Culinarian
You are a master of taste, a proprietor of the pantry. Culinarians range from a home cook serving your family's generations-old recipe or brew, a head chef of a Royal palace, or an adventurer set on finding nature's rarest and best ingredients; you know what pleases the palette, and that presentation isn't everything (although it certainly helps). Food can set the tone of a meeting, or soothe the soul of someone in need of comfort, and the simplest ingredient can enhance or ebb a drink or dish. Why have you left your kitchen? Is it that search for nature's finest? Were you thrown out by your fellow connoisseurs or came to a mutual agreement? Or is it simply time for you to set out to prove yourself, journal in hand, intent on making a cookbook to outlast the ages? Despite why you decided o
Skill Proficiencies:
Insight; choose one from Nature, Survival, or Performance
Tool Proficiencies:
Cook's Utensils; choose either Herbalism Kit or Brewer's Supplies
Languages:
One language of your choice, although your vocabulary is limited to culinary colloquialisms, talk of money, and "small talk."
Equipment:
Cook's Utensils, set of chosen second tool, iron pot or frying pan, jug of cooking oil, Spices kit, recipe book or journal & ink/pen, tinderbox, mess kit, chef's uniform or fine clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Tasteful Travels
You are a master of taste, a proprietor of the pantry. Culinarians range from a home cook serving your family's generations-old recipe or brew, a head chef of a Royal palace, or an adventurer set on finding nature's rarest and best ingredients; you know what pleases the palette, and that presentation isn't everything (although it certainly helps). Food can set the tone of a meeting, or soothe the soul of someone in need of comfort, and the simplest ingredient can enhance or ebb a drink or dish. Why have you left your kitchen? Is it that search for nature's finest? Were you thrown out by your fellow connoisseurs or came to a mutual agreement? Or is it simply time for you to set out to prove yourself, journal in hand, intent on making a cookbook to outlast the ages? Despite why you decided on a change of pace, your skills will prove vital to those you get swept away on an adventure with, even if in unexpected ways. Please work with your DM! Skill Proficiencies: Insight; choose one from Nature, Survival, or Performance Tool Proficiencies: Cook's Utensils; choose either Herbalism Kit or Brewer's Supplies Languages: One language of your choice, although your vocabulary is limited to culinary colloquialisms, talk of money, and "small talk." Equipment: Cook's Utensils, set of chosen second tool, iron pot or frying pan, jug of cooking oil, Spices kit, recipe book or journal & ink/pen, tinderbox, mess kit, chef's uniform or fine clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Traits (d8)
| 1 | When insulted, I hurl even greater insults (or food) back. |
| 2 | I multitask very well. |
| 3 | I'm always picking up things related to food, and often have to remind myself to buy them first. |
| 4 | I can get lost in thoughts of food, or chatter your ear off about the subject. |
| 5 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. |
| 6 | I've enjoyed the finest food, drink, and company there is, and now rough living doesn't suit me. |
| 7 | My opinion is relevant - whether you like it or not. |
| 8 | I'm confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others. |
Ideals (d6)
| 1 | Honor. If I'm dishonest, it will only turn people away and leave my dreams unfulfilled. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Generosity. No one should go to bed hungry, and I'll do my best to make that happen. (Good) |
| 3 | Creativity. I don't always follow my own recipes, I just follow my nose and gut instincts! (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I seek to influence the rise or fall of empires by feeding food (and information) to rulers. (Evil) |
| 5 | Knowledge. You can learn a lot about people from what they choose to eat. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Joy. Everyone should have a taste of the best at least once in their life! (Any) |
Bonds (d6)
| 1 | I'm still seeking the tasteful enlightenment I sought in solitude, but never received. |
| 2 | I am putting my own recipe book together! |
| 3 | I always keep my favorite herb or spice on hand. |
| 4 | My tools are symbols of my aspirations, and I carry them so that I will never neglect or forget my roots. |
| 5 | I seek to recover a recipe now only told of in story. |
| 6 | My isolation has only given me greater insight into the culinary world. |
Flaws (d6)
| 1 | I am comedically competitive. |
| 2 | I'd rather eat nothing than something bland, stale, burnt, undercooked, or otherwise beneath me. |
| 3 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially luxurious food and hard drink. |
| 4 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
| 5 | I like keeping secrets and won't share them with anyone. |
| 6 | I remember every insult I or my food have received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who's ever wronged me. |