You have been some kind of artisan or worker of sorts. You gave up that life to become happier. Maybe becoming an adventurer to have a more freeing life than that of a writer. Even becoming a researcher to learn more than you had as a mercenary. Your life could have come full circle as well, as you come out of retirement.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, insight
- Tool Proficiencies: One artisan tool, or weapon proficiency of your choosing.
- Equipment: An artisan tool of your choice, a simple weapon or shortsword, a token of your past line of work, 10 gold.
Old Work
Before doing what you have currently taken on, you were doing something with your life. You can choose that line of work, or roll the table below.
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Old Work |
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1
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Artisan, a painter or writer of sorts.
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2
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Land worker, maybe a carpenter or mason.
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3
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Craftsman, maybe you did wood carvings or tinkering.
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4
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A hired arm, maybe a bandit or bounty hunter.
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5
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A repairman, working as a cobbler or even leather repairs.
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6
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A creator, maybe blacksmithing or cartography
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Feature: Muscle Memory
You haven't forgotten what you used to do, in fact, you can do it without breaking a sweat. When you use the artisan tool that this grants proficiency to, you gain a double proficiency bonus when using that tool. If you had picked a weapon to be proficient in, you are known by some parties or brigands to be well versed with that weapon. Some may even respect your work in fighting.
Suggested Characteristics
You have lived in your craft for a long time, but have now left it. It was most likely a simpler life, but has made you into the person you are today.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I love earnest work.
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2
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I respect craftsmanship.
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3
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I'm tired of my old work.
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4
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I'm a little strict.
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5
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I'm drawn to art.
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6
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I don't like unfinished work.
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7
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I look down on people who are worse than I am at what I can do.
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8
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I have a one track mind.
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Ideal |
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1
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I want to give what I can to those who need. (Good)
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2
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I want to become better at more things. (Any)
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3
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I want to outclass others, leaving no chance. (Chaotic)
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4
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I want to ruin others' work. (Evil)
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5
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I want to live as normal as possible, with a few reasonable experiences. (Lawful)
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6
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I want to get away from my craft, and not waste time on one thing. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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My relationships with others I made during my work life.
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2
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I treasure my memories of my works.
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3
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My old rival, of my old profession.
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4
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A guilt from a friend I backstabbed.
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5
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My first gold coin that I've made.
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6
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My old worn or broken tools.
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Flaw |
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1
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When I start working, I won't stop until I'm done or dead.
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2
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I assume the worst in people.
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3
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I envy people with more money.
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4
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I hate my own work, and can't get over it.
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5
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I make mistakes in my work half the time.
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6
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I've started talking to myself from my lonely days.
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