Background: Wearers of Green
Wearers of Green are members of a secretive order of rangers, druids, and hermits who devote their lives to safeguarding the untamed wilds and aiding those who venture into their depths. With their hooded green cloaks and keen knowledge of nature's secrets, they are skilled trackers, foragers, and protectors of the lost. Whether guiding lost travelers to safety or preserving the delicate balance of the natural world, Wearers of Green carry a deep connection to the wilderness and a sense of responsibility that sets them apart. With a unique blend of survival skills and compassion, they are champions of nature's harmony and guardians of those who wander the woods.
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Nature
Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit
Languages: Sylvan
Equipment: A hooded green cloak, a set of traveler's clothes, a pouch containing 10 gp, a waterskin, a compass, a map of the local wilderness, and an herbalism kit.
Feature: Nature's Wardens
As a Wearer of Green, you are a member of a secret order that guards the wild places of the world and aids those who venture into the untamed wilderness. People in need often seek your assistance when they become lost or face dangers in the woods. You are skilled at tracking, finding safe shelter, and identifying edible plants. When you are in the wilderness, you can find enough food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day.
Suggested Characteristics
Wearers of Green are dedicated to the preservation of nature and helping those who are lost in the wilderness. They often have a strong connection to the natural world and a deep sense of responsibility. Here are some suggested personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws for a character with this background:
Personality Traits:
Observant: You notice the subtlest changes in the natural world.
Patient: You can wait for hours to see a rare animal or catch a poacher.
Solitary: You are most comfortable when alone or in the company of animals.
Curious: You have a thirst for knowledge about the flora and fauna of the wilds.
Ideals:
Preservation: It is our duty to protect and preserve the wild places of the world for future generations.
Compassion: We must aid those who are lost or in danger in the wilderness, showing them the path to safety.
Harmony: Balance in nature is paramount, and we strive to maintain it.
Self-Reliance: The natural world provides for those who learn its ways.
Bonds:
Secret Order: You are bound by an oath to the Wearers of Green, and you hold your fellow members in high regard.
Lost Ones: You have a soft spot for those who are lost or in trouble in the wilderness and feel responsible for their safety.
Nature's Beauty: You are deeply moved by the beauty of the natural world and are driven to protect it.
The Calling: You were chosen by the order for a special purpose, and you seek to fulfill that destiny.
Flaws:
Distrust of Civilization: You have a hard time trusting people from cities and towns, finding them out of touch with the natural world.
Stubborn: Once you've made up your mind, it's challenging for others to change it.
Impatient with Inaction: You become frustrated when others seem indifferent to the plight of nature.
Guilt-Ridden: You carry the weight of any harm that befalls the wilderness or those you are unable to save.
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