Dungeons & Dragons 5e Background: Cold Water Fisherfolk
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Cold Water Fisherfolk
Knucklehead trout are the most famous fish in the lakes and streams of Icewind Dale, but fish of all kinds are a staple of the Dale’s diet and trade. You are one of the many fisherfolk who daily pull this resource from the frigid waters providing for others as other sources of food grow scarce.
Skill Proficiencies Nature, Survival
Tool Proficiencies cook's utensils, fishing tackle
Equipment fishing pole, tackle box, net, tinder box, cook’s utensils, a large frying pan
Features
Secret Spot: You know all the best spots for fishing and when to go there. When others can’t get anything to bite, you are bound to catch enough to feed a party of ten given sufficient time.
Traits
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | An old salt, I rarely have something to say. |
| 2 | I am thrilled by pulling a big one out of the water. |
| 3 | My lucky lure never fails. |
| 4 | I embrace weather that others hide from. |
| 5 | Fishing has taught me patience. |
| 6 | Hard working folk are trustworthy. The rich can’t be trusted. |
| 7 | Work hard, play hard. |
| 8 | I am always looking for the next fishing spot. |
Ideal
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friendship: Fishing makes best friends. (Good) |
| 2 | Plunder: Catch them all and move to the next spot. (Evil) |
| 3 | Nature: Treat nature with respect and she will provide for you. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Luck: Everything is luck. You just have to be in the right spot and let things come your way. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Pondering: The solitude of fishing helps me think. (Any) |
| 6 | Regimented: We’re up at dawn ‘cause I’ve got a schedule to keep. (Lawful) |
Bond
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The water helps me find calm. |
| 2 | My parents taught me to fish and I honor them when I teach others. |
| 3 | My catch provides for those I care about. |
| 4 | Honor the Old Salts, for they have seen the world through nature’s eyes. |
| 5 | My favorite pier is my real home. |
| 6 | My pole is a family heirloom that connects me to my past. |
Flaw
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I secretly hate all seafood. |
| 2 | I prefer to be alone and have trouble relating to people. |
| 3 | I can’t abide those who don’t love fishing. I talk about fishing constantly. |
| 4 | I put a lot of stock in old wives’ tales and conventional wisdom. |
| 5 | I find it hard to trust new people. |
| 6 | I love a good drink. A poor one isn’t all that bad either |
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