# Folk Hero > *You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion.* **Feature — Rustic Hospitality:** Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among common folk, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. | | | | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Equipment** | - a set of artisan tools (your choice), <br>- a shovel, <br>- an iron pot, <br>- a set of common clothes, <br>- 10 🅖 | | **Languages** | - None | | **Skills** | - [[Animal Handling]]<br>- [[Survival]] | | **Tools** | - One type of [[Artisan's Tools]]<br>-[[Vehicles\|Vehicles (Land)]] | **Defining Event Options** | **d10** | **Defining Events** | | ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | I stood up to a tyrant’s agents. | | 2 | I saved people during a natural disaster. | | 3 | I stood alone against a terrible monster. | | 4 | I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. | | 5 | I led a militia to fight off an invading army. | | 6 | I broke into a tyrant’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people. | | 7 | I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a tyrant’s soldiers. | | 8 | A lord rescinded an unpopular decree after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. | | 9 | A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. | | 10 | Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to leadership and was commended for my heroism. | > [!note] Roleplay Hooks > - What event made you a hero in the eyes of the common folk? > - What injustice are you still burning to right? > - Does your village expect you to return one day? **Optional Characteristics** | **d6** | **[[Bonds]]** | | --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. | | 2 | I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land. | | 3 | A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter. | | 4 | My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. | | 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. | | 6 | I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. | | **d6** | **[[Flaws]]** | | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1 | The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. | | 2 | I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. | | 3 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. | | 4 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. | | 5 | Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. | | 6 | I have trouble trusting in my allies. | | **d6** | **[[Ideals]]** | | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) | | 2 | Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) | | 3 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) | | 4 | Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) | | 5 | Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) | | 6 | Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) | | **d8** | **[[Personality Traits]]** | | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | I judge people by their actions, not their words. | | 2 | If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. | | 3 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. | | 4 | I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments. | | 5 | I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others. | | 6 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. | | 7 | I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. | | 8 | I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? | *– Player’s Handbook (2014)*