Career Faire II: More Everyday Jobs & Backgrounds for the Novice Adventurer

By Erik Arthur 1
Contents
Contents & Credits………………….……………………2
Introduction……………….…..….…………..…………..3
Cowboy…….…………………………….……………….….4
Gondolier…………………….………………………………5
Interior Designer….………………………………………7
Librarian…………………………………………..………….8
Litigator……………………………………………….….…10
Lumberjack………………………………………………..11
Political Cartoonist……………………..……………..13
Performance Artist……………………….……………14
Puppeteer………………………………………………….16
Sanitation Professional………………………………17
Singing Telegram………………………………………..18
Sommelier/Gourmet………………………………….20
Stage Magician……..………..………………………….22
Tattoo Artist……………………………..……………….23
Career Faire II: More Everyday Jobs & Backgrounds for the Novice Adventurer
By Erik Arthur
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Introduction However, before you set off to forge
yourself a new path, you may wish to
give careful consideration to the skills
and talents you amassed during your
Welcome, formative years.

Included in this masterful codex are a

Traveler, to wealth of custom career backgrounds,
designed to bring to life adventurers
your new life with a more contemporary flair. Any
one of these diverse and distinctive
of Adventure! career paths can become the basis for
your newest favorite character.

All of these custom Adventurers

League (AL) legal backgrounds have
been designed using the rules for
custom backgrounds in the D&D
Player’s Handbook (pages 125-126),
and include two skill proficiencies as
well as a total of two tool proficiencies
or languages selected from the options
in the Player’s Handbook.

Each career also includes Suggested

Characteristics you can use to
homebrew your own background
feature. Or, to keep your character AL
legal, simply pick the equipment and
feature suggested for that career.

