Root Beer Founder

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Root Beer Founder

Everyone's heard of ale and mead. But do they know root beer? This sweet beverage of angel tears is an innovation only you could have come up with. This invention should make you rich, with fame to your name. Some way or another, something stands in your way. Do people try to steal your recipe, going as far as to kill you? Is your wealth now a burden, making your life a target? Perhaps that is why you left behind your fortune, taking only what you can carry, along with your precious recipe. How did you come upon this recipe for an otherworldly nectar anyway? How much has this discovery changed your life for the better, or worse?
Skill Proficiencies: Nature and Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Brewer's Supplies
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: Brewer's Supplies, Root Beer Recipe, Root Beer Extract, Common Clothes, 5 gp

Feature: Fine Drink

As a founder of Root Beer, you decide the ratio and taste which differentiates your brew.

Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d4)

1You prefer the taste of a creamy Root Beer, with a stronger hint of vanilla, popular with ladies
2You prefer the spicy taste of Sassafras, popular with men
3You prefer a nice mix of vanilla and Sassafras, popular with children
4You prefer to give Root Beer a little kick... of alcohol. You make hard Root Beer, popular in bars and at small social gatherings.

Personality Traits (d8)

1I am an active member of my community circle, willing to lend a glass of Root Beer to those in need
2If I notice someone's glass is empty, I'm on my way to fill their cup
3I brew Root Beer for my lord
4I believe Root Beer is the only truly good drink
5I am at war with other Breweries
6I enjoy mixing different Root Beer flavors
7I am more caring for my Root Beer than most others
8My Root Beer is not just my job, it is my life

Ideals (d6)

1Friends. I enjoy nothing more than sharing a cup of Root Beer (Good)
2Greed. Root Beer is but a means to the ends... money (Evil)
3Hope. I hope to establish a flourishing business (Lawful)
4Cult. Root Beer is my entire being... (Chaotic)
5Creative. I want to make many Root Beer varieties (Any)
6Love. Root Beer is my Passion (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1My Father taught me this recipe before he died, and I owe my career to him
2I stole this recipe from a beloved friend... and it is a pain I'll never forget
3My beloved and I created this recipe together, but I have not seen them since it's success
4I learned my skills from my master, but he has forsaken Root Beer
5I created this Recipe with my own efforts, and I won't give it up to any rival
6I woke up with the recipe bestowed to me by a higher power, one whom I now serve in my heart

Flaws (d6)

1I would betray anyone for my own success
2I am trusting of anyone who enjoy Root Beer
3I cannot feel comfortable if I do not have Root Beer nearby
4I have more love for my Root Beer than morally right
5I am willing to risk my life for my Root Beer
6I am allergic to the ingredients for my Root Beer


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