Hunter

The wilderness has always been your domain, where the laws of nature dictate survival. Whether tracking beasts for food, harvesting pelts and trophies, or protecting settlements from predatory creatures, your skills are honed through countless hours of patience, precision, and instinct. You have learned to read the land like a book, following the faintest of trails and recognizing the whispers of the forest as warnings or opportunities. Perhaps you hunted alone, a solitary figure against the vast expanse of nature, or maybe you worked as part of a hunting party, coordinating to bring down larger prey. Regardless of your methods, the wilds have shaped you, teaching you both reverence and pragmatism.
But the world is not limited to forests and beasts. The skills of a hunter apply to more than just game. Some turn their talents toward tracking people—bounty hunters, scouts, and assassins all share the same fundamental expertise. Others find their skills invaluable in times of war, serving as skirmishers and forward scouts for armies. Whether you still see yourself as a simple hunter or something more, your ability to track, stalk, and strike unseen has made you a force to be reckoned with.

Keen Tracker

You have an exceptional ability to read the land and follow the signs left by creatures and people alike. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track creatures and can determine additional details from their tracks, such as their approximate size, number, and how long ago they passed through the area. Additionally, you can usually find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five others while traveling through natural environments, provided the land offers such resources.

Suggested Characteristics

Hunters are self-reliant and disciplined, accustomed to solitude but capable of working within a group when necessary. Many develop a deep respect for nature, following unspoken codes of sustainability, while others see it as a resource to be exploited. Their patience and attention to detail allow them to think ahead, always planning their next move. However, prolonged time in the wilds can make them blunt, socially awkward, or even superstitious. A hunter might be fiercely loyal to those they trust, but slow to open up to strangers.

Personality Traits

d8	Personality Trait
1	I prefer the company of animals over people.
2	I am slow to trust, but fiercely loyal once I do.
3	I never waste anything; every part of a kill has a use.
4	I speak little, preferring to let actions do the talking.
5	I have an old hunting superstition I always follow.
6	I enjoy telling exaggerated stories about my greatest hunts.
7	I’m constantly scanning my surroundings, always alert for danger.
8	I believe that the strong survive and the weak must adapt or perish.

Ideals

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. Nature provides, and it must be treated with reverence. (Good)
2	Survival. The world is harsh, and only the prepared thrive. (Neutral)
3	Domination. The strong take what they need, and the weak fall. (Evil)
4	Freedom. The wilderness belongs to no one, and I answer to none. (Chaotic)
5	Order. The hunt has rules, and breaking them leads to disaster. (Lawful)
6	Balance. Predators and prey must exist in harmony. (Neutral)

Bonds

d6	Bond
1	I hunt to provide for my family and will do anything to keep them safe.
2	A beast once scarred me, and I will not rest until I track it down.
3	I lost a companion in the wilds, and I still seek to uncover their fate.
4	I carry a charm or relic from my homeland, a reminder of where I came from.
5	I owe my survival to a mentor who taught me everything I know.
6	A noble once hired me for a hunt, and I uncovered a terrible secret.

Flaws

d6	Flaw
1	I struggle to trust others, even when I should.
2	I find it hard to function in civilized society.
3	I refuse to leave a hunt unfinished, no matter the cost.
4	I am haunted by an animal I failed to kill, fearing its revenge.
5	I hoard trophies from my kills, even when others find it disturbing.
6	I am deeply superstitious and follow odd rituals before every hunt.

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Skill Proficiencies

Choose two from Perception, Stealth, Survival, and Nature.

Tool Proficiencies

One type of artisan’s tools or one type of gaming set.

Languages

One language of your choice.

Equipment

A hunting trap, a set of traveler’s clothes, a token from a past hunt (a fang, claw, or feather), and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Ability Score Adjustment

Your choice of your Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom scores increase by 1.