Homesteader

You come from a lineage of settlers, pioneers, and farmers, dedicated to carving out a new life from the untamed wilderness. Whether you were born into this lifestyle or adopted it later, you have learned the skills necessary to thrive in the wild and build a home from scratch.

Skill Proficiencies: Based on your ability to live in a community that is self sufficient, you have proficiency in Survival and Nature.

Tool Proficiencies: You also have tool proficiency in one of the following type of artisan's tools in which you already don't have it (choose one: Carpenter's Tools, Smith's Tools, or Weaver's Tools)

Languages: For an added language, choose one language commonly spoken in the area where your homestead is located.

Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (chosen proficiency), a shovel, a set of traveler's clothes, a backpack, a bedroll, a mess kit, a tinderbox, 10 torches, and a pouch containing 10gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Homesteaders are hardy, resourceful individuals who value self-sufficiency and the bonds of community. Here are some characteristics you might embody:

d8 Personality Traits:
1. I'm fiercely protective of my homestead and everyone in it.
2. I'm always eager to learn new skills and techniques to improve my homestead.
3. I'm skeptical of outsiders, but once someone proves themselves trustworthy, they have a friend for life.
4. I have a strong sense of duty to my community, and I'll do whatever it takes to keep them safe.
5. I'm always looking for ways to innovate and improve upon traditional farming and building methods.
6. I tend to be quiet and observant, preferring to listen rather than speak.
7. I have a quick temper, especially when someone threatens my way of life.
8. I'm a storyteller, and I love sharing tales of adventure and triumph with anyone who will listen.

d6 Ideals:
1. Self-Sufficiency: We don't need the help of outsiders to thrive. (Lawful)
2. Community: We're stronger together than we are alone. (Good)
3. Freedom: The wilderness is vast and full of opportunities. (Chaotic)
4. Tradition: We must honor the wisdom of those who came before us. (Neutral)
5. Stewardship: We have a responsibility to care for the land and all its creatures. (Any)
6. Adaptability: We must be willing to change and evolve in order to survive. (Any)

d6 Bonds:
1. My family is the most important thing in the world to me.
2. I will do whatever it takes to protect my homestead from those who would do it harm.
3. I owe a debt of gratitude to someone who helped me when I was just starting out.
4. I have a secret that could destroy my reputation if it ever came to light.
5. I'm searching for a lost family heirloom that was stolen from me years ago.
6. I will do anything to ensure that future generations have a better life than I did.

d6 Flaws:
1. I'm stubborn and set in my ways, even when it's clear that I'm wrong.
2. I have a tendency to hold grudges, sometimes long past the point of reason.
3. I'm overly cautious and distrustful of anything new or unfamiliar.
4. I'm fiercely independent to the point of pushing away those who care about me.
5. I have a tendency to overwork myself, neglecting my own needs in favor of my homestead.
6. I have a weakness for gambling, especially when it comes to games of chance.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm fiercely protective of my homestead and everyone in it.
2	I'm always eager to learn new skills and techniques to improve my homestead.
3	I'm skeptical of outsiders, but once someone proves themselves trustworthy, they have a friend for life.
4	I have a strong sense of duty to my community, and I'll do whatever it takes to keep them safe.
5	I'm always looking for ways to innovate and improve upon traditional farming and building methods.
6	I tend to be quiet and observant, preferring to listen rather than speak.
7	I have a quick temper, especially when someone threatens my way of life.
8	I'm a storyteller, and I love sharing tales of adventure and triumph with anyone who will listen.

d6	Ideal
1	Self-Sufficiency: We don't need the help of outsiders to thrive. (Lawful)
2	Community: We're stronger together than we are alone. (Good)
3	Freedom: The wilderness is vast and full of opportunities. (Chaotic)
4	Tradition: We must honor the wisdom of those who came before us. (Neutral)
5	Stewardship: We have a responsibility to care for the land and all its creatures. (Any)
6	Adaptability: We must be willing to change and evolve in order to survive. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My family is the most important thing in the world to me.
2	I will do whatever it takes to protect my homestead from those who would do it harm.
3	I owe a debt of gratitude to someone who helped me when I was just starting out.
4	I have a secret that could destroy my reputation if it ever came to light.
5	I'm searching for a lost family heirloom that was stolen from me years ago.
6	I will do anything to ensure that future generations have a better life than I did.

d6	Flaw
1	I'm stubborn and set in my ways, even when it's clear that I'm wrong.
2	I'm stubborn and set in my ways, even when it's clear that I'm wrong.
3	I'm overly cautious and distrustful of anything new or unfamiliar.
4	I'm fiercely independent to the point of pushing away those who care about me.
5	I have a tendency to overwork myself, neglecting my own needs in favor of my homestead.
6	I have a weakness for gambling, especially when it comes to games of chance.