Fringe Dweller

You grew up on the fringes of society, where civilization and nature exist in a fragile balance. You have learned to flourish by taking advantage of what both worlds have to offer. As a result you've become skilled at surviving in the harsh wilderness and adept at navigating subtle social interactions.

 

Skill Proficiencies: Choose Perception or Survival or Nature and Persuasion or Deception or Insight.

 

Tool Proficiencies: The dangers of the wilderness have made it necessary to develop talents that grant you an edge over nature. You have proficiency with a Herbalism Kit or a Poisoner's Kit.

 

Languages: You have picked up an additional language during your interactions with the civilized world.

 

Equipment: A poisoner's kit or herbalism kit, fishing tackle or a hunting trap, a small knife, and a set of well maintained clothes.

 

Suggested Characteristics

You ride the line between hermit and civilized folk. You are often unaware or inconsiderate of norms and social mores unless knowledge of them serves your interests. Due to this ignorance common people tend to see you as strange, rude, and at worst savage. Despite this, your expertise and experience makes you a valuable asset. Many seek your services as a guide or to perform specialized tasks. In return you are treated with respect, and most importantly, left to your own devices.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I often feel more comfortable in the wilderness than in towns or cities.
2	I tend to watch people very intensely without realizing it makes them uncomfortable.
3	I am fascinated by new inventions and magical or mechanical wonders of engineering. I often gawk when seeing something exciting and new for the first time.
4	I often grab objects and examine them without asking. More than a few times has gotten me in trouble.
5	After long stretches alone I am often starved for camaraderie. I sometimes laugh a little too hard at jokes.
6	I have an impish streak. When the situation permits it I sometimes surprise or scare people for fun.

d5	Ideal
1	Brevity. I believe most most things can be communicated quickly and simply. I do not like verbosity.
2	Honesty. I value sincerity. When my opinion is requested I speak candidly and do not mince words.
3	Independence. I think one should be capable of protecting themselves. One should never fully rely on someone else's support.
4	Freedom. I believe people should be allowed to live how they want to. I may not agree with how they do it but I respect their right to do so.
5	Property. I believe all people have a right to have possessions. These boundaries are what separates us from the beasts. Theft, except in dire circumstances, is unacceptable.

d3	Bond
1	I recognize the tenuous and vital balance between man and nature. I strive to ensure one does not overtake the other.
2	I see great value in my tools and gear and take good care of them. I know that they are often the line between life and death.
3	I yearn for acceptance but for one reason or another push others away.

d4	Flaw
1	I believe most pleasantries are unnecessary. I often come off as brazen because I forego them and can become frustrated when I'm forced to play along.
2	I believe most townsfolk are soft and most city-dwellers are nearly useless. I sometimes condescend to them.
3	Vices hold an unhealthy grasp on me. I often partake in gambling, intoxicants, and pleasures of the flesh in excession.
4	My self reliant lifestyle has made me resistant to teamwork. I sometimes don't stick to plans if I feel they are no longer the best option.