Child of the Wild

You don't remember a time before you lived in the wilds of the land, living among the plants, trees, and animals. Even without the presence of others like you, you've never been or felt alone. Your whole life, you've felt and been accompanied by the presence of the spirits of the wilderness around you, the animals, and the god(ess) that rules over the domain. They have raised you, protected you, and taught you everything they know. In turn, you have helped to care for and protect the land you call home, keeping out those that would wish to harm it, whether it be by scaring them or fighting them off.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose Two Skills: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Arcana, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit

Languages: Common, the language of your race, the language the god(ess) speaks, and one exotic language(Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon)

Equipment: A quarterstaff, a sling, and thieves tools

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits

• I judge people by their actions, not their words.
• If someone is in trouble, I'm always willing to lend help.
• I've been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures and the occasional grunt.
• I'm oblivious to etiquette and social expectations.
• I feel far more comfortable around animals than people.
• I was, in fact, raised by wolves.
• I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
• I can stare down a hellhound without flinching.
• I hide scraps of food and trinkets away in my pockets.
• I ask a lot of questions.
• I bluntly say what other people are hinting or hiding.

Ideals

• I trust that my deity will guide my actions.
• I am a free spirit--no one tells me what to do.
• I distribute money I acquire to the people who really need it. 
• Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever.
• Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them.
• I'm loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care.
• There's no good pretending to be something I'm not.
• Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it.
• The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization.
• We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it.

Bonds

• I help people who help me--that's what keeps us alive.
• I will do anything to protect the wilds I call home.
• I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
• I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
• An injury to the unspoiled wilderness of my home is an injury to me.
• I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland.
• I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it.
• My isolation gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can destroy.
• Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to the world.
• Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
• I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
• My town or city is my home, and I'll fight to defend it.

Flaws

• I am suspicious of strangers and suspect the worst of them.
• If there's a plan, I'll forget it. If I don't forget it, I'll ignore it.
• I have a 'tell' that reveals when I'm lying.
• I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
• Now that I've returned to the world, I enjoy its delights a little too much.
• I like keeping secrets and won't share them with anyone.
• There's no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest.
• Violence is my answer to almost any challenge.
• 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.
• I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
• I can't help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across.