You grew up in the isolated underwater city of Dreadmire, learning to survive both underwater on land. As you grew, you learned to survive the same way as the other inhabitants of the city. Ability Scores: Strength, Charisma, Constitution Feat: Tough

Ability Scores: Strength, Charisma, Constitution

Feat: Tough

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Smith's Tools

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) A set of Artisan's Tools matching those chosen above, a set of Underwater and Jungle clothes (light, thin, and fast-drying for tropical weather yet insulated and warm for underwater living), a pouch containing 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP

Suggested Characteristics

Characteristics (Roll 1d6)

1. Resourceful: You've learned how to make the most out of what you have, never wasting anything and always finding clever solutions in tough situations.
2. Silent Observer: You tend to watch and listen before speaking, taking in all the details before offering your input. Your presence is calm and understated.
3. Loyal to Kin: Your sense of family is everything to you. You would go to great lengths to protect your people, even at great personal cost.
4. Quick-Witted: Growing up in the ever-shifting environment of Dreadmire, you’ve become adept at thinking on your feet and reacting quickly to threats.
5. Proud Survivor: You take great pride in your ability to endure, considering yourself a product of Dreadmire's harsh and unforgiving environment.
6. Natural Leader: Your strength and determination inspire those around you. Even when you’re not speaking, others look to you for guidance.
7. Calm Under Pressure: You’ve learned to control your emotions in the face of danger. Where others may panic, you stay level-headed and focused.
8. Mysterious: You have a quiet, enigmatic nature, and those who don’t know you often feel there’s something deeper beneath the surface.

Bonds (Roll 1d6)

1. The Land: You feel a deep, unshakable bond with Dreadmire and the jungle that raised you. Nothing matters more than preserving your homeland.
2. Family Tradition: The values and teachings of your family run deep in your heart. You will honor your ancestors by following the path they set before you.
3. A Fellow Survivor: There’s one person in your life who helped you survive a particularly hard moment, and you owe them everything. You’ll do anything to protect them in return.
4. The Kinship of Dreadmire: Your people’s survival has always depended on mutual support. You’ll never abandon your kin, and their struggles are yours as well.
5. The Ancient Secrets: You’ve uncovered a secret of great importance related to the Dreadmire or its magic. Protecting this knowledge has become your sacred duty.
6. Lost Friend: You had a close friend who disappeared, and you’ve vowed to find them again. You can’t rest until you know what happened to them.
7. A Life Owed: You owe your life to someone who saved you in a moment of great peril. You will be their protector for as long as you live.
8. An Old Promise: You made a promise long ago that you still intend to keep, no matter how difficult or dangerous it may be.

Ideals (Roll 1d6)

1. Survival: Life is hard, and the only thing that matters is making it through. You’ll do anything to survive, no matter the cost.
2. Strength: The strongest survive. You believe strength, both physical and mental, is the key to thriving in Dreadmire’s harsh environment.
3. Family: Your family is everything. You will protect your kin and ensure their well-being above all else.
4. Secrecy: Some truths are too dangerous to share. You believe that certain knowledge should be kept hidden from the world, no matter the cost.
5. Self-Reliance: You place great value on independence and self-sufficiency. Relying on others is a weakness, and you do your best to avoid it.
6. Respect: You believe in earning respect through actions, not words. To be respected is to be strong, and strength must be earned.
7. Tradition: You uphold the traditions and customs of your kin, believing they are the foundation that supports your people.
8. Harmony: The world is in constant flux, and balance is key. You strive to keep things in equilibrium, ensuring neither chaos nor stagnation can overtake your world.

Flaws (Roll 1d6)

1. Distrustful: You have a hard time trusting others. It’s difficult for you to believe that anyone outside of your kin has your best interests at heart.
2. Overly Independent: You have a tendency to shut others out, believing that you’re better off on your own. This can alienate potential allies.
3. Hot-Headed: While you tend to be calm, when you do get angry, you can be quick to act without thinking.
4. Loyal to a Fault: Your fierce loyalty to your kin can make you blind to their flaws or shortcomings. You will protect them even when they don’t deserve it.
5. Secretive: You keep things to yourself, even when it would be better to share. Your tendency to hide things makes it hard for others to truly know you.
6. Obsessive: When something captures your attention, you can become fixated on it to the point where it clouds your judgment or prevents you from seeing the bigger picture.
7. Fear of Weakness: You fear being seen as weak or vulnerable. This makes you reluctant to show any signs of weakness, even when it might help in certain situations.
8. Easily Manipulated: While you are skilled at reading others, you sometimes fail to recognize when someone is subtly manipulating you or playing on your insecurities.