Townie (5e Background)
Rural Townie[edit]
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
Equipment: A set of common clothes, A small reference guidebook containing drawings and descriptions of local flora and fauna.
Feature: Homegrown Knowledge[edit]
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[edit]
Townies are used to living in close proximity to other people, and they tend to be outgoing, adaptable, and hard-working. You can also be fiercely independent and wary of outsiders, depending on the situation.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm a bit of a know-it-all, and I love to share my knowledge with others. |
| 2 | I'm a natural optimist, and I always try to see the best in people. |
| 3 | I'm fiercely independent, and I hate relying on anyone else for help. |
| 4 | I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, and I love to spend time outdoors. |
| 5 | I'm a bit of a homebody, and I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by familiar things. |
| 6 | I'm quick to make friends, but I'm even quicker to ditch them if they become liability. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Community. I believe that people are stronger when they work together. (Good) |
| 2 | Power. I want to be in charge of my own destiny, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals. (Evil) |
| 3 | Knowledge. I'm always seeking to learn new things and expand my horizons. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Freedom. I believe that everyone should be free to live their lives as they see fit, without interference from others. Chaotic |
| 5 | Tradition. I believe in the old ways, and I think that we should preserve our customs and culture for future generations. (Tradition) |
| 6 | Harmony. I believe that we should work together to protect the natural world and live in balance with it. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a deep loyalty to the people of my hometown, and I will do anything to protect them. |
| 2 | I owe a debt to a powerful figure in the city, and I will do whatever they ask of me. |
| 3 | I have a secret love for someone who is completely unattainable, and I will do anything to win their heart. |
| 4 | I have a deep connection to the land and the animals that live on it, and I will do anything to protect them. |
| 5 | I owe a debt to someone in my community, and I will do whatever it takes to repay them. |
| 6 | I have a secret dream of leaving my town and exploring the wider world, but I'm afraid to take the leap. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm quick to anger, and I have a tendency to lash out when I feel threatened. |
| 2 | I have a weakness for gossip, and I can't resist a good long discussion of others faults and flaws. |
| 3 | I have a tendency to exaggerate my own accomplishments, and I sometimes get in over my head as a result. |
| 4 | I'm stubborn and set in my ways, and I have a hard time adapting to change. |
| 5 | I can be distrustful of outsiders, and I sometimes have trouble relating to people who come from different backgrounds. |
| 6 | I 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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