Backgrounds

d8

Personality Trait

1

I constantly scan my surroundings and stay alert.                         

2

I am always rooting around in the brush to see what’s growing.

3

I obsess over what tools best bring down my quarry.             

4

I am always the hunter, never the hunted.

5

I value the wildlife and natural world and believe the balance must be maintained.

6

I have deep respect for a specific type of animal.

7

I have learned that the most successful hunt is the one that involves skilled allies.

8

I value the wildlife and natural world only insofar as it is valuable to me dealing with the merchant guilds.

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Ideals

1

Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any)

2

Wealth. I will do whatever it takes to become as rich as the hunters of old. (Evil)

3

Order. There is a natural order that must be preserved. (Lawful)

4

Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, there's nothing I'd rather do. (Chaotic)

5

 Nature. The natural world is more important than the edifices of the city and civilization. (Neutral)

6

Life. Preserving life and nature is always a worthwhile endeavor. (Good)

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Bonds

1

My fellow hunters are my family.

2

I would lay down my life for the Hunter's Guild and the Platinum Court.

3

I am determined that one day I will lead my guild.

4

My weapon is made from the first monster I ever hunted.

5

I will do anything to prove myself greater than my silbings (or ancestors).

6

I'll never forget the training school where I learned my skills, or the other attendants who learned alongside me.

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Flaws

1

I act bravely when I'm in a group. but I'm a coward when I’m alone.

2

I nag people about the impact they have on nature.

3

I understand animals better than people. I am not very good at socializing and get nervous in crowds.

4

When bragging about my kills, I tend to lie or exaggerate.

5

My pride leads me to believe I'm able to bring down beasts beyond my measure.

6

 What I earn I tend to spend quickly, leaving me groping for the next job at the cusp of becoming a beggar.

d8

Personality Trait

1

I never change my mind once it's made up.

2

I hate it when people try to make light of a serious situation.

3

I can stare down a rathalos without flinching.     

4

When I give an order, I expect it to be obeyed.

5

I try never to let my judgment become clouded by emotion.

6

No wrongdoing can escape my watchful gaze.

7

I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

8

I'm good at hiding my true thoughts and feelings.

d6

Ideals

1

Order. Like a well-pruned tree, society thrives when everything is kept in good order. (Lawful)

2

Punishment. A public display of consequences is an excellent deterrent for other criminals. (Evil)

3

Lawful. The law embodies excellence in its precision and detail. (Lawful)

4

Justice. Achieving justice requires establishing fair, 4 equitable, and compassionate relationships within a community. (Good)

5

Protection. It isn't right for innocents to suffer because of the arrogance of others. (Good)

6

Honor. Poachers must be rooted out wherever they are found. (Lawful)

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Bonds

1

I am beholden to a Guild Knight who captured the criminal who killed my parents, saving me from the same fate.

2

I've modeled my career after a highly respected Guild 2 Knight, but I fear that I may suffer the same fate as them.

3

I tried and failed to stop a group of poachers, and I have sworn to find and arrest the perpetrators.

4

One of my parents was prominent in the guild, and I resent constantly being compared to that standard.

5

It is to my mentor that I owe all that I am, and for them I continue in this work.

6

I have a rivalry with another apprentice, I will prove my superiority.

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Flaws

1

The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.

2

I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.

3

I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.

4

I made a terrible mistake during a hunt, that cost many lives— and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.

5

My hatred of those who break the law is blind and unreasoning.

6

I'm just a little fascinated by the ways of the Talon Society.

d8

Personality Trait

1

I am passionate and easily excitable.      

2

I am observant and ask a lot of questions.

3

I am tireless when researching or learning, which I always seem to be doing.

4

I am comfortable talking about nature, but very awkward interacting socially.

5

I am quiet and analytical.

6

I expect others to listen to me and get very frustrated with those who don’t value my opinion.

7

I enjoy being busy and am uneasy when idle.

8

I am hardworking and reliable.

