In a world where the maps fade into uncertain silhouettes, a seasoned huntsman embarks on a journey into uncharted territories, driven by an insatiable thirst for discovery and a deep-rooted bond with nature. Raised in the rugged vast wilderness, you honed your survival skills amidst the harsh elements and learned to read the whispers of the wind and the tales encoded in animal tracks. With a weathered leather satchel slung over your shoulder filled with tools, supplies, and a trusty bow, you traverse dense forests, treacherous mountains, and murky swamps, ever vigilant for signs of life and the echoes of untold stories. Haunted by tales of lost civilizations and mythical beasts, you are not just a pursuer of game, but a seeker of adventure, piecing together the mysteries of a world that has long been forgotten by time.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Shortbow, Dagger, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Herbalism Kit, Map Case, Map of the local region, Flask, Blanket, Traveler’s Clothes, 10 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Origin Story
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Origin Story |
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1
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Trader
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2
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Exile or Outcast
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3
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Trapper
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4
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Fence
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5
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Highway Robber
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6
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Bounty Hunter
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7
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Traveler
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8
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Fugitive
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9
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Pilgrim
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10
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Wanderer or Sightseer
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Feature: Experienced Traveler
You have an excellent memory for maps and geography and can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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I'm driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home.
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2
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Occam's razor - A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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3
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I am utterly serene, even in the face of disaster.
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4
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I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
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5
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I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
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6
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I have a lesson for every situation, drawn from observing nature.
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7
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I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won't save you from a hungry owlbear.
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8
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I feel far more comfortable around animals than people.
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Ideal |
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Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
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2
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Integrity. There's a spark of good in all living things. (Good)
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3
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Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral)
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4
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Supremacy. I'm a predator, and everyone and everything else is my prey. (Evil)
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5
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Honor. I don't steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
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6
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Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any)
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Bond |
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I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a guild leader.
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2
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My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
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3
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My freedom is my most precious possession. I'll never let anyone take it from me again.
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4
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I was cheated out of my fair share of the profits, and I want to get my due.
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5
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I owe a debt that cannot be repaid in gold.
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6
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Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
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Flaw |
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I pretend not to understand the local language in order to avoid interactions I would rather not have.
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2
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I talk to myself, and I don't make friends easily.
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3
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Don't expect me to save those who can't save themselves. It is nature's way that the strong thrive and the weak perish.
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4
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My pride will probably lead to my destruction.
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5
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I believe everyone has a price and am cynical toward those who present themselves as virtuous.
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6
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I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
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