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- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, Cartographer's Tools
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a piece of a the Quarion banner, a set of fine clothing (traditional garb), and a belt pouch containing 10 gp
You’ve been to strange places and seen things that others cannot begin to fathom. Consider some of the distant lands you have visited, and how they impacted you. You can roll on the following table to determine your occupation during your time in the wild, or choose one that best fits your character.
You have an excellent memory for maps and geography, and you 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
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.
| d4 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home. |
| 2 | I watch over my friends as if they were a litter of newborn pups. |
| 3 | I have a lesson for every situation, drawn from observing nature. |
| 4 | I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won’t save you from a hungry owlbear. |
| d5 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Greater Good. It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe. (Good) |
| 3 | Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) |
| 5 | Glory. I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my clan. (Any) |
| d4 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me. |
| 2 | I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland. |
| 3 | I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. |
| 4 | I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it. |
| d3 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. |
| 2 | I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and societies. |
| 3 | Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. |
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