You’ve walked every hedge and hill of your homeland, and you know every neighbor’s name. You’ll be the first to face danger, so the rest never have to.
A Defender of the Shire is one of the common people and acts as a protector of their local village or region. Most Defenders of the Shire never leave their local region, but occasionally they will leave their home, perhaps because another Guardian has taken over their responsibilities, so they leave to seek adventure, or their village was destroyed and they seek revenge. Regardless of the reason, their home communities remain very important to them.
- Ability Scores: Dexterity, Constitution, Charisma
- Feat: Skilled, must choose from animal handling, history, nature, medicine, persuasion, religion, stealth or survival.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Languages: One of your choice (often Common or a neighboring culture’s tongue)
- Equipment: A token of your home (a map, heirloom trinket, or small flag), artisan’s tools you are proficient with, traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch with 10 gp.
You have an instinct for spotting trouble in rural communities. You can quickly identify suspicious outsiders, notice signs of dangerous creatures, and recall local rumors about nearby threats. In any rural settlement, you can secure free lodging and modest meals for yourself and your companions, as long as you share news and warnings.
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