You have honed your skills in an apprenticeship or over time working in you field. Through this practice you have become a master with this skill in your own right, and you have made connections with others in your field far and wide. Not only that, but you find it easier to make friends and find work on your travels with your chosen profession. You are familiar with having coin in your pocket, but from this you also know the importance of hard-work and dedication. Because of this many of the ordinary craftspeople in the world make successful careers for themselves as adventurers.
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools or crafting kit.
- Languages: One of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools or crafting kit (one of your choice), a letter of recommendation from your employer or apprenticeship, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Working Accommodations
You are generally able to find a place to stay for a lower cost wherever you go with someone within your field of work. You are also able to make some extra coin by finding work during your travels. You are able to make easier friends with those within your profession so long as they are not hostile towards you.
Suggested Characteristics
Craftspeople are among the most ordinary people in the world — until they set down their tools and take up an adventuring career. They understand the value of hard work and the importance of community. Nothing is earned without some hard work, and this applies to their skills as well as their adventures.
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I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist.
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2
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I’m a snob who looks down on those who can’t appreciate fine art.
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3
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I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
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4
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I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion.
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5
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I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play.
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6
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I like to talk at length about my profession.
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7
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I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
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8
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I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me.
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Ideal |
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Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
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2
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Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
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3
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Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
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5
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People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
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6
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Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
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2
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I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
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3
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I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
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4
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I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love.
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5
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One day I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
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6
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I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
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Flaw |
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I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
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2
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I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
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3
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No one must ever learn that I once stole money from guild coffers.
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4
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I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more.
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5
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I would kill to acquire a noble title.
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6
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I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
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