You come from humble beginnings, the child of a merchant or day laborer living in an established but small town. The people of your little village know you well and respect both you and your family, appreciating all you do for the settlement. You work a simple job; perhaps as a barkeep, a carpenter or a tavern performer; but a wanderlust invades your dreams. What could lie beyond the safe and stable walls of your home?
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival, Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools.
- Languages: A common language of your village.
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a [Tooltip Not Found] that reminds you of your home and or family, such as a ring or cloak, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Wanderlust
You previously pursued a simple profession among the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, tavern performer, barkeep, shepherd, carpenter or stoneworker. But something happened that set you on a different path and made you act upon your wanderlust. Choose or randomly determine a defining event that led you to leave the safety of your settlement.
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Wanderlust |
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I stood up to a tyranical and abusive member of my community.
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2
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I saved my townspeople during a natural disaster.
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3
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I stood alone against a terrible monster.
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4
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I caused distruction against the business of a corrupt merchant.
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5
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I led a rag-tag militia to fight off an invading enemy.
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6
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I broke into a tyrant’s estate and stole weapons to arm the people against a threat.
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7
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I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a tyrant’s soldiers.
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8
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A lord rescinded an unpopular decree after I led a symbolic act of protest against it.
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9
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My dreams were plagued by the enticing call of exploration and adventuring.
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10
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The leader of my village was a corrupt tyrant, and I couldn't stand to see them destroy all I ever loved.
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Feature: Rustic Hospitality
Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you.
Suggested Characteristics
Born of a small town, you are one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most of this background look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their home community remains very important to them.
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Personality Trait |
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I am easily exciteable when it comes to adventure, no matter the dangers it may present.
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2
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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3
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I don't understand the subtleties of higher society, and often ask far too many direct questions without realizing I'm being rude.
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4
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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5
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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6
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I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
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7
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I place no stock in wealthy and well-educated folk. All the money and smarts in the world can't replace hard work and dedication to your craft, home or family.
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8
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I once ran twenty-five miles without stopping to warn my clan of an approaching orc horde. I'd do it again if I had to.
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Ideal |
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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2
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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3
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Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
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5
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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6
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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Bond |
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I have a family back home, but I left to protect them. One day, I hope to see them again.
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2
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I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
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3
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A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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4
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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5
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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6
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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Flaw |
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1
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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2
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I am a bit naive and gullible from growing up so sheltered.
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3
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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4
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I am mesmerized by big cities, and often run off without warning while in them.
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5
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Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
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6
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A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
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7
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I am easily distracted by all around me, and often get lost in my own thoughts and contemplation, becoming oblivious to the task at hand.
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8
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I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
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Contacts
You remain in contact with a close friend or member of your immediate family back home, and they keep you up to date on the goings-on in your village. You can correspond with letters, but it may take time to receive the messages based on distance between you.
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Contact |
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1
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A person of importance to me back home, who keeps me up to date on the goings-on in my settlement.
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