The island of Dragonshore, home primarily to the Dragonshore Dwarves, is host to a powerful navy well equipped to hunt these unlikely mariners' most fearsome prey: the mighty Dragons. Their ships prowl many seas, and many are those who have joined them in their endless hunt, for reasons all their own. You were one of them, forging a life for yourself aboard their great ironclad ships or in the fortress city of Hammerdeep, their maritime capital. You are familiar with the sea, though less so than one who has sailed a ship powered by wind or oars, as the ships of Dragonshore are safeguarded against the rigours of common ocean travel by their thick armor and Dwarven engines. You plied your hand at many things in the company of the elder dragonslayers, from trade to piracy and, of course, the

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, and either Athletics or Acrobatics

Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of Cook's utensils, Cartographer's tools, or Smith's tools

Languages: Dwarvish (if you know Dwarvish from your race or subrace, gain proficiency in navigator's tools instead.)

Equipment: Spyglass, drinking horn made from the horn of a lesser drake (or other dragon-related token), gold-ish dubloon on a string (bearing the insignia of one of the Dragonshore clans), a set of common clothes inlaid with various gold decorations (of a total value of 5 gp), and a small drake-scale pouch containing 15 gp.

Although this background can be used by any race and any class, it was mainly designed to fit with the Dragonshore Dwarf subrace. As a result, it may come out as over-specific in some circumstances, and may not be suitable for all games. The exact nature and location of the island of Dragonshore is fully malleable, though its history is recounted in the story section of the wiki.

Specialization (d8)

1	Clan of the Burning Fire
2	Clan of the Breaking Bow
3	Clan of the Howling Wolf
4	Clan of the Cawing Crow
5	Clan of the Flying Spear
6	Clan of the Crashing Wave
7	Clan of the Broken Sword
8	Clan of the Dying Snake

Personality Traits (d8)

1	I am rather boisterous, taking pleasure in recounting my many adventures at sea.
2	I took a liking to the ease of life in the fleet when battle was not afoot, and must adapt to a life without it.
3	When battle loomed, I was the first on the deck, screaming defiance at our monstrous foes.
4	The pay was good, and I made sure I got every penny I was owed.
5	There was always work to do aboard the Ironclad, but often not enough people to do it. I am used to doing my part, and more.
6	After my long, seasick years in the fleet, I developed an intense dislike of the ocean. Even the sight of it is enough to make me puke.

Ideals (d6)

1	The Hunt. The great fleet moves too slowly for you, so you set off on your own to chase glory and claim a great dragon for your own. (Chaotic)
2	Plunder. When the money stoped comming in, you jumped ship in search of greater spoils elsewhere. How you aquire them matters not. (Evil)
3	Revenge. Your home was ravaged by dragonfire and the fleet, arriving too late, found you in the ruins. Now, you leave the safety of the Ironclads to hunt down the one who wronged you long ago. (Lawful)
4	Freedom. You did not join the fleet by choice, you were captured and recruited by a vessel short on staff. Now that you've made your escape, wether you harbor resentment or not is up to you. (Neutral)
5	Redemption. Your mistake cost the fleet the victory. You were not killed, but were instead banished until such a time as you can prove your worth once again. (Lawful)
6	Protection. You have seen the fleet fail once too often. Though their ideals are well founded, they are not able to help everyone. You will succeed where they have failed, and act as a guardian for those they cannot protect. (Good)

Bonds (d6)

1	My home was razed by dragons. I was raised by the fleet.
2	I have dishonored my clan, and must return with a dragon trophy to atone.
3	I still have a friend, somewhere in the fleet, I know not where.
4	I left behind a small fortune in back pay, and I want it back.

Flaws (d6)

1	I am used to the exesses and luxuries of the vessel I served on, and expect the same quality to follow me wherever I go.
2	I was never in it to hunt dragons, but the thought of their riches in my hands was intoxicating, and I still tend to take whatever I can get my hands on.
3	I have a tendency to put myself in danger simply for the thrill of it.