-THE AUTHOR

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 Cowboy
Skill Proficiencies
Athletics or Survival
Animal Handling
Tool Proficiencies
Land Vehicles
Playing Card Set
Suggested Characteristics
You have spent your life outdoors, attempting to
tame the wilds of nature.
You are accustomed to camping and sleeping
outdoors. Your toughness and grit have been hard-
earned. You have spent years surviving the elements
while hunting beasts and have herded and corralled
livestock across dangerous terrain for many seasons.
While you may have a gruff demeanor, you also have
a gentle nature that allows you to bond easily with
animals.
1d8: Personality Trait
1 I cannot abide sitting around doing nothing as I
thrive on activity and keeping busy. (Energetic)
2 Worldly possessions mean nothing to me. I
give whatever I can to help others. (Generous)
3 My boisterous nature and over-the-top
attitude draw attention wherever I go.
Subtlety just isn’t me. (Gregarious)
4 I take a measured approach to nearly
everything, and avoid extremes whenever
possible. (Balanced)
5 I tend to speak plainly and say exactly what I
mean. (Forthright)
6 No task is too tough or too difficult. I get the
job done. (Hardworking)
7 Once I have dedicated myself to a group or a
cause, my support is unwavering. (Loyal)
8 I do my best to find new solutions to problems
and dislike doing something the same way
twice. (Creative.)
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1d6: Bond
1 I don’t care much for people, but will do
anything to protect a helpless animal. (Galant)
2 I crave danger and excitement. There is no
beast I will not at least attempt to ride.
(Daring)
3 Nothing matters to me more than hunting
prey. You’re only as good as what you can
catch. (Fierce)
4 I may make my life my life outdoors, but that
doesn’t make me a feral brute. Manners and
decorum are extremely important to me.
(Cultured)
5 I take every opportunity to demonstrate my
skills and talents. If I didn’t, how would people
know how great I am? (Show-Off)
6 My homeland faced a grave threat when I was
young, and I was unable to help defend it.
I won’t let that happen again. (Protective)
1d6: Wildest Cowboy Story
1 One time, we were scouting a wide swath of
prairie for a place to graze our livestock, and
we came upon a stampeding herd of ki-rin.
The sight was breathtaking!
2 Out on the far edges of the mountains, I found
a high plateau where I witnessed a tribe of
centaurs summoning the spirits of their
ancestors for an ancient ritual. I absorbed
some of that magic in a strange way.
3 A group of outlaws ran our wagon off a
seaside cliff. I managed to lasso the talon of a
flying roc in mid-air. That roc dragged me for
miles before it landed!
4 I once spent two seasons herding giant
scorpions across a vast desert for a tribe of
nomads who were relocating to a more
habitable area. Trust me, you’ve never had a
worse meal than scorpion milk.
5 As a child we would go fishing at a series of
deep pools at the bottom of a waterfall. One
day, a froghemoth burst out of the water and
swallowed a team of horses, AND the wagon
they were pulling, all in one bite!
6 One time I saw a crazed hill giant wearing
homemade armor, locked in fierce combat
with a windmill. And somehow it seemed like
the windmill was winning…
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 Wrangling livestock hasn’t gotten me anything
but bruises and sunburn. It’s time for
something new.
2 In my wanderings, I met a fortune teller who
gave me a prophecy that I was bound for great
adventure.
3 I follow the wind. It guides me wherever I go.
4 Maybe I’m doing it wrong, but so far, I haven’t
found any powerful magic items while
mucking out stables. Perhaps I’m looking in
the wrong places.
5 I was out on the prairie during the middle of a
terrible storm. As I looked up at the black,
swirling clouds, I could see a fearsome face,
howling like mad. I must find out what it was!
6 I can feel the magic of the world reaching out
to me. It is time I learn to harness it as one
would harness horses to a wagon.
Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Outlander
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Gondolier
Skill Proficiencies
Athletics
Performance
Tool Proficiencies
One Musical Instrument of Your
Choice
Water Vehicles
Suggested Characteristics
Your voice has entertained boundless masses while
ferrying them in your gondola.
Countless small audiences have been brought to
tears by your evocative and emotional musical
performances drifting along torch-lit canals and
streams.
Not only can you sing, but you are also adept at
navigating canals and maneuvering watercraft through
narrow channels.
1d8: Personality Trait
1 Anyone critical of me must be either jealous,
or out to get me. (Paranoid)
2 I am fiercely possessive of anything I feel is
mine. (Controlling)
3 The only thing more colorful and outlandish
than my outfits, are the bawdy jokes and over-
the-top stories I tell. (Flamboyant)
4 Lyrics to songs are about the only things I
have no trouble remembering. (Forgetful)
5 I cannot stand pretentious ceremonies or
pompous formalities. Everyone should just
lighten up! (Blasé)
6 I refuse to submit to any authority and I make
it a point to find my own way. (Defiant)
7 I delight in pranks, and often take practical
jokes too far. (Childish)
8 I am convinced of my own superiority and
sense of self-importance. Nothing will
convince me otherwise. (Arrogant)
1d6: Bond 5 I have been spurned by the object of my
1 My music is what is most important to me. I affection. Hopefully danger and excitement
am driven to fill the world with song. will take my mind off of my broken heart.
(Self-Expression) 6 I recently discovered a long-lost secret about
2 I am only truly happy outdoors, navigating the my family. But I will need proof to convince
waterways. I do everything I can to make sure the world of the truth.
I’m outside as much as possible. (Nature)
3 The people of my community are all I live for.
Protecting and preserving our culture is what Suggested Equipment & Feature:
is most important to me. (Tradition)
4 Knowledge must never be lost. I will ensure Entertainer
that the things I have learned are passed on to
future generations. (Education)
5 My family was stripped of our lands and titles
long ago. Whatever it takes, I will restore our
house to its former glory. (Status)
6 My rivals will stop at nothing to ruin my social
standing, so I must do all I can to protect my
honor, and maybe knock them down a peg or
two while I’m at it. (Competition)

1d6: Favorite Romantic Song

1 The Poisoned Flower, a tale of the ill-fated
love between a plant and a butterfly.
2 Tears of the Nymph, the mournful tale of a
river spirit, cursed to live on land.
3 When the Knights Fell Upon the Hill, a dirge
recounting the deaths of noble warriors who
died defending their home from giants.
4 The Fire that Melted the Ice Dragons Heart, a
folk song about a charming hero whose
bravery won the affection of a fearsome
dragon.
5 A Moment Frozen Forever, a ballad recounting
the unfortunate encounter between two
lovers on a picnic and a basilisk.
6 The Fawn, the Doe and the Hunter’s Bow, a
tragic tale of loss set in in a technicolor forest.

1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…

1 The song in my heart needs new words. I will
travel the world until I have learned them.
2 I had a dream that evil forces were silencing
the song birds living in the forest near our
village. I must make sure this never happens.
3 A prominent noble family has seized control
over the canals where I ferry passengers. Now
I am unable to support myself.
4 I overheard some of my passengers discussing
the location of a hidden treasure. Perhaps I
should get some help and retrieve it myself.

