You have worked for or with an adventuring party for years.

Skill Proficiencies:

Athletics, Perception

 

Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer’s tools, vehicles (land)

Equipment: A 10-foot pole, a set of traveler’s clothes, a common magic item, a copy of X the Mystic’s Rules for Dungeon Survival, one tool you are proficient with, a pouch, 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Adventurers are shaped by their experiences around monsters. The constant danger, excitement, and peril they experience shapes their personalities and core values. They may also develop phobias and flaws because of their traumatic experiences.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I don't trust anything in a dungeon. All the loot is cursed, everything's a trap, and anything that moves is a monster.
2	I treat each dungeon delve like a military operation.
3	I am completely confident in my abilities.
4	I can’t stand a certain type of monster. Seeing one just ruins my day.
5	I look up to a certain dungeoneer and want to be just like them.
6	I hate dungeoneering, but it’s the only job I’m cut out for.
7	X the Mystic’s Rules for Dungeon Survival are gospel / a load of hooey.
8	Brute force can solve any puzzle

d6	Ideal
1	Loot. I love stuff, and I want more of it. (Neutral)
2	Obligation. It’s my duty as a dungeoneer to clear dungeons. (Earth)
3	Fun. I love dungeoneering! The puzzles, the excitement, the danger! It’s just great! (Fire)
4	Protection. Dungeons are filled with danger and must be cleared for everyone’s sake. (Water)
5	Power. Dungeoneering is a path toward power and greatness. (Air)
6	Just Business. There’s more to life than being a dungeoneer. It’s just a job after all. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My spoils go to helping my family, clan, or village.
2	I have parents at home who are always worried about me.
3	I became a dungeoneer to get close to someone.
4	There’s a certain dungeon I want to clear, but I’m not ready for it yet.
5	I want to be a top rank dungeoneer.
6	Someone dear to me was lost in a dungeon.

d6	Flaw
1	I love treasure and can’t resist grabbing as much as I can.
2	Sometimes, I set off traps on purpose just to see what happens.
3	If it looks like food, I’ll eat it. If it’s shiny, I’ll take it. What’s the worst that could happen?
4	I have a terrible sense of direction and will get lost immediately if I’m not being led by someone.
5	Anyone in a dungeon that isn’t a party member is KOS.
6	I’m terrified of monsters and will do anything to avoid them.