You are the matriarch of a large family. Loved by many, you are a skilled homemaker, who has gained a wealth of experience where it matters most. Healing scuffed knees, cooking homely food, making clothes - you have lived a long and full life and have the knowledge and wisdom that comes with it. You have spent many an afternoon indulging in your hobbies and entertaining your loved ones.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a collection of pictures of family members, a magnifying glass, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Your children and grandchildren have formed cherished memories with you. Roll a d8 to determine what activity you are best remembered for.
| d8 | Special skill |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baking |
| 2 | Sewing |
| 3 | Knitting |
| 4 | Herbalism and healing |
| 5 | Storytelling |
| 6 | Gardening |
| 7 | Painting |
| 8 | Toy making |
As an elder you are generally regarded by those around you to have superior knowledge and experience to most. You command a certain amount of respect thanks to your age and wisdom and are more likely to find people amenable to be your needs.
Others tend to look upon you fondly, like a cherished grandparent, and assume the best in you, unless proven otherwise. They are more inclined to take your word for it, at the DM's discretion. You also have a greater affinity with children than others tend to.
Suggested Characteristics
Grandmas come to a life of adventuring for a number of reasons and their wisdom and life experience makes them surprisingly good companions.
Most have a caring and selfless outlook although they are prone to being stubborn and arrogant
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it—I’m a perfectionist. |
| 2 | I love looking after people, even at the cost of my own wellbeing. |
| 3 | I always want to know what makes people tick. |
| 4 | I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion. |
| 5 | I’m rude to people who don't show me the respect my age affords. |
| 6 | I like to talk at length about my family. |
| 7 | I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible. |
| 8 | I'm automatically afraid and distrusting of people and things I haven't experienced before. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Community. It is the duty of all people to strengthen the bonds and security of communities. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Generosity. I give what I can of my own to benefit others. (Good) |
| 3 | Freedom. Everyone should be free to build the life they want. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Greed. I’m only here for the money. (Evil) |
| 5 | Family. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My home where I raised my family is the most important place in the world to me. |
| 2 | My health wasn't what it once was. I want to see the world before it's too late. |
| 3 | I want to see all my children happily married before I die. |
| 4 | I pursue wealth to support my family's future. |
| 5 | These old bones aren't giving up just yet. Let me prove how much worth old people have! |
| 6 | I will get revenge on the evil forces that took my family from me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | My memory isn't what it used to be. Im starting to forget things. |
| 2 | I’m not a racist but... |
| 3 | No one must ever learn that I have an illegitimate child. |
| 4 | I’m never satisfied with what I have—I always want more. |
| 5 | I assume I know better, that my way is the right way, especially when others are younger than me. |
| 6 | I’m horribly jealous of anyone who has a more outstanding family than mine. |
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