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 Interior
Designer
Skill Proficiencies
History
Perception
Tool Proficiencies
Carpenter’s Tools
Painter’s Tools
Suggested Characteristics
Your eye for color and décor has earned wide
acclaim.
You have a knack for designing and furnishing rooms
that are both comfortable and stylish. Somehow you
seem to know exactly which small details will best
highlight a space. You also always find just the right rug
to really bring a room together.
In addition, you have built a network of fences,
pickers and antique enthusiasts who provide you with
leads on interesting objects.
1d8: Personality Trait
1 A big reward is worth facing big hazards. I’m
willing to take a chance for the right prize.
(Risk-Taker)
2 I am very accustomed to the finer things in life
and dislike it when my tastes are not
accommodated. (Delicate)
3 Flattery is my strongest weapon. I’ll say
anything to get what I want. (Sycophant)
4 The first things I notice in any room are the
exits. I always have a plan of escape if
necessary. (Cautious)
5 I laugh off insults or put downs. The opinions
of others mean little to me. (Obtuse)
6 I avoid complicating things. The direct
approach is usually best. (Straightforward)
7 I have a deep thirst for knowledge and ask
questions about everything. (Curious)
8 Cross me at your peril, I am legendary for my
bad moods. (Irritable)
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1d6: Ideal
1 I feel myself being drawn to a great destiny
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that awaits me. (Neutral)
The truth is our only shield against a world full
of falsehoods. (Lawful)
3 Nothing is more important than freedom and
finding your own path through life. (Chaotic)
4 I put all my efforts into honing my skills.
Nothing is worse than stagnation. (Any)
5 It takes strength to keep the peace. Nothing
comes without a cost. (Lawful)
6 Wealth is the only thing that matters to me.
(Evil)
1d6: Most Interesting Design
1 I once redecorated the interior of a wizard’s
tower using only found objects from the inside
of a hill giant’s den. It wasn’t the direction I
would have gone, but what the client wants,
the client gets. Especially when they wield
arcane magic power.
2 My work decorating the temple used by a cult
of sea-worshipers was hailed as
revolutionary. Particularly the trilobite wall
motif used throughout.
3 A cloister of monks requested that I redesign
their monastery without disturbing a single
animal, insect or cobweb. In the end, they just
got a small fountain, but they were quite
happy with it.
4 I once redecorated a forest for a pair of
werewolves as their new hunting grounds.
They were very particular about the fact that
all of the work had to be completely finished
in under a month.
5 One time a sea-captain asked me to
redecorate the main cabin of a massive pirate
ship in a unicorn theme.
6 The mosaic I created made entirely of flail
snail shells won numerous architectural design
awards.
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 I need a new source for acquiring distinctive
magic artifacts. My clients demand the best!
2 People nowadays just want you to throw a
few trendy tapestries up on the walls and call
it a day. But I need more of a challenge than
that.
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4
I am afraid I have run out of ideas so I am
hitting the road for inspiration!
I have reached the limits of what I am able to
create. Without mastering magic power, I
worry I will wind up simply repeating myself.
5 I keep having visions of a large castle,
surrounded by a sky of a thousand colors. I’m
sure that if I journey far enough, I will see it
for real.
6 When a rival sabotaged my most ambitious
project to date, a noble accidentally perished
in the destruction and I was forced to flee for
my life.
Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Guild Artisan
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Librarian
Skill Proficiencies
History
Insight
Tool Proficiencies
Calligrapher’s Tools
Forger’s Tools
Suggested Characteristics
Over your career, you have found that organization is
paramount to most efficiently further one’s studies. You
have devoted yourself to the care, restoration, and
preservation of books and tomes of all types. You have
developed cooperative relationships with archivists and
book collectors across the region.
If you don’t’ know where to find a particular tome or
piece of information, you probably know someone who
does.
1d8: Flaw
1 I do not do anything without thinking it
through completely and making a complicated
plan. (Overly Cautious)
2 I frequently stumble, drop things and am
generally accident-prone. (Clumsy)
3 Other people feel uneasy around me.
(Disconcerting)
4 I focus on the negatives and am difficult to
cheer up. (Gloomy)
5 I am obsessed with death and decay. (Morbid)
6 I never let even a minor offense go
without some small “payback”. (Petty)
7 I don’t take anything seriously and giggle at
my own jokes and rhymes all the time. (Silly)
8 I insert myself into situations that are none of
my business and involve myself unnecessarily
in the affairs of others. (Meddlesome)
1d6: Bond
1 Gaining control and influence over others is
what is most important to me. (Power)
2 I seek to rise to the highest ranks of the order
to which I am dedicated. (Respect)
3 The elders of my village kept hidden 4 Someone I care about has been cursed and it
knowledge that was stolen by outsiders. I will is up to me to save them.
deliver justice to those responsible. 5 I have been doubted by those in power for the
(Retribution) last time. My great deeds must serve to
4 I cannot stand it when books are mistreated. silence any critics.
Information is our most precious resource. 6 Since birth I have been marked with an
(Knowledge) ancient rune without knowing what it meant.
5 There is a secret from my past I will do Recently I was contacted by someone claiming
anything to keep safe. (Privacy) to have information about it.
6 Nothing is more important than family. My
lineage helps define who I am. (Dynasty) Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Sage
1d6: Interesting Story
1 I spent a year helping the clerics of a
temple transcribe ancient texts into a
new language. While working, I
accidentally completed a ritual that
summoned a powerful entity, trapping its
essence in the quill I had been using.
2 While conducting research into an ancient
civilization I found an old map hidden in a
dusty tome. But the map seems to depict
another plane of existence.
3 On my travels I came upon a town that had
been abandoned by the adults who lived
there. The children who stayed had begun to
adopt a fascinating new language.
4 I got lost in the back alleys of a major city
when I stopped for refreshments at a very
strange tea shop. After drinking the tea
recommended by the owner, I now find that I
see words hidden in the clouds and in the
leaves of trees.
5 I once dreamt that I could understand the
conversations of cats. Since then I find them
looking at me in strange ways.
6 A falling meteor once led me to a hermit’s
ancient library hidden away in a primeval
jungle. For some reason I don’t think it was
pure luck that I found it.

