Common Folk

Sun up, sun down, you live an ordinary life in one of the many small towns or big cities that are scattered across the world. You are used to hard work and toil. Though you are relatively poor, you can usually scrape together enough to get by. How do you feel about where you have grown up, and the life you have lived? Do you have regrets, dreams, or aspirations? And, naturally, when adventure comes calling, how will you respond?   Daily Toil: In any community, regardless of size, everyone has a purpose. Some may be more essential than others, but every member fills a role that identifies them and ingrains themselves in the fabric of society. Choose a vocation for your character from the following list, or determine one randomly.   d8 1d8 Daily Toil

1. Crofter (tenant of a small piece of land)
2. Inn worker, roll a d4 1d4 : 1) Barman/Barmaid, 2) Cook, 3) Ostler/Stablehand, 4) Brewer
3. Herder, roll a d4 1d4 : 1) Shepherd, 2) Goatherd, 3) Cowherd, 4) Swineherd
4. Undesirable, roll a d4 1d4 : 1) Gong Farmer, 2) Rat Catcher, 3) Beggar, 4) Knacker (removes animal carcasses)
5. Guard Recruit
6. Carter (you pull a hand cart for a living)
7. Domestic Servant, roll a d4 1d4 : 1) Maid, 2) Groom/Stablehand, 3) Page, 4) Butler (in charge of the buttery)
8. Apprentice Artisan, roll a d6 1d6 : 1) Blacksmith, 2) Carpenter, 3) Weaver, 4) Baker, 5) Bodger (wood turner), 6) Cordwainer (makes new shoes)

Features

Feature: Hard Worker: You are able to press on through challenging conditions, exerting yourself more than should be possible. When you would gain a level of exhaustion from any source other than a class feature, make a Constitution saving throw. The DC of this saving throw is 12 + twice the number of times you’ve rolled this saving throw in the past 30 days. If you succeed on this saving throw, you do not gain the level of exhaustion.

Suggested Characteristics

Common folk tend to be at once determined and resigned, accepting of their lot in life but willing to make the most of it and continue to press on. The common folk often pride themselves on their distance from formality and luxury, considering the hardships they suffer to be the hallmarks of a life well-lived.

Traits

Ideal

Bond

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