Traveling Healer (5e Background)

Traveling Healer

Born of compassion and a wanderlust spirit, you've dedicated your life to the noble art of healing. As a Traveling Healer, you've journeyed far and wide, offering your skills and remedies to those in need across distant lands. Whether tending to the sick and injured in bustling cities or providing aid to remote villages, your experiences have shaped you into a versatile caregiver and a trusted figure in communities far and wide. Your travels have exposed you to diverse cultures, languages, and customs, enriching your understanding of the world and the myriad ailments that afflict its inhabitants. Though your path may be fraught with danger and uncertainty, your unwavering commitment to easing suffering and spreading hope drives you ever forward.

Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A healer's kit, a set of traveler's clothes, an herbalism kit, a pouch containing 10 gp

Feature: Wanderer's Compassion

Having traveled far and wide, you have developed a keen sense of empathy and a deep understanding of the struggles faced by those in need. You are able to quickly establish rapport with strangers and gain their trust, allowing you to provide aid and comfort to those who require it. When interacting with individuals (While out of combat) who are in distress or require medical attention, you gain advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) and Wisdom (Medicine) checks.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm adventurous at heart, always seeking out new challenges and experiences to test my limits.
2	My optimism knows no bounds; even in the darkest of times, I maintain a hopeful outlook and believe in the power of perseverance.
3	I am fiercely independent, preferring to rely on my own skills and instincts rather than depending on others.
4	My unwavering determination drives me forward, pushing me to overcome obstacles and never give up on those who rely on me.
5	I have an irrepressible curiosity about the world, constantly asking questions and seeking to uncover its mysteries.
6	Despite the dangers that lurk around every corner, I am courageous in the face of adversity, never backing down from a challenge.
7	Flexibility is my forte; I adapt quickly to changing situations and make the most out of any circumstance.
8	With a keen sense of empathy, I understand the struggles of others and strive to alleviate their suffering wherever I go.

d6	Ideal
1	Service. I believe in using my skills and abilities to serve others selflessly, dedicating myself to the well-being and healing of those I encounter on my travels. (Good)
2	Hope. I hold onto the belief that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future. I strive to inspire hope in others through my actions and words. (Neutral)
3	Adaptability. I embrace the ever-changing nature of life on the road, adapting quickly to new environments and challenges in order to provide aid wherever it is needed most. (Any)
4	Freedom. I value personal freedom and autonomy above all else, believing that everyone should be free to live their lives as they see fit. (Chaotic)
5	Justice. I am dedicated to fighting injustice and oppression wherever I encounter it, using my skills to protect the innocent and uphold the law. (Lawful)
6	Empathy. I am driven by a deep sense of compassion and empathy, always seeking to alleviate the suffering of others and bring comfort to those in need. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I have taken a solemn oath to use my healing abilities for the betterment of all beings, and I am bound by honor to fulfill this oath wherever I go.
2	I have been entrusted with a sacred duty or quest by a higher power, and I am bound by a sense of divine obligation to fulfill this mission and bring healing to those in need.
3	I feel a deep connection to the natural world and its inhabitants, and I am bound by a sense of stewardship to protect and preserve the wilderness and its creatures from harm.
4	I owe a debt of gratitude to those who have aided me on my journey or shown kindness to me in my time of need, and I am determined to repay their kindness in any way I can.
5	I feel a deep sense of responsibility towards those who are lost or forgotten by society, and I am bound by compassion to offer them shelter, comfort, and healing wherever I find them.
6	I have formed strong bonds with fellow travelers and companions on the road, and I am bound by friendship and camaraderie to stand by their side and support them in their endeavors.

d6	Flaw
1	Despite my healing abilities, I often doubt my own worth and question whether I am truly making a difference in the world.
2	I push myself to the brink of exhaustion in my quest to heal others, often neglecting my own needs and well-being in the process.
3	I tend to trust others too easily and am easily deceived by those with less-than-honorable intentions.
4	When faced with injustice or cruelty, I struggle to temper my desire for revenge and may resort to using my healing abilities to inflict harm on those who have wronged me or others.
5	I keep my past and true feelings hidden from others, fearing that revealing too much about myself will make me vulnerable or expose me to harm.
6	Betrayals and disappointments in the past have made me wary of trusting others, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness as I struggle to connect with those around me.

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