1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…

1 Knowledge must not be allowed to remain
hidden. I will unlock the secrets being kept
from me!
2 Some information is too dangerous for the
public. I will safely guard the magic knowledge
I have been entrusted with.
3 I am tired of only exercising my mental skills.
It is time I get out of my stuffy library and
explore the world.

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 Litigator 1d6: Bond
1 I have lost my faith in the deity worshiped
by my family. I am only relying on myself from
now on. (Independence)
2 I left my village to pursue a legendary treasure
Skill Proficiencies which turned out to be a myth. Now I will do
Persuasion anything just to return there. (Homesick)
History 3 A rival has plagued me once too often. It is
time I put them in their place for good.
Tool Proficiencies (Adversarial)
Calligrapher’s Tools 4 Laws are the only thing standing between
One Language of Your Choice civilization and chaos. (Regulation)
5 The laws have been abused by those in power
Suggested Characteristics for far too long. It is time for the common folk
You possess a thorough understanding of the laws of to rise up and take charge of their own
the land where you grew up. You can also fashion destinies. (Revolution)
arguments with the same care and attention that a 6 I made a horrible mistake in my past and I
master chef uses to concoct gourmet meals. want to make amends for it. (Remorseful)
You are eloquent and persuasive without becoming
too long-winded. You also possess an amiable attitude
that easily engenders you to others. In the midst of a
debate you can effortlessly deflect and counter your
opponents’ arguments while deftly exposing any
weaknesses in their case.
1d8: Flaw
1 Things other people say are completely
unimportant to me. Assume I am not listening.
(Indifferent)
2 Honor means nothing to me. I will abandon a
cause when things get too inconvenient.
(Disloyal)
3 My expensive tastes keep me forever in
debt. (Extravagant)
4 I hoard resources, and am constantly saving
up for a rainy day that never seems to come.
(Miser)
5 My explosive temper often gets the better of
me. (Ornery)
6 My weaknesses are games of chance. I will
lose my money on nearly any wager.
(Risk-Taker)
7 I never forget a slight or an insult. I’ll do
almost anything for payback. (Vengeful)
8 I am easily distracted by displays of wealth or
opulence. (Covetous)

