You are a Dustwalker, a skilled tracker, bounty hunter, and guide who operates in the vast deserts of the continent of Altra. You are part of a loose-knit organization without centralized leadership but are widely respected and feared for your skills and reputation. Whether you were born into this life or chose it, you have an intimate connection with the desert, making it your home and your hunting ground. You are a professional in the harsh and unforgiving terrain, capable of tracking down elusive targets and guiding travellers through treacherous sands.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Stealth
- Languages: One of your choice.
- Equipment: A desert cloak, a pair of sturdy desert boots, a small vial of rare desert spices, a set of manacles, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Feature: Desert Saavy
Your life in the harsh deserts of Altra has honed your skills and instincts. You possess an innate understanding of the desert terrain, enabling you to navigate it with ease. You can find sources of water, identify natural shelter, and recognize signs of dangerous creatures or hidden oases. Additionally, you have a deep knowledge of the desert's flora and fauna, making you adept at foraging for sustenance and identifying medicinal plants.
Furthermore, your reputation as a Dustwalker grants you a level of respect and fear among the desert-dwelling communities. When you arrive in a desert settlement or outpost, the locals are likely to treat you with deference, offer you assistance, or share valuable information about the region. On the flip side, those who have heard of your skills and know of your profession are more likely to be cautious in your presence, making them less likely to cross you or engage in hostile actions.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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I’m always polite and respectful.
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2
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I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
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3
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I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
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4
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I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
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5
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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6
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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7
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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8
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal |
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1
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
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2
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Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
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3
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Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
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5
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Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
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6
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Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
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2
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Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
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3
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My honor is my life.
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4
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
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5
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Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
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6
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I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
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Flaw |
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1
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The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
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2
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I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
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3
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I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
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4
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My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
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5
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I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
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6
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I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
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