You are an Outworlder, a human transported from Earth to a realm of high fantasy. The experience of arriving in a new world filled with magic, creatures, and epic adventures has shaped your character and given you a unique perspective on life. As an Earthstrider, you have learned to navigate this unfamiliar realm, drawing on your memories and skills from Earth to forge your path.
- Skill Proficiencies: History or Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools of your choice.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice, reflecting the diverse cultures of Earth.
- Equipment: A map of Earth, a keepsake from your homeland, a set of artisan's tools (based on your choice of proficiency), a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gold pieces.
Your time on Earth has given you a unique perspective on the fantastical world you now inhabit. You have an advantage on Intelligence (Arcana) and Wisdom (Nature) checks to recall knowledge about creatures, plants, and magical phenomena that might have parallels or similarities to your experiences on Earth. Additionally, when you encounter a creature or entity that originates from Earth, you can use your action to make a Charisma (Persuasion) check to attempt to establish common ground and communicate more effectively.
Suggested Characteristics
The Earthstrider background reflects your character's experiences of being an Outworlder and adapting to a new world. Here are some personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws that you might consider for your Earthstrider character:
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Curious |
| 2 | Adaptable |
| 3 | Open-minded |
| 4 | Resourceful |
| 5 | Determined |
| 6 | Inquisitive |
| 7 | Nostalgic |
| 8 | Observant |
| d3 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exploration - You seek to understand and explore this new realm to the fullest. |
| 2 | Knowledge - You believe that understand the world's secrets will lead to wisdom and power. |
| 3 | Homecoming - You long to find a way back to Earth but know that your place might be here in this high fantasy world. |
| d3 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | You are determined to find fellow Outworlders like yourself and help them adapt to their new lives. |
| 2 | You hold onto a keepsake from your homeland, a reminder of where you come from. |
| 3 | You have made friends or allies among the inhabitants of this world who have shown you kindness. |
| d3 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | You sometimes struggle with a sense of disconnection, feeling like an outsider in this fantastical realm. |
| 2 | Your nostalgia for Earth can lead to moments of distraction or longing. |
| 3 | You have a lingering fear of accidentally revealing too much about Earth, which could have unintended consequences in this world of magic and mystery. |
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