As a child you have been selected, by chance, fate or bad luck, to become a witcher. You have undertaken the Trial of the Grasses, suffering agonies unthinkable, but against all odds, surviving. Raised by trained and learned Witchers, you have been taught how to hunt and kill monsters, harness simple runic spells, craft bombs, concoctions and weapon oils, all to become a shield to the people of civilisation, the bane of monsters everywhere.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Intimidation, Persuasion, and Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from among one type of gaming set, one musical instrument, and thieves’ tools
- Equipment: A set of clothes appropriate to your duties and a pouch containing 20 gp
As a monster hunter for hire, you frequently interact with all manner of people in the world, from the poorest to the richest. You know where to find work in cities and villages, and can typically get a decent price for your services.
Furthermore, as your journeys take you all over the continent, you have no true home other than your Witcher school. You know the location of a Witcher School, a hidden and defensible location from the rest of the world (perhaps in ruins), but each time you visit, especially when gone for long periods of time, you must remove any monsters or other dangers drawn to the School by the latent magics of Witcher training.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the criminal background below as the basis for your bounty hunter’s traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a bounty hunter.
For instance, your bond might involve other bounty hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to catch your quarry or your desire to maintain your reputation for being dependable.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good) |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. |
| 2 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back. |
| 4 | I will become the greatest thief that ever lived. |
| 5 | I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
| 6 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
| 3 | If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 6 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. |
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