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Ski1l Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
d6 Ideal
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools,
1 Beauly. When I perform, I make lhe world belter lhan vehicles (land)
il was. (Good) Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice),
2 Tradilion. lhe slories, legends, and songs of the past a shovel, an iran pot, a set of common clothes, and a
must never be forgolten, for they teach us who we belt pouch containing 10 gp
are. (Lawful)
3 Creativily. lhe world is in need of new ideas and bold DEFINING EVENT
action. (Chaotic) Vou previously pursued a simple prafession among
4 Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, miner, servant,
5 People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when shepherd, woodcutter, ar gravedigger. But something
I perform. lha!'s ali that matters. (Neutral) happened that set you on a different path and marked
you for greater things. Choose or randomly determine a
6 Honesly. Art should reflect the soul; it should come defining event that marked you as a hera of the people.
from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
dl0 Defining Evenl
d6 Bond 1 I stood up to a tyrant's agents.
1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it 2 I saved people during a natural disaster.
reminds me of someone I love. 3 I stood alone against a terrible monster.
2 Someone slole my precious instrumenl, and someday 4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor.
1'11get il back. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army.
3 I wanl to be famous, whatever it takes. 6 I broke into a tyran!'s castle and stole weapons to arm
4 I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds the people.
against lhal person's. 7 I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as
5 I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated weapons against a tyrant's soldiers.
rival. 8 A lord rescinded an unpopular decree after I led a
6 I would do anything for the other members of my symbolic act of protect against il.
old troupe. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing
or revealed my secret origino
d6 Flaw 10 Recruited into a lord's army, I rose to leadership and
1 1'11do anything lo win fame and renown. was commended for my heroismo
2 I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
3 A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. FEATURE: RUSTIC HOSPITALITY
lhat kind of trouble seems to follow me around. Since you come from the ranks of the common folk,
4 I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was you fit in among them with ease. Vou can find a place
a mistake lhat I willlikely repeal. to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners,
5 I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to
sharp tongue lands me in trouble. them. They will shield you from the law or anyone
6 Despile my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends. else searching for you, though they will not risk
their lives for YOU.
VARIANT ENTERTAINER: GLADIATOR SUGGESTED CHARACTERISTICS
A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel A folk hero is one of the common people, for better
or circus performer, trained to make the arts of combat or for worse. Most folk heraes look on their humble
into a spectacle the crawd can enjoy. This kind of origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their home
flashy combat is your entertainer routine, though you communities remain very important to them.
might also have some skills as a tumbler or actor.
Using your By Popular Demand feature, you can find a d8 Personalily Trail
place to perform in any place that features combat for 1 I judge people by lheir aclions, nol lheir words.
entertainment-perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret
pit fighting club. Vou can replace the musical instrument 2 If someone is in trouble, I'm always ready to lend help.
in your equipment package with an inexpensive but 3 When I set my mind to something, I follow through no
unusual weapon, such as a trident or neto malter what gets in my way.
4 I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find
FOLK HERO the most equilable solution to arguments.
Vou come from a humble social rank, but you are 5 I'm confidenl in my own abilities and do what I can to
destined for so much more. Already the people of instill confidence in others.
your home village regard you as their champion, and 6 lhinking is for other people. I prefer action.
your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and 7 I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on wilh my
desliny?

PART I I PERSONALlTY AND BACKGROUND