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1d6: Most Extraordinary Argument
1 I once went before an assembled council of
nobles and successfully argued to spare the
Lumberjack
life of an ogre falsely accused of a horrible
crime. I made a number of enemies that day.
2 A coven of hags had taken over part of an Skill Proficiencies
ancient forest near town. I convinced them
Athletics
that they would find things far more habitable
on the other side of the valley, far away from
Nature
town. They haven’t bothered us since.
3 An aging sorcerer was siphoning off the magic Tool proficiencies
of a trapped water elemental. I managed to
convince the sorcerer to let the elemental go, Carpenter’s Tools
and since then the creatures of the forest Woodcarver’s Tools
have returned in abundance.
4 One time I tricked a hill giant into an eating Suggested Characteristics
contest against its own reflection. What a You have spent many a long day toiling away with ax
mess! and saw in tough and rugged logging camps. Your time
5 After happening upon a necromancer’s tower, spent in the rough outdoors have made you highly
I convinced her to return her abominable accustomed to working in the elements.
minions to the afterlife. You have built a reputation as an exceptional logger,
6 I once brokered a temporary peace treaty and you have a demonstrated ability to fell and process
over a disputed mine between a clan of hill timber at a truly prodigious pace. At a glance you can
dwarves and a tribe of duergar. That was the easily identify different trees not just by their shape and
quietest three days that mine had ever seen! leaves, but also by looking at even a small sample of
wood.
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1d8: Personality Trait
1 Those that cannot stand up for themselves
1 I’m the best there is at what I do and I
need a champion. That’s me.
never back down to a challenge. (Brazen)
2 I seek to amass enough personal power to
2 My gruff manners and dour disposition usually
really make a positive difference in the world.
keep others at a distance. (Serious)
3 Things have gotten stale around here. I need a
3 I’m the first to crack a joke. Especially a bad
change of pace.
one. (Facetious)
4 My peers no longer challenge me. I’ll travel
4 I am always upbeat and full of energy,
the world seeking tests worthy of my oratory
regardless of the seriousness of the situation.
skills
(Vivacious)
5 I was scammed and let a traveling snake-oil
5 I have a lot of faith in others and rarely
seller get the better of me. I will not rest until I
question their motives. (Trusting)
have tracked them down.
6 I have a difficult time relating to others and
6 A corrupt official has begun to strong-arm the
often make people uncomfortable. (Awkward)
nobility into enacting laws detrimental
7 My curious nature drives me to investigate
to the common folk. I have been targeted for
any mystery or secret. (Inquisitive)
speaking out and had to flee for my own
8 Things usually work out for the best, I’m sure
safety.
it will all be okay. (Optimistic)

1d6: Ideal
Suggested Equipment & Feature: 1 I get anxious when I have been in one
Guild Artisan place too long. I thrive in new environments.
(Chaotic)

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2 We must never take too much from nature 2 If I can swing a sword half as well as I swing
and we must always replace what we take. my axe, I’m sure I am bound to accomplish
(Neutral) legendary deeds.
3 Whether in cities or out in the forests, people 3 I have begun to have visions of dark, twisted
have to stick together and support each other. trees with cruel faces that haunt my dreams.
(Lawful) The forest is no longer a comfortable haven
4 Nature has a balance to it and we operate for me.
best when we are in synch with our 4 While trekking through the woods I saw a
surroundings. (Neutral) flock of birds land in a clearing and transform
5 Personal growth and improving my abilities into a group of robed and hooded humans. I
are what drive me. (Any) want to become one of them!
6 Strength. The mighty should command and 5 While delivering a load of lumber down river, I
the weak should remain subservient. (Evil) caught a glimpse of what looked like people
with fins like fish who swam past our raft and
1d6: One Day Deep in the Forest… disappeared downstream. Now all I can
1 While exploring deep in a wild and overgrown think of is finding them again.
forest our crew stumbled into a circle of 6 A demonic incursion has begun to corrupt the
ancient trees. Fortunately, the evil dryads countryside near my home. I must do
protecting the circle had been turned to stone whatever I can to rid the land of the
by a basilisk, otherwise we might not be here contamination.
today!
2 We once discovered a massive, decaying tree Suggested Equipment & Feature:
as big around as a house. The owlbear living
Guild Artisan
inside chased us for hours. We barely escaped
with our lives!
3 A satyr once charmed the foreman of our
logging camp and three other loggers for
chopping down a magic elm tree. They danced
off into the forest and were never seen again.
4 I was scouting for a new logging site when I
discovered an entire castle made of vines,
trees and brambles hidden away in a small
forest valley. If there was anyone living there,
they didn’t reveal themselves. One day
perhaps I’ll go back, and see if I can’t
claim it for myself.
5 A placid mountain lake I came upon was being
spoiled by an undead hill giant’s refuse and
leavings. I have never seen such a beautiful
place turned so foul.
6 A cove our crew was clear-cutting had been
protecting a chimera’s nest, which had been
tucked safely at the base of an enormous
tree. We came back months later to find that
the nest had been abandoned.

