Guide

In the wild frontiers, where uncharted territories stretch far and wide, you stand as a beacon of knowledge and survival. As a Guide, you have spent years, perhaps even decades, traversing the dangerous and untamed wilderness. Be it leading expeditions through dense forests, across treacherous mountains, or navigating the vast unknown, your skills have been honed by experience and necessity.

Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Nature

Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument, cartographer’s tools

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of traveler’s clothes, a map of a region you are familiar with, a hunting trap, a traveler’s pack, cartographer’s tools, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Guides are as diverse as the lands they traverse, but they share a love for the natural world and a deep knowledge of its secrets. They are often practical, resourceful, and have a plethora of stories and wisdom to share about the wilderness.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I have an anecdote or story for every situation, especially from my travels.
2	I am fiercely protective of the natural wonders I have seen.
3	I am always scanning the horizon, always thinking about the next journey.
4	I prefer the simplicity and solitude of nature to the bustle of urban life.
5	I’m practical to a fault; survival is about making rational choices, not emotional ones.
6	I have a deep-seated curiosity and love for discovering new places.
7	I am patient and can wait for hours, even days, for the right moment.
8	I respect those who show a genuine interest in learning about the wilderness.

d6	Ideal
1	Exploration. The only way to live life is to see as much of the world as possible.
2	Protection. The wilderness and all its creatures must be protected from destruction.
3	Freedom. Out here, you’re not bound by the rules of society. That freedom is precious.
4	Respect. The natural world demands respect; those who don’t give it often don’t survive.
5	Guidance. I strive to guide others safely through the wilderness, just as I was once guided.
6	Isolation. I prefer isolation to the company of others; nature is a better companion.

d6	Bond
1	I am searching for a legendary location or lost city in the wilds.
2	I owe my life to a fellow guide who once saved me from certain death.
3	I am documenting every unique plant and animal species I come across.
4	I have a map that I believe leads to a tremendous treasure.
5	I am driven to find and explore a place no one else has, to put my name in the history books.
6	A member of my past expedition disappeared, and I am determined to find out what happened.

d6	Flaw
1	I am overly confident in my abilities and often underestimate the dangers of the wilderness.
2	My obsession with a lost city or hidden treasure often blinds me to other concerns.
3	I find it hard to interact with people in civilized settings; I’m too blunt and straightforward.
4	I hold a grudge against industrial expansion and those who profit from it.
5	I have little patience for city folk and their ignorance of the natural world.
6	I sometimes take unnecessary risks to thrill or impress others.