You have spent your life wandering from place to place, never becoming particularly attached to anything or anyone you find during your travels. You enjoy travel above all else, never wanting to feel tied down. You have learned many things along your journey --some good, some bad, most important-- and these events have shaped you into the person you are today. You have lived off the land for years, foraging, hunting and crafting your own shelters in order to survive. The thrill of the unclaimed calls to you, and you will answer that call no matter what.
Choose why and how your character became a vagabond, and work with your DM to figure out the places you have been to, things you have seen, and people you have met. Were you a child of other vagabonds, raised from childhood to wander and discover? Or were you a blacksmith who suddenly experienced a call to pack your bags and set out for the open world? Perhaps you were the leader of a small city, or even a thriving empire that served a fiendish master that you now run from.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: one of your choice
- Equipment: A book picked up along your travels, a set of traveler's clothes Rain Catcher, Herbalism Kit, Insect Repellent-Salve, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
As a vagabond, you have met many people during your years of travel and you have mentally cataloged ones that have skills you do not. If the opportunity occurs where you need a skill or item not possessed by anyone in your party, you are able to call upon your memory of people and pull the name of at least one person who has that skill or item, though they may not be close enough to be helpful. You remember this person's general location, occupation, name, general appearance, and demeanor.
The person will help you with your task, provided you agree to their terms or convince them to change said terms, as long as the task is within their power and not especially hazardous. if they are unable to assist you, they will refer you to someone else who may be able to help. This is also applicable to if the terms of your agreement require extra help from an outside source.
Suggested Characteristics
Vagabonds are shaped by their experience in the world they have traveled across. Their study of the society, nature and the intersection between the two affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might be some misguided belief based on a bad encounter, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Large groups of people set me on edge. I do not like feeling crowded. |
| 2 | I tend to talk to plants, animals, or simply to myself when my mind begins to wander. |
| 3 | I refuse to be tied down to one place or person. I was meant to be free and will be free at any cost |
| 4 | I can't comprehend why anyone would want live in civilization for more than a few weeks at a time |
| 5 | I pretend to know more about the world than I actually do in order to sound interesting |
| 6 | I often find myself mediating arguments, serving as an outside perspective to help settle disagreements between people |
| 7 | When visiting new places, I always seek out food, drink, and entertainment that can not be found anywhere else in the world. The culture of a community fascinates me |
| 8 | I’ve spent so long in isolation, I have more experience in talking to plants than talking to people |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Courtesy. The laws of the land are there for a reason, and I will respect them even if I do not understand them. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Freedom. Those under oppression must be helped to escape their situation, no matter the cost. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Individualism. My first priority is myself. I will not know anyone long enough for my actions to impact them anyways (Evil) |
| 5 | Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
| 6 | Preservation. The land has provided us with everything we need, and will take away anything it wishes. Best to keep the land healthy and let it do what it may. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I miss my family dearly, and always visit them for an important event. They are some of the few people I feel comfortable around |
| 2 | Someone who wishes to see my head on a pike seeks me out. I will avoid them at all costs |
| 3 | I owe my life to the person who took me in when I was on death's doorstep |
| 4 | I once helped build a village from the ground up. The people there are kind and I feel great pride for this village |
| 5 | I have one close companion who I will protect at all costs |
| 6 | I would sooner die than watch someone violate the land I travel |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I do not believe that I have any flaws. Others simply need to be more like me. |
| 2 | I am trusting to a fault. Unless someone is proven to be bad, I assume they are pure of heart and intention |
| 3 | I am absolutely terrified of a specific part of civilized living and will not willingly stay in a situation that hosts my fear |
| 4 | In order to make sure no one ever knows who I really am, I lie boldly and lie often |
| 5 | I am suspicious of strangers and slow to trust, even in the best of times |
| 6 | When things go badly, my first instinct is to run away |
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