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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

d8Personality Trait
1An old salt, I rarely have something to say.
2I am thrilled by pulling a big one out of the water.
3My lucky lure never fails.
4I embrace weather that others hide from.
5Fishing has taught me patience.
6Hard working folk are trustworthy. The rich can’t be trusted.
7Work hard, play hard.
8I am always looking for the next fishing spot.

Ideal

d6Ideal
1Friendship: Fishing makes best friends. (Good)
2Plunder: Catch them all and move to the next spot. (Evil)
3Nature: Treat nature with respect and she will provide for you. (Neutral)
4Luck: Everything is luck. You just have to be in the right spot and let things come your way. (Chaotic)
5Pondering: The solitude of fishing helps me think. (Any)
6Regimented: We’re up at dawn ‘cause I’ve got a schedule to keep. (Lawful)

Bond

d6Bond
1The water helps me find calm.
2My parents taught me to fish and I honor them when I teach others.
3My catch provides for those I care about.
4Honor the Old Salts, for they have seen the world through nature’s eyes.
5My favorite pier is my real home.
6My pole is a family heirloom that connects me to my past.

Flaw

d6Flaw
1I secretly hate all seafood.
2I prefer to be alone and have trouble relating to people.
3I can’t abide those who don’t love fishing. I talk about fishing constantly.
4I put a lot of stock in old wives’ tales and conventional wisdom.
5I find it hard to trust new people.
6I love a good drink. A poor one isn’t all that bad either


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