1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…

1 I suspect a rival trading company of
sabotaging our operations. It is up to me to
stop them.

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 Political 3

4
I look out for number one before anything or
anyone else. (Evil)
Everything in nature has its own unique flaws
that make it beautiful. (Any)
Cartoonist 5

Skill Proficiencies
Insight or Perception
Arcana or History
Tool Proficiencies
Calligrapher’s Supplies
Painter’s Supplies
Suggested Characteristics
You deftly combine words and images into biting
social commentary. No aristocrat or lord sits so high
they can avoid your evaluation or appraisal.
Truth must be spoken to power!
1d8: Flaw
1 I push the boundaries of good taste. Nothing
is off limits. (Provocative)
2 Because I harbor the perception of status and
privilege, I expect special treatment wherever
I go. (Entitled)
3 I assume that others are out to get me.
(Paranoid)
4 The only things fouler than my breath are
my moods. (Grumpy)
5 My attention wanders and I can rarely focus
on the task at hand. (Fickle)
6 I harbor fantastic and unrealistic expectations
and am crushed when they do not materialize.
(Impractical)
7 I am incapable of improvising or thinking
creatively. When I’m involved, everything has
to be planned completely. (Unresourceful)
8 I tell others exactly what they want to hear.
(Sycophant)
1d6: Bond
1 Maintaining the delicate balance of nature
requires a light touch. (Neutral)
2 Strictly adhering to regimen and structure are
necessary to maintain order. (Lawful)
6
To break a vow is unforgivable. Without our
reputations, we are nothing. (Lawful)
Blindly following orders without thought or
consideration is a type of death. (Chaotic)
1d6: Most Brazen Cartoon
1 A local noble with a reputation for scheming
against other families began a campaign to
discredit and eliminate rivals. My depiction of
the lord as a bloated spider at the center of a
dark web helped turn public opinion against
them.
2 The chief of a nearby dwarven clan (who was
not known for his cleverness) is always
depicted as an anvil wearing a crown in my
cartoons.
3 Under the guise of “security”, a wealthy
trading company has recently begun to
restrict the shipment of goods beyond the
mountains that border the neighboring
country. I now depict them as a ravenous lion
consuming the populace.
4 When they wouldn’t let me join in, rumors
began to spread about the activities of a
group of cave druids after I depicted
them wearing only leaves and performing
obscene rituals.
5 Recently politics has become tedious and
mundane. I’ve found it more fun just to draw
bizarre and impractical contraptions. I feel it
better reflects our confusing and convoluted
society.
6 When the town became overrun with crime, I
depicted a corrupt lord as a wheel of cheese,
drawing rodents to the town.
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 I have heard of arcane artists who are able to
animate their creations with illusions and
magic. Just think of the possibilities, I must
learn their secrets!
2 I should have been much more careful with
who I was slighting in my cartoons. I’ve
burned so many bridges that nowhere is safe
for me now.
3 My work has become stale and repetitive. I
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4 I have lost my ability to shock and affront the
nobility. Perhaps more exposure to the dodgy
parts of society will jump start my sarcastic
Performance
wit.
5

6
Recently my cartoons have begun to come
true in very strange ways. I must find out why!
When I wake in the morning, I find my desk
Artist
covered in sketches I have no recollection of
drawing. I am afraid some strange madness is Skill Proficiencies
taking over my mind.
Performance
Acrobatics
Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Sage
Tool Proficiencies
Disguise Kit or Painter’s
Supplies
One Musical Instrument

Suggested Characteristics
Art and personal expression have no bounds for you.
Wild colors clash with madcap movements and
tempestuous tones during your truly unforgettable
performances. Your work evokes deep emotions in
those who witness your recitations and recitals.
You place great value on artistic expression in any
form. You are also quick to adopt and incorporate
customs you encounter on your travels. You embrace
whatever mood takes you over at any time. Word of
your artistic prowess and evocative work has spread
and your name is now mentioned in far-flung recital
halls and opera houses.

1d8: Personality Trait

1 You are fearless in the emotional risks you are
willing to take and possess a strong sense of
self. (Confident)
2 You are quick to assist others if something
needs to get done (Helpful)
3 You find deep satisfaction in devising new
solutions to problems. You rarely do things
the same way twice. (Creative)
4 You avoid extremes and tend to compromise
and find common middle ground when
interacting with others. (Moderate)
5 No small details can be missed or overlooked.
When you attempt a task, it is done
precisely and meticulously. (Perfectionist)

