You are a man (or woman) without a home, and travel the world as if it were all one huge house of yours. Perhaps you were once a hero, maybe you were a soldier of an army? Regardless, for one reason or another you've abandoned that semi-comfy life, if you even had it to begin with, to pursue a new meaning in life. You're not sure exactly where you're headed, but you know that you won't stop regardless.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine what your original job was. Consider things such as being an ex-soldier of a military group, or maybe even royal guard to a noble. Whatever works best for you and your character.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Nature
- Tool Proficiencies: Cook's utensils, navigator's tools.
- Equipment: A weapon from the past (a sickle, rapier, or boomerang.), a backpack or basket, a set of common clothes, an improvised weapon of choice, and a pouch containing 5 gp
In your life before being a vagabond, you were someone else. Who did you use to be?:
| d6 | Old Life |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ex-Soldier |
| 2 | Alchemist |
| 3 | Drop-Out |
| 4 | Civilian (home village is destroyed) |
| 5 | Former Noble |
| 6 | Old Hero |
You are a traveler at heart, and have been roaming these lands for possible decades if not centuries. Other creatures that travel, be it wandering merchants or other, are most likely to have met you before and would be delighted by your presence once more. You are no fool either, you ALWAYS come prepared for emergencies! Be it with some extra bandages tucked away or an improvised weapon!
(Requires the homebrew feat "True Traveler" to work!)
- You have up to 10 feet of Tremorsense.
- You can use your bonus action to pull out some extra bandages tucked away in your clothes to heal a creature for 1d10.
- You can use your bonus action to sweep under a creatures legs (if they have any) and make them Prone.
Suggested Characteristics
The lack of home combined with the never-ending pursuit of journey has left you without much social interaction. Quick to be charmed by someone else's presence and kindness, you might not always be able to tell if someone is lying to you or not.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m usually easygoing. |
| 2 | I’m haunted by my past life, the memories will never leave my mind. |
| 3 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my days of wandering. |
| 5 | I have no clue what alcohol tastes like, never had the time to drink it. |
| 6 | I enjoy traveling and seeing new sights. |
| 7 | I have a weird sense of humor. |
| 8 | I face problems with careful thought. Better safe than sorry! |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | A better tomorrow. The journey will one day lead to a better future for all. (Good) |
| 2 | Justice. Something's wrong with this world, and it is my job to restore balance. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. When people don't travel to their hearts content, they aren't truly living. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Conquest. The path of the roads will lead me to my zenith. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Learn. Opinions should be studied, not fought over. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Uncertainty. Enjoy life for what it is, don't let anything keep you from relaxing and enjoying life. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would still lay down my life for the people I once knew. |
| 2 | Someone lost their life to save me, I'll never forget their sacrifice. |
| 3 | I would travel the world as many times as possible for my loved ones. |
| 4 | I’ll never forget those who raised me, be it my parents or otherwise. |
| 5 | Those who spend time with me deserve my friendship. |
| 6 | I help those who cannot help themselves. |
| d8 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm too easygoing, don't always notice when people are taking advantage of me. |
| 2 | I have little respect for authority figures such as nobles. |
| 3 | My own terrible mistake is what caused the death of my people—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
| 4 | My burdens can often weigh me down mentally and physically. |
| 5 | I don't obey the rules or law of a place usually, mainly because I don't stay for long. |
| 6 | I would prefer to consume dirt and mud than admit to being incorrect! |
| 7 | I tend to be very awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I don't usually let people get too close to me, or vice versa. |
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