You are a traveller, one who has come from afar, in search of a holy place. Perhaps you have been seeking a long lost temple of your god, you are searching for the right land to establish your own sect, or perhaps it is the journey itself that you seek, as you take religious inspiration from the roads you walk.
You are no stranger to living in the wilderness, nor to long days of walking. Additionally, you take careful note of the lands you travel through, and never forget the ultimate purpose of your travels.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival or Athletics, and Religion or History
- Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools, Herbalism Kit, or Navigator's Tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A very well worn pair of boots, a winter blanket, a set of common clothes, an herbalism kit, and 5 gp
So begins a journey of a thousand miles. What was it that made you first head out your door?
| d8 | A Single Step |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was searching for spiritual enlightenment that could not be provided by those back at home. |
| 2 | My religious order requires a mission to a far off land. |
| 3 | I didn't leave home voluntarily, my journey was thrust upon me. |
| 4 | I retreated from society after a life-altering event. |
| 5 | I needed a quiet place to work on my art, literature, music, or manifesto. |
| 6 | I needed to commune with nature, far from civilization. |
| 7 | I am searching for an ancient ruin or relic. |
| 8 | I am attempting to follow in my master's footsteps. |
You have an very good memory for maps and geography, and you can usually 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 three other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.
In addition, you can usually find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them, or they are especially suspicious of people not from their community. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you.
Suggested Characteristics
Life on the road affects people differently. Perhaps after many years of travel, you've learned some tricks that allow you to make ends meet as you visit new and unfamiliar places. You've learned never to hesitate to ask for help from the locals (and sometimes not asking at all can work even better).
On the other hand, perhaps you chose life on the road because most people just rub you the wrong way, and the less time you spend around them them better. All that matters to you is your journey and destination.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’ve been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures and the occasional grunt. |
| 2 | I am utterly serene, even in the face of disaster. |
| 3 | I like to notice changes in the environment, between seasons and across the land. |
| 4 | I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer. |
| 5 | I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations. |
| 6 | I connect everything that happens to me to a grand, cosmic plan. |
| 7 | I often get lost in my own thoughts and contemplation, becoming oblivious to my surroundings. |
| 8 | I am working on a grand philosophical theory and love sharing my ideas. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good) |
| 2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Free Thinking. We must all follow our own paths in life. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there’s nothing left to know. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The road is my life. I doubt I'll ever settle in one place. |
| 2 | I took to the road to hide from the ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them. |
| 3 | I’m still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my travels, and it still eludes me. |
| 4 | I took to the road because I loved someone I could not have. |
| 5 | One day, I will unite all the peoples that I've met. They aren't so different. |
| 6 | My travels gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can destroy. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whenever I return to civilization, I enjoy its delights a little too much. |
| 2 | I hesitate to commit to anything, for fear of not being able to return to the road. |
| 3 | I am dogmatic in my thoughts and philosophy. |
| 4 | I let my need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony. |
| 5 | I’d risk too much to uncover a lost bit of knowledge. |
| 6 | Being lost in the wilderness will cause the best of us to commit unwholesome deeds. I know this first hand. |