You have been trained in particular artisan's skill, and you take that skill to far away places. You have been trained by a master in the field, and maybe you became a master in your own right, or maybe you left your training unfinished. There came a time when you couldn't stay put, however. Maybe you were kicked out by your master, or maybe your craft hurt someone and they're out for blood. Maybe you simply got an itch to travel. However it happened, you took your skill on the road. Now you live your life on the road, using your training to earn your keep.

Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A staff, one set of artisan's tools, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Artisans 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, but they're vulnerable to the sins of greed and covetousness.

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'm a snob who looks down on those who can't appreciate fine art.
3	I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick
4	I'm full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion.
5	I'm rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play
6	I like to talk at length about my profession
7	I don't part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible
8	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

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	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The workshop where I learned my trade 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	I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
4	I pursue wealth to secure someone's love.
5	One day, I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
6	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.

d6	Flaw
1	I'll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
2	I'm quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
3	No one must ever learn that I once stole money from guild coffers.
4	I'm never satisfied with what I have - I always want more.
5	I would kill to acquire a noble title.
6	I'm horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I'm surrounded by rivals.