The Well Adjusted Background
You living quite the normal life growing up. You did well enough in school, possibly playing sports, in the orchestra, or involved in the theater group. Your family was and still is middle class, so you could afford many of things you wanted in life after saving your money. You have at least one sibling and quite possibly two. Beyond the normal teasing and fights all brothers and sister have, you got along well with them.Your father worked a skill trade job, which could be anything from a low level guild merchant to a baker to a mid tier government official. Your mother may have stayed at home with you and your siblings growing up, but could also have held down a full or part time job.
Both your parents are still alive and as they near retirement age and begun to think about the places they may travel or the new hobbies they could learn in their twilight years. Your siblings are all alive also, with your older ones following in your father or mothers footsteps, possibly taking over the family business, not because they had to, but because they wanted to. Younger siblings may still be at home, getting ready to head off to an institution of higher learn or starting an apprenticeship in any number of skilled trades.
You love your family very much and in turn they love you. They are understandably concerned with your decision to become an adventurer, and may have even tried to talk you out of it. Realizing you had found your true passion in life, they wish you well as you head off into the great unknown, with your mother telling you if you don't write home, she'll find you and you will be in big trouble!
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two - Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Performance, Persuasion
- Language: Two of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, backpack, bedroll, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Feature: Empathy
You've realized just how lucky you are to have been raised in a caring and loving home. While you may not be able to relate to people's tales of woe regarding their lives, you will lend an ear to anyone and provide words of kindness and understanding when appropriate. In these types of situations, a person will be willing to do you a small favor in return for your kindness.
Suggested Characteristics
You may not know much about the world, but you know how to always try and do the next right thing. Your parents taught you well and you have a good sense of ethics and morality
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am a great listener. |
| 2 | I can talk to anyone on any topic. |
| 3 | Hard work always pays off. |
| 4 | Respect is earned, not given. |
| 5 | I use humor to defuse tense situations. |
| 6 | I always try to do the right thing. |
| 7 | I am slightly gullible. |
| 8 | I will always come to aid of someone in distress. |
| d6 | Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | People. My well-being and the well-being of those that surround me are of utmost importance. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Simplicity. It's the simple things in life that bring me the greatest pleasure. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Loyalty. I will never abandon friends no matter what the circumstances. (Good) |
| 4 | Humility. What I have is not that important. It is the relationships we forge with one another that is important (Any) |
| 5 | Outgoing. I love to meet new people and make new friends. I've met a lot of people and I have a lot of friends. (Good.) |
| 6 | Free Will. Everyone should be able to make their own decisions. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bonds |
|---|---|
| 1 | I love my home, and I carry it with me everywhere I go. |
| 2 | I never forget my friends that I left behind, they helped make me who I am. |
| 3 | Hurt my friends or family and I will hunt you down. |
| 4 | I've always dreamed of being a hero, and with my family's support I will be. |
| 5 | My party is my extended family, and I love and defend my family. |
| 6 | I will protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| d6 | Flaws |
|---|---|
| 1 | I can be a bit too trusting. |
| 2 | I believe what my friends tell me, even if I know it's not true. |
| 3 | I get homesick sometimes. |
| 4 | I've done my fair share of bad things and they haunt me. |
| 5 | I can be blind when it comes to my family. |
| 6 | I'm convinced I will become a great hero, no matter what. |