You are part of one of the oldest, and most important professions in society - you make food. Whilst the specifics of this job have changed across time and culture, the core need for people to consume food makes you vital to those around you.
You might have come from humble origins, or you may have served fine dining to kings and emperors. Regardless of your start, your skills can take you almost anywhere in society, and will serve you well in your new life on the road of adventure.
- Skill Proficiencies: Nature, plus your choice of one from among Animal Handling, History, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine,
Persuasion, and Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Cook's utensils
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Cook's utensils, a cookbook, an apron, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
You previously worked as a cook, serving people food. The exact style of cooking you performed can vary immensely. Choose or randomly determine a cuisine style that describes your background.
| d8 | Cuisine Style |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was a short-order cook slinging hash in a working class diner or eatery |
| 2 | I was a baker serving up bread for the masses |
| 3 | I was a chef in an upper-class establishment specialising in "fusion cooking" for the well-to-do. My specialty was Gnomish tacos |
| 4 | I was a street-vendor serving up on-the-go food, that may not have always complied with local hygiene standards |
| 5 | I cooked in the local tavern of a small town or village |
| 6 | I was a private chef on retainer to a lord or nobleman |
| 7 | I was the only one that knew how *not* to give everyone food poisoning at a hunting lodge or bandit camp |
| 8 | I came from a *really* big family. As one of the older siblings I got roped into helping my mother or father cook |
Since you provide one of the necessities of life, you can find work almost anywhere. When employed in your work, you can receive free lodging and food (probably leftovers from something you made) of a poor, modest, or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment) as long as you spend time in the kitchen. In addition if your food impresses your patrons, they will likely take a liking to you.
Suggested Characteristics
Cooks are as varied as the food they serve. They understand the importance of hard work, consistency, and cooperation - but they doesn't mean that some won't act like prima donnas. All are likely to have their own habits and eccentricities.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm up every day at the crack of dawn - managing a kitchen is long, arduous work. |
| 2 | I have little respect for people who lack my own commitment to hard work. |
| 3 | I need everything to be in order. I hate searching for an ingredient because someone didn't put it in its proper place. |
| 4 | I look down on people who don't share my passion for fine dining. |
| 5 | I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can't help it - I'm a perfectionist. |
| 6 | When things get hectic I start to raise my voice. A busy kitchen is a noisy kitchen after all. |
| 7 | I enjoy cooking because I enjoy eating - I am a true gourmand. |
| 8 | I'm always trying to improve my recipes - a new technique or ingredient can make a good meal into a great one. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Generosity. Everyone deserves a good meal, and I do my best to make sure no one goes hungry. (Good) |
| 2 | Community. Food is one of the cornerstones of society - in my own small way I help keep things running. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Creativity. It might be a necessity, but cooking is creative in nature - I love experimenting with new ingredients and recipes. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | People. I cook for the people I care about. Seeing them enjoy my work helps me get through the day. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Manipulation. Everyone likes the person who puts a meal in front of them. I can leverage that influence to my advantage. (Evil) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I owe everything to the chef who mentored me, and I will do everything I can to honor them. |
| 2 | My old employer took my work for granted - now I will only work for those who appreciate my talents. |
| 3 | I work long and hard to support my family. |
| 4 | I know what it's like to go hungry. I try to make sure that those with too little on their plate get enough. |
| 5 | I will become the greatest chef in the world. My food will be coveted by kings and emperors. |
| 6 | I want to cook for someone rich and powerful, so that I can also live a life of comfort. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The people who work under me are all idiots - they can never find the lamb sauce. |
| 2 | When things go wrong I start shouting. And things always go wrong. |
| 3 | I gave a nobleman a bad case of food poisoning. He still holds a grudge about it. |
| 4 | When the work is done I reach straight for the bottle - it's the only way I can get through the day. |
| 5 | That fish is only a couple of days old - no one will know if I had some extra spices. |
| 6 | I love a job well done. I love it even more if I can get someone else to do the hard work. |
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