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6 Stress doesn’t seem to bother you. Your museum. I captured a Black Pudding and used
casual and laid-back attitude often rubs off on it to slowly dissolve the suits of armor being
others. (Relaxed) worn by statues of several dwarves. It was
7 You are quick to change course and follow hailed as a celebration of the dwarven body.
whatever whim takes your fancy.
(Spontaneous) 1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
8 You are very accepting of the views and 1 I have heard that the elves in a distant land
customs of others. (Tolerant) have invented new dance moves and I must
travel there to learn from them.
1d6: Bond 2 I have mastered the magic of artistic
1 I worship a strange god that is relatively performance; however real magic is beyond
unknown in this land. My faith is a core part of my abilities. I must find someone who can
who I am. (Religion) teach me.
2 Rumors of a lost treasure have been 3 Lately my performances have been missing
mentioned in our family history. I must find something, but I am not sure what it is.
that treasure! (Wealth) Perhaps some time away from the theatre will
3 I come from a common family and want to help me be better collect my thoughts.
rise to the aristocracy and build my own 4 Stage fighting has gotten me interested in the
dynasty. (Nobility) martial and pugilistic arts. Now I must hone
4 Material wealth means nothing to me. Giving my abilities against more difficult opponents.
people new perspectives on life is what is 5 I have had dreams filled with fantastic images
most important to me. (Enlightenment) that I can never hope to duplicate in my
5 The show must go on! And it must feature work…at least not yet.
lights, colors, big costumes and preferably lots 6 I find myself plagued with unsettling visions
of explosions! (Spectacle) and feel as though I am constantly being
6 Getting to visit new places and experience watched. I must escape this town.
new cultures is what gives life adventure and
excitement. (Travel) Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Entertainer
1d6: Most Interesting Performance
1 I staged a full opera featuring a cast of
costumed waterfowl. The goose in the starring
role brought the audience to tears.
2 I once performed an epic soliloquy with
accompanying interpretive dance to a
gathering of fauns and dryads. I was very
honored when later they said later that my
dance steps landed softer than falling snow.
3 After hearing one of my original songs, a
floating herd of flumphs invented five new
colors for impressed.
4 The monthly Feywild Poetry Slams that I host
under the full moon bring together crowds
from across the planes of existence. It is a
great place for networking with all manner of
creatures and creative types.
5 A dream I had once inspired me to conduct a
choir of summoned fiends. The quasits made a
surprisingly good soprano section.
6 My most interesting expose was an
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 Puppeteer
Skill Proficiencies
Performance
Sleight of Hand
Tool Proficiencies
Tinker’s Tools
Weaver’s Tools
Suggested Characteristics
You create amazing puppet characters and bring
them to life to the delight of audiences across the land.
Fearsome dragons and stalwart knights clash as you
perform exciting and tragic stories. You have a knack
for performance and can keep an audience at the edge
of their seats.
You have also learned to design and fashion the
detailed costumes necessary for your more elaborate
puppet characters. The public fondly remembers your
previous performances and you find a warm welcome
when you return to a city or town.
1d8: Personality Trait
1 Your raucous and lewd sense of humor
sometimes gets you in trouble. (Bawdy)
2 You are unflappable when dealing with others,
especially young children as they delight in
your performances. (Patient)
3 You delight in anything light-hearted and
fantastical. (Whimsical)
4 Things move too fast nowadays. You are more
comfortable with a slower pace of life, like the
way things used to be. (Old-Fashioned)
5 You are careful not to waste anything and you
use resources sparingly, if at all. (Frugal)
6 You’re never one to hold back when engaging
with others. People always know where you
stand. (Outspoken)
7 You have a biting and acerbic sense of humor
that can sometimes rub others the wrong
way. (Sarcastic)
8 Everything is a contest with you, and you are
driven to win at all costs. (Competitive)
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1d6: Ideal
1 I care for others because it is my hope that
someone will be there to care for me when I
am in need. (Neutral)
2 I use my craft to encourage others to uphold
our traditions and maintain our common
morals. (Lawful)
3 No one is past redemption. There is good
within everyone. (Good)
4 Getting an audience to forget their worries,
even for a few brief moments, is a priceless
reward. (Neutral)
5 We must all be true to ourselves. Without a
sense of self, we are nothing. (Neutral)
6 I have a path and a destiny I know I am meant
to fulfill. (Any)
1d6: Favorite Puppet Character
1 I invented one character, “King Oompf” who is
a clumsy and bumbling regent always at the
center of a new disaster befalling his kingdom.
2 A bubbly unicorn named Fizzmane whose
catch-phrase is, “THIS CALLS FOR GLITTER!”
3 A dwarven wizard’s familiar, a rabbit named
“Carrot”. She’s always getting into trouble
around the wizard’s magic laboratory.
4 A centaur named, Thunderhoof, who protects
the forest from a trio of trolls.
5 Julian Smellybelly, a hill giant who won’t go
anywhere without his favorite beverage, a
glass tumbler full of gravy.
6 A clever and feisty young girl called Tempest,
who always stands up for her friends.