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Ideals

1

Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any)

2

Vanity. I deserve to be treated as an important person because of what I know (Evil)

3

Balance. The world functions when things are in balance. (Lawful)

4

Exploration. Experiencing history is the only thing better than learning of it (Chaotic)

5

Objectivity. Opinion must not intrude on analysis; we must stay objective. (Neutral)

6

Driven. I want to know everything I can. (Any)

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Bonds

1

Everything goes in my journal, which is my legacy.

2

I have heard of a scroll that contains knowledge I seek; I must find it.

3

I study the world to understand why my home village was destroyed.

4

My hunter allies are as friend and family to me as my own flesh and blood, and I will never abandon them.

5

I owe everything to my mentor, but they vanished. I must find them.

6

My clumsy initial studies have brought me to the attention of a powerful being; it watches me.

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Flaws

1

I tend to shorten pet names I use for my colleagues. Such as someone I'd call partner, is shortened to "Pard."

2

I cannot pass up the chance to learn about the ancient civilization.

3

I'm constantly getting myself into trouble all for the sake of some food.

4

I talk FAR too much.

5

I am overly serious, to the point of disbelief sometimes.

6

I have a tendency to overestimate the capability of my team.

d8

Personality Trait

1

I am observant and ask a lot of questions.

2

I am easily excitable and passionate.

3

I take myself very seriously and have no sense of humor.

4

I am meticulous and organized.

5

I constantly ask questions about areas and important people when I’m somewhere I’ve never been.

6

I get excited and speak quickly when discussing topics that interest me.

7

I have learned that doing your research before a hunt, leads to a safer hunt.

8

I like to use big words to showcase my intelligence.

d6

Ideals

1

Education. Learning and teaching others can benefit everyone. (Good)

2

Knowlege. We better ourselves by learning (Neutral)

3

Order. Understanding the order of things is essential. (Lawful)

4

Achievement. Learning and knowing are essential. (Any)

5

Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

6

Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)

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Bonds

1

I had a romantic relationship with a fellow student, I still love them.

2

I have a rival, we still compete to this day.

3

I've been searching my whole life for the answer to a a certain question.

4

My notebook is made from the last creature my father hunted.

5

I will do anything to prove myself greater than my silbings (or ancestors).

6

I idolize a historical scholar, and measure my accomplishments against theirs.

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Flaws

1

I am easily distracted by the promise of information.

2

If my teacher calls me, I’ll abandon what I’m doing to go to them.

3

A scandal prevents me from returning to my place of education, I’m trying to stay ahead of the rumors.

4

I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.

5

I prefer a dusty tome to conversation.

6

I feel superior to uneducated folk, but quietly so.

d8

Research Type

1

Endemic Life

2

Lynians

3

Botanical

4

Mineralogical (Ore)

5

Piscine (Fish)     

6

Archeology / Ancient Civilization

7

Elder Dragons

8

Exotic Monsters from Far Off Lands

d8

Personality Trait

1

I am quiet and analytical.

2

I am tireless when researching or learning, which I always seem to be doing.

3

I try to travel to all the important places of a region to see them firsthand.

4

I am a voracious reader, and spend every spare moment learning about new things or writing.

5

I enjoy an intellectual challenge.

6

I've read every book in the world's greatest libraries – or I like to boast that I have.

7

I have learned that doing your research before a hunt, leads to a safer hunt.

8

I'm convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6

Ideals

1

Improvement. Understanding history give us a chance to make a better world (Good)

2

Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)

3

Discovery. Knowledge can accomplish anything; you cannot hope to master it, only marvel at it (Chaotic)

4

Vanity. I deserve to be treated as an important person because of what I know (Evil)

5

Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)

6

Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

d6

Bonds

1

I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.

2

I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.

3

My life's work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.

4

I investigated a fascinating and beautiful monster; I must see it again.

5

I am determined to cure the disease that killed my family.

6

I need to be known for my contributions, discoveries, and skill.

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Flaws

1

I am easily distracted by the promise of information.      

2

What's the point of secrets? All knowledge should be shared.

3

I feel superior to uneducated folk, but quietly so.

4

Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.

5

I will endanger my friends and family if I think it will advance my research.

6

I prove my intellect by pointing out others mistakes.