Logger

Growing up surrounded by the majesty of towering forests, you embraced a life of hard work and communion with nature. From a young age, you learned the craft of logging, understanding the intricate balance between harvest and conservation. Whether born into a family of seasoned loggers or driven to the woods by circumstance, the life of a logger has become your calling. You find solace in the steady rhythm of your axe, the scent of freshly cut timber, and the whisper of leaves in the wind. The forest is both your workplace and sanctuary, offering a rugged beauty and a profound sense of connection to the world around you. Through sweat and skill, you shape the wilderness, and it, in turn, shapes you.

Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Athletics

Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools

Equipment: A sack, a nicely weighted handaxe, a flask of oil, a whetstone for sharpening and cleaning your axe with, a block and tackle, a set of commoner's clothes, a set of woodcarver's tools, and a belt pouch containing 2 gold pieces.

Suggested Characteristics

Loggers are often lonely and solitary people, but can enjoy returning to town and revelling at the local tavern or inn. Are you a typical "work hard, play harder" type of logger, or maybe you feel at home in the stillness and tranquillity of the forest, or perhaps you have fled the horrors of a past life and the forest has taken you in with no question or prejudice.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I find solace in the solitude of the forest, where the only sounds are the rustling leaves and chirping birds.
2	I love to share tales of my adventures and misadventures with a mug of ale in hand.
3	I'm more comfortable sleeping under the stars than under a roof.
4	I have a deep respect for nature and treat every tree as an old friend.
5	I’m quiet and reserved, preferring to listen rather than speak.
6	I’m always humming a tune or whistling a song while I work.
7	I have a strong work ethic and believe in getting the job done, no matter how tough it is.
8	I have a knack for making friends with animals and often have a forest creature accompanying me.

d6	Ideal
1	Nature. The forest is sacred, and I must protect it at all costs. (Good)
2	Solitude. True peace can only be found in the quiet of the wilderness. (Neutral)
3	Freedom. The forest is a place where I can be truly free. (Chaotic)
4	Community. Even though I enjoy my solitude, the bonds I form in town are important to me. (Lawful)
5	Survival. Life is about enduring and thriving, no matter the circumstances. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. I seek to atone for past mistakes by living a life of harmony with nature. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I have a special tree that I consider my sanctuary and visit whenever I need guidance.
2	My logging crew is like a family to me, and I would do anything to protect them.
3	There is a small village that depends on my woodcutting skills for their survival.
4	I have a deep-seated vendetta against those who would harm the forest.
5	I once saved a town from a wildfire, and they hold me in high regard because of it.
6	I’m searching for a lost family member who disappeared in the forest years ago.

d6	Flaw
1	I’m distrustful of city folk and their ways.
2	I have a tendency to drink too much when I’m in town, often leading to trouble.
3	I sometimes struggle to adapt to social norms and can come off as rude or gruff.
4	I can be stubborn and refuse help even when I need it.
5	My fear of large crowds makes it difficult for me to stay in town for long.
6	I hold grudges and find it hard to forgive those who have wronged me or the forest.