Agrarian
You've lived a life close to the land, surrounded by crops and livestock, and following the rhythms of the seasons. Maybe you worked a small plot of land belonging to your family, or perhaps you were part of a community of farmers. Either way, you understand the value of hard work, the importance of community, and the simple joys that come from a job well done.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Nature
Tool Proficiencies: one from Artisan's Tool or Land Vehicle
Equipment
A set of artisan’s tools (your choice), a shovel or hoe, a set of common clothes, a small pouch containing 5 gp
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your class:
- (a) any artisan's tool
- shovel
- clothes, common
Feature: Land's Blessing
You have an innate connection with the land and can gain its blessings when you are in a rural setting. You and your companions can forage for food more efficiently and are more likely to find safe places to camp. You can also find your way to the nearest settlement in most cases unless magically deterred or obstructed.
Suggested Characteristics
Farmers are shaped by the land and the community they belong to. Their toil, day in and day out, grounds them and gives them a unique perspective on life. They can be as varied as the crops they grow, but most share common traits of practicality, resilience, and a certain wisdom that comes from close observation of nature’s cycles.
d8 | Personality Trait |
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d1 | I get up early, and I expect others to do the same. |
d2 | I find solace and meaning in the changing seasons. |
d3 | I enjoy the simple things in life: a hearty meal, a beautiful sunset, a job well done. |
d4 | I am highly community-oriented and often put others before myself. |
d5 | I have a close connection with animals and can often understand their needs and moods. |
d6 | I am highly skeptical of city folk and their complicated ways. |
d7 | I am thrifty and hate to see anything go to waste. |
d8 | I believe that every problem can be solved by hard work and determination. |
d6 | Ideal |
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d1 | Community: The well-being of the community comes before the individual. (Lawful) |
d2 | Harmony: Living in harmony with the land is the path to inner peace. (Neutral) |
d3 | Prosperity: The purpose of hard work is to provide a better life for yourself and your loved ones. (Any) |
d4 | Freedom: No one, not even the land itself, owns me. (Chaotic) |
d5 | Stewardship: It's our duty to take care of the land and animals that take care of us. (Good) |
d6 | Tradition: The old ways and ancient farming rituals hold the wisdom we need. (Lawful) |
d6 | Bond |
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d1 | My land and crops are like my children; I care for them deeply. |
d2 | I owe my life to the community that took me in during a difficult time. |
d3 | I work to pay off a family debt that has burdened us for generations. |
d4 | I secretly love someone in my community, but duty has kept us apart. |
d5 | A terrible drought, flood, or blight affected my community, and I seek the means to prevent it from happening again. |
d6 | My tools are family heirlooms; losing them would devastate me. |
d6 | Flaw |
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d1 | I am stubborn and set in my ways. |
d2 | I am superstitious and believe in omens, possibly to a fault. |
d3 | I will take unnecessary risks to protect my land and animals. |
d4 | I lack patience for politics and diplomacy. |
d5 | I believe manual labor is the measure of a person's worth and have little respect for those who don't work with their hands. |
d6 | I am distrusting of magic and those who use it. |
Credits: Squire 5