Cows have played a prominent and impactful role in your life. You might have been a farmer or rancher, or been involved in some kind of cow incident. Either way, you have a distinct and unusual history with cows. Think about what exactly that might mean when you chose this background.

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Musical Instrument (Flute)

Languages: Bovine

Equipment: Flute, a keepsake that reminds you every day of your cow history, mess kit, book (A History of Cows), a 10’ length of chain, bullseye lantern, 2 flasks of oil, tinderbox

Cows have played a prominent and impactful role in your life. You might have been a farmer or rancher, or been involved in some kind of cow incident. Either way, you have a distinct and unusual history with cows. Think about what exactly that might mean when you chose this background. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Perception Tool Proficiencies: Musical Instrument (Flute) Languages: Bovine Equipment: Flute, a keepsake that reminds you every day of your cow history, mess kit, book (A History of Cows), a 10’ length of chain, bullseye lantern, 2 flasks of oil, tinderbox

Personality Traits (d8)

1	I talk about cows. All the time. No one knows more about cows than I do.
2	I have a secret cow keepsake that no one knows actually has to do with cows.
3	When I sleep, I dream of cows; I occasionally mutter “Cows…” out loud.
4	I let no one speak ill of cows. Cows can do no wrong.
5	I see cows in every shadow. Cows are sneakier than people think!
6	I have a cow-shaped birthmark on me that I show no one.
7	I feel compelled to wear a bell around my neck at all times.
8	Somootimes a cow-like sound sneaks into moo speech on accident...

Ideals (d6)

1	Independence. I should be free to roam; everyone should be! (Chaotic)
2	Grazing. Seeking quality food is the most important thing ever. (Neutral)
3	Cleanliness. Bugs are ick. You know what’s good? A tail to swat flies. (Neutral)
4	Fences. Fences are here to keep good people in and bad people out. (Lawful)
5	Nourishment. I provide for others, like a cow to her calves. (Good)
6	Revenge. I will have my cow revenge, in this life or the next. (Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1	I have a good history with cows. Cows like me and I like them. We are friends.
2	I have a bad history with cows. No cow is good. Dead cows are better.
3	I used to be a cow. No, seriously.
4	Once, when I was young, a cow aided me. Since that time I have aided them whenever I can. I will never forget her kind eyes.
5	Once, when I was young, a cow wronged me. Hell won’t prevent me from exacting my just retribution from the humility.
6	I was raised on a farm. Of course I have a cow history. The #$%@ is this?

Flaws (d6)

1	I am so consumed in my hatred of cows that I will ignore all other threats if I detect the presence of a cow.
2	Cows fascinate me. I will stop whatever I am doing if I see one in order to actively point out cows to my companions.
3	I seek a very specific cow, and will stop whatever I am doing to actively pursue that cow if I learn she is near.
4	I scream “Cow” as loud as possible at the most inopportune moments or when I'm nervous.
5	I have decided that in order to blend in with cows, I must smell like them. I offer no apology for this.
6	Cows frighten me to such an extent that I will immediately flee if I even suspect the presence of one in my vicinity.