Townie

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Townie

You were born and raised in a small town, surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature and the close-knit community of your neighbors. You learned how to work hard, make do with what you had, and appreciate the simple pleasures of life.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Nature
Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools, Herbalism Kit
Languages: None
Equipment: A set of common clothes, A small reference guidebook containing drawings and descriptions of local flora and fauna.

Feature: Homegrown Knowledge

You know how to get around in town, and you have a knack for finding the right people to talk to. When you enter a town, you can easily locate a safe place to stay, and you can usually find someone who knows something about the local goings-on, and you can usually find someone who knows something about the local flora, fauna, or customs. Additionally, you have a sense for detecting danger in the wilderness, and you can sense when something is amiss.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I'm a bit of a know-it-all, and I love to share my knowledge with others.
2I'm a natural optimist, and I always try to see the best in people.
3I'm fiercely independent, and I hate relying on anyone else for help.
4I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, and I love to spend time outdoors.
5I'm a bit of a homebody, and I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by familiar things.
6I'm quick to make friends, but I'm even quicker to ditch them if they become liability.

Ideals (d6)

1Community. I believe that people are stronger when they work together. (Good)
2Power. I want to be in charge of my own destiny, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals. (Evil)
3Knowledge. I'm always seeking to learn new things and expand my horizons. (Neutral)
4Freedom. I believe that everyone should be free to live their lives as they see fit, without interference from others. (Chaotic)
5Tradition. I believe in the old ways, and I think that we should preserve our customs and culture for future generations. (Lawful)
6Harmony. I believe that we should work together to protect the natural world and live in balance with it. (Neutral)

Bonds (d6)

1I have a deep loyalty to the people of my hometown, and I will do anything to protect them.
2I owe a debt to a powerful figure in the city, and I will do whatever they ask of me.
3I have a secret love for someone who is completely unattainable, and I will do anything to win their heart.
4I have a deep connection to the land and the animals that live on it, and I will do anything to protect them.
5I owe a debt to someone in my community, and I will do whatever it takes to repay them.
6I have a secret dream of leaving my town and exploring the wider world, but I'm afraid to take the leap.

Flaws (d6)

1I'm quick to anger, and I have a tendency to lash out when I feel threatened.
2I have a weakness for gossip, and I can't resist a good long discussion of others faults and flaws.
3I have a tendency to exaggerate my own accomplishments, and I sometimes get in over my head as a result.
4I'm stubborn and set in my ways, and I have a hard time adapting to change.
5I can be distrustful of outsiders, and I sometimes have trouble relating to people who come from different backgrounds.
6I have a tendency to bottle up my emotions and keep things to myself, even when it would be healthier to talk about them.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Townie (5e Background)

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