Explorer Background

The world called—and you answered. Few can resist the lure of distant mysteries in uncharted land; be it endless forests or golden deserts, savage jungles or a jagged mountain range. Perhaps you are paid to explore, accompanying archaeologists or pioneering new territory. You might even be one the rare few born with insatiable curiosity, driven to weave their way through the unknown for nothing but the wonder of what they may discover.

Whatever the reason, you have a knack for finding the secret paths of the world, delving farther than any dared before you.

Skill Proficiencies:  Choose two of the following: Athletics, Nature, Perception or Survival

Tool Proficiencies:  Cartographer’s tools or navigator’s tools

Languages:  One of your choice

Equipment:  A staff, a climber's kit or a coil of hempen rope and a grappling hook, a two-person tent, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Motivation

You venture to the farthest corners of the world, but why go to such extremes? Consider the reasoning behind your search across the land and what drives you forward over the often-harsh terrain. You can roll on the following table to determine your motivation, or choose one that best fits your character.

Feature: Trailblazer

Your instincts of discovery are well honed, and you can almost always find your way to a point of interest when traversing natural environments. In addition, you can precisely recall the exact route you've traveled over the past three weeks.

Suggested Characteristics
Curious and inquisitive, explorers are always thinking ahead to new discoveries rather than dwelling on the present. Rarely settled, constant travelling leads to them forming few permanent bonds, both with people and locations.