Imagine what it would be like to be a kid in a world full of tales about magic, epic sword masters, mighty wizards and noble paladins, but also imagine what it would be like to know these aren’t fairy tales, these are (mostly) true tales of real people in your world. Like kids in our world grow up dreaming of being fighter pilots, astronauts, deep sea divers, etc, knowing that they could actually be one when they grow up, it’s easy to see how a child in a fantasy setting might grow up wanting to be a paladin, a swashbuckling sword master, powerful wizard, or daring rogue. In their world it is entirely plausible that it could happen, so some of them, again like kids in our world, might spend their entire lives doing whatever it takes to achieve their life long dream.
These kids are the Apprentice Adventurers.
You grew up in a world full of tales of epic heroes like Carver Whitesteel, Caidam Struth, Tommy Tenday, Queen Valkrya and other mighty heroes and have spent your whole life dreaming of being like them. Lucky for you, in your world, it is not only completely plausible that you could ACTUALLY become a powerful Wizard, noble Paladin, or famous Swordsman, you might have one or more parents or family members that used to or perhaps still do, live the life of an adventurer. For reasons of your own, you dedicated yourself to studying these people and learning the skills they used to succeed in their adventures. You may have had a renowned adventurer as a mentor or been entirely self taught, but either way, you have incredible insight into what it takes to be an adventurer and the key skills required to be successful at it. Some kids learned how to bake or sew like their parents, and your parents might have tried to teach you their trade, but you were too busy day dreaming about slaying dragons and rescuing princesses for any of it to take.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, One of your choice
- Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools, one tool set of your choice.
- Equipment: One tool set of your choice, a grappling hook, 50' Hemp Rope, a book of your notes/or that of a family member/or possibly one you just found, 2 empty treasure sacks, a pouch with 5gp
Your name may carry some weight behind it, be it good or bad, is in the eye of the beholder. Anytime you meet someone new, they may have heard of you in passing or may know an insane level of detail about your exploits and are eerily close to being groupies/ stalkers. The effects of this are at the DM’s discretion, but in most towns, it may lead to receiving free room and board of a modest to opulent level, but could also lead to strangers approaching you and asking for your help in matters as simple as delivering a message to finding a lost loved one to saving the entire town or even country.
Suggested Characteristics
Being in contact with adventurers, learning their life lessons, points of views and behaviors imprinted on you as you trained or studied to be an adventurer. Adventurers are a strange bunch, some are quiet and thoughtful and some are raving madmen that only just count as people. Those infatuated by adventurers tend to range to extremes of personality more often they not.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge people by their actions, not their words. |
| 2 | If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. |
| 3 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. |
| 4 | I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments. |
| 5 | I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others. |
| 6 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. |
| 7 | I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. |
| 8 | I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
| 2 | Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) |
| 5 | Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. |
| 2 | I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land. |
| 3 | A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter. |
| 4 | My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. |
| 2 | I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
| 3 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. |
| 4 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. |
| 5 | Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. |
| 6 | I have trouble trusting in my allies. |
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