You grew up navigating the boundless expanse of wildspace, far from the bustling spaceports and advanced tech of planetary civilizations. You've witnessed the majestic drift of asteroid herds larger than moons, survived solar storms more extreme than any planet-bound individual could imagine, and relished the solitude of floating through the cosmos, where you were the only thinking being for lightyears in any direction.
Charting the unexplored is in your blood. Even in regions of space where you don't know the specific astral currents or celestial phenomena, you instinctively perceive the ways of wildspace.
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument
- Languages: One of your choice
You’ve been to strange places and seen things that others cannot begin to fathom. Consider some of the distant lands you have visited, and how they impacted you. You can roll on the following table to determine your occupation during your time in the wild, or choose one that best fits your character.
| d10 | Origin |
|---|---|
| 1 | Navigator |
| 2 | Deckhand |
| 3 | Homesteader |
| 4 | Guide |
| 5 | Exile or outcast |
| 6 | Bounty hunter |
| 7 | Pilgrim |
| 8 | Contractor |
| 9 | Hunter-gatherer |
| 10 | Pirate |
As a Wildspace Wanderer, you have an uncanny knack for survival in the vast expanse of wildspace. Your keen senses and intuition allow you to read the subtle signs carried on the astral winds, guiding you to hidden caches of fresh air and water on derelict ships and wayward asteroids.
Suggested Characteristics
Regarded as visionaries with an insatiable curiosity, Cosmic Cartographers harbor a profound love for the uncharted expanses of the cosmos. Their passion lies in unraveling the mysteries of wildspace, charting new astral routes, and connecting the dots of distant stars and worlds, forging bonds not with cities or nations, but with the infinite tapestry of the universe itself.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home. |
| 2 | I watch over my crewmates as if they were a litter of newborn pups. |
| 3 | I once flew headlong through an astroid field to warn to my clan of an enemy attack. I’d do it again if I had to. |
| 4 | I have a lesson for every situation, drawn from charting wildspace. |
| 5 | I place no stock in wealthy or manners. Neither will save you from a murder comet. |
| 6 | I’m always picking things up, absently fiddling with them, and sometimes accidentally breaking them. |
| 7 | I feel far more comfortable in wildspace than on land. |
| 8 | I was, in fact, raised by astral wolves. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Change. Life is like the astral sea, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Greater Good. It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe. (Good) |
| 3 | Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my crew. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) |
| 5 | Cosmic Understanding. Wildspace is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Glory. I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my crew. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My family, homeworld, or crew is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me. |
| 2 | An injury to the wellbeing of my homeworld is an injury to me. |
| 3 | I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who ruined my homeworld. |
| 4 | I am the last of my former crew, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. |
| 5 | I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it. |
| 6 | It is my duty to provide children to sustain my crewmates. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants. |
| 2 | There’s no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest. |
| 3 | I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. |
| 4 | I am slow to trust members of other races, spelljammers, and societies. |
| 5 | Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. |
| 6 | Don’t expect me to save those who can’t save themselves. The strong thrive and the weak perish in wildspace. |