Hobbyist

You are a hobbyist, skilled in a particular field or craft. You admire the work of master artisans, and maybe one day you will become an apprentice, but the important thing right now is that you do what you love, simply because you think it's fun. Through hard work and close studies you have become skilled at your craft, and creating things with your own hands brings you joy and a meaning to life. If it can give you a few extra coins in your pocket, that is just a nice bonus!

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from: Insight, Investigation, Performance, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

You are an ordinary person with a creative side and an eye for detail. You understand the value of studies and hard work, and know to appreciate the craftmanship of things. You admire the work of master artisans, but don't necessarily strive to become a mater yourself - the love and joy of creating things with your own hands is what brings you meaning and inner peace.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist.
2	I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
3	I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion.
4	I like to talk at length about my hobby.
5	In my home area I’m well known for my hobby, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people don't show interest in my hobby.
6	I'm highly creative and will find something to do in nearly any type of situation.
7	I highly appreciate the craftsmanship of the masters, it does not matter if it's my own hobby or something completely different. I see the value in good handiwork, no matter what it is.
8	I have a hard time keeping my hands still and I often fidget with things to keep them busy.

d6	Ideal
1	Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
2	Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3	Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
5	People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
6	Self-improvement. I work hard to become better at my craft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The place where first started practicing my hobby is the most important place in the world to me.
2	I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
3	One day I will take an apprenticeship and work to become a master artisan.
4	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
5	I strive to make people happy with my hobby - people's smiles are what keeps me going.
6	I've been searching my whole life for the perfect material for my creations.

d4	Flaw
1	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
2	I’m a snob who looks down on those who can’t appreciate fine art.
3	I have low self-esteem and don't believe myself worthy or skilled enough of an apprenticeship or a profession based on my hobby.
4	You have spent a lot of time practicing your hobby - so much that your social interactions have suffered. You are socially awkward.