents your ability to track prey, find shelter, and locate sources of food and water. Animal Handling represents your ability to understand and communicate with animals, while Athletics represents your physical prowess and endurance, and Stealth represents your ability to move silently and remain hidden.
- Tool Proficiencies: As a Raised in the Wild background, you are proficient with one type of artisan's tools of your choice, such as a leatherworker's tools or a woodcarver's tools. This reflects the skills you learned while living off the land and relying on your own resourcefulness. Additionally, you are proficient with one type of musical instrument, reflecting the joy you found in creating music to soothe yourself during your isolated upbringing.
- Languages: As someone raised in the wild, you are familiar with the language of animals and nature, but you also have a basic understanding of common languages spoken by civilized beings. You can speak, read, and write in one or more common languages of your choice, such as Common, Elvish, Dwarvish, or Orcish, depending on your upbringing and experiences.
- Equipment: A hunting trap, a set of traveler's clothes, a belt pouch containing 10 gold pieces, a simple weapon (such as a spear or shortbow) and a small collection of trinkets gathered during your time in the wilderness
The Raised in the Wild background comes with a special table that allows players to roll for additional starting equipment. The table includes a variety of useful items that would be commonly found or crafted in the wilderness, such as animal traps, fishing nets, and primitive tools. This table provides an opportunity for players to further customize their character and reflect their survival skills and knowledge of the natural world.
You have developed a natural intuition for navigating the wilderness, and can easily discern direction, find food and water, and identify local flora and fauna. You are also adept at avoiding natural hazards and can find shelter from the elements.
Suggested Characteristics
Raised in the Wild backgrounds tend to be fiercely independent and self-sufficient, often preferring the company of animals over people. They value freedom, and may have a hard time adjusting to the constraints of society. They may also have a deep respect for nature and a desire to protect it.
| d5 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am fiercely independent and do not like relying on others for help. |
| 2 | I am always alert and aware of my surroundings. |
| 3 | I have a deep respect for nature and all living things. |
| 4 | I prefer the company of animals over people. |
| 5 | I am slow to trust others, but fiercely loyal to those I consider friends. |
| d5 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. I value my independence above all else. |
| 2 | Protection. I will do whatever it takes to protect the natural world. |
| 3 | Self-sufficiency. I believe that I can rely only on myself. |
| 4 | Exploration. I have a deep desire to explore and discover new places. |
| 5 | Survival. Life in the wilderness has taught me to value survival above all else. |
| d5 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I feel a deep connection to the wilderness and all its creatures. |
| 2 | I am searching for the family that left me in the wilderness as a child. |
| 3 | I owe my life to a mentor who taught me how to survive in the wild. |
| 4 | I have a deep respect for the natural order of things and will defend it at all costs. |
| 5 | I am always looking for ways to improve my survival skills and push myself to the limit. |
| d5 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have trouble communicating with others and often come across as blunt or rude. |
| 2 | I have difficulty understanding social norms and may unintentionally offend others. |
| 3 | I struggle to trust anyone who was not raised in the wild. |
| 4 | I have a hard time dealing with the stresses of city life. |
| 5 | I have a tendency to be impulsive and take unnecessary risks. |
Contacts
As a Raised in the Wild background, your contacts are likely to be other individuals who have also lived in the wilderness or have a connection to nature. This may include hunters, trappers, hermits, rangers, or druids who have knowledge of the land and can provide information on local flora and fauna, or even hidden caves and ancient ruins. These contacts may also be willing to share tips on survival skills such as foraging, hunting, and navigating through the wilderness. However, since you have grown up in isolation, your contacts may be limited and may require trust-building before they can be relied upon for assistance.
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