War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a Warband, or perhaps a member of a War Party who rose to prominence during a recent battle.

You are trained in the ways of the Warrior, to be a fierce fighter in battle as a guerrilla fighter. You are self-sufficient in the wild and are at home there, you can forage for food and make a home out of what the wilderness gives you.

You have an excellent memory of geography, and you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.

When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which Warrior Clan organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences as a Warrior. A sword for hire? Or you might have been a Clan Chieftain's guard, or a part of a warband.

 

Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Stealth 

Tool Proficiencies: Smith's Tools

Languages: Elvish, Common

Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a Clothes, Leather, a Weapon (any you are proficient in).

Suggested Characteristics

Battles combined with the rigid discipline of being a Warrior leave their mark on all Warriors, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and sometimes leaving them vulnerable to rage and hatred.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm always on alert because my enemies are everywhere.
2	I am a Lone Wolf, and I’m slow to make friends.
3	I’m haunted by memories of my battles. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
4	I’m full of inspiring tales of battles and experience relevant to almost every battle I have been in.
5	I can stare death in the face without flinching.
6	I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7	I have a crude sense of humor.
8	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

d6	Ideal
1	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and have respect authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Might. Life is a battle and only the strong wins. (Evil)
5	Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6	Nation. My Clan, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for my brothers in Arms.
2	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat of my fellow Warriors suffered and the enemies who dealt it.
4	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
5	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
6	My honor is my life.

d6	Flaw
1	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me cautions.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost the lives of my fellow Warriors—and I would do anything to keep that mistake a secret.
4	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5	I am prone to rage and will not listen to reason.
6	I always brag about my Warrior skills.