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 My equipment and puppets were destroyed in
a shipwreck during an ocean voyage. I now
find myself lost in a strange land without a
2
way to support myself.
After all the amazing adventures I have shared
with audiences, I’m ready for some adventure
of my own.
3 I find myself feeling a strange yearning to
leave the comfort of the city and explore
remote and desolate areas.
4 I saw a captivating performance by an air
genasi. Now it is all I can think of.
5 During one of my shows I was speaking, but
the voice that came out of my mouth was not
my own. I got so scared I ran out in the middle
of the performance.
6 It sometimes feels like invisible strings are
pulling at my arms and legs as though I am
one of my own puppets. Some strange force is
guiding me along a new path.
Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Guild Artisan
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Sanitation
Professional
Skill Proficiencies
Athletics
Survival
Tool Proficiencies
Land Vehicles
Navigator’s or Cartographer’s
Tools
Suggested Characteristics
Despite the muck and grime, you have toiled your
way to a successful career in the sanitation arts. You
have the streets and alleyways of your hometown
memorized after following your routes day after day.
You have also learned to “read” the refuse that
others have left for you to dispose of. For instance, you
may know which of the nobility have a penchant for
overindulging on drink. You may also have learned
some secret information that others thought they had
successfully disposed of.
1d8: Personality Trait
1 I always go along with the crowd and do my
best to fit in wherever I go. (Conformist)
2 Expect that I will always be direct and will not
hold back in letting others know exactly what I
think, regardless of how others might take it.
(Blunt)
3 I am always scheming and making plans to
acquire the things I want. (Devious)
4 I have difficulty in remembering things and
will often write myself notes to jog my
memory. (Forgetful)
5 I take unnecessary risks and often act without
thinking. (Foolish)
6 The feelings of others mean little to nothing to
me. (Callous)
7 I tell others exactly what they want to hear to
get on their good sides, regardless of the truth
of the matter. (Artificial)
8 I find fault with nearly everything. (Critical)
1d6: Bond
1 In my past, I scammed a traveling merchant. I
am now on the run, and must make sure I do
not meet up with her again.
2 I was not accepted by people when I first
arrived at this village. Now I make sure I am
warm and welcoming to everyone I meet.
3 I have a crush on someone who will never
accept me because of my low upbringing.
4 Some coworkers and I concocted a plan to
steal valuable goods from a warehouse on our
route. The plan worked, but they cheated me
out of my share. Revenge will be mine!
5 I will do anything to lift myself up from my
current station in life.
6 The careless waste I see cleaning up after
people turns my stomach. We need to find
ways to conserve more and to take better care
of the natural resources we already have.
1d6: Strangest Thing Found in the Trash
1 A shiny bit of metal caught my eye one day. It
turned out to be the signet ring of an
aristocratic family. I wonder if I could get away
with impersonating one of them if I moved to
a new country?
2 An intricate, carved wooden box that had
been crushed. The inside lid was covered with
runes that began to glow when I ran a finger
over them.
3 I found a scroll case made out of bone one
afternoon. Inside was a list of names, and my
name was on that list.
4 An armor-clad figurine made from a mouse’s
skeleton was dumped in a muddy bin. It bore
the crest of a family that I did not recognize.
5 A small vial full of an odorless green slime that
was radiating strange magic energy.
6 A quill pen that, no matter what ink it is
dipped in, writes only in blood.
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 Anything will be better than another day
hauling refuse away for the rich and
privileged.
2 Our village was attacked by outsiders and I am
joining the provisional militia being organized
in response.
3 I overheard a rumor that there is a ship
leaving the harbor tonight for an exotic
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destination far away. Time for some
excitement!
4 I had an ancestor who was an adventurer of
some renown. I have often dreamed of
following in their footsteps.
5 If I’m going to be knee-deep in filth it might as
well be in a treasure-filled dungeon, rather
than a stinking alley.
6 I’d like to leave my mark upon the world
before it is too late.
Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Guild Artisan or Criminal
Singing
Telegram
Skill Proficiencies
Performance
Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies
Land Vehicles
One Musical Instrument of Your
Choice
Suggested Characteristics
Your craft has been honed over years of bringing
poetry and song to the public as a singing telegram.
You have delivered messages of love and devotion, as
well as heartbreaking news and ribald retorts. The
streets and roads of your community are all very
familiar as your deliveries have taken you to all corners
of town.
You are also adept at delivering bad news and can
pacify and calm upset patrons with soothing words of
comfort.
1d8: Flaw
1 I am obsessed with death and with the
macabre. (Morbid)
2 Once I have a goal in mind, I ignore everything
else. (Inflexible)
3 If we bother making a plan, I will ignore it
and do what feels right in the moment. (Rash)
4 My excitement and frenetic enthusiasm are
uncontrollable. I don’t hold anything back.
(Boisterous)
5 My foul moods are punctuated with bouts of
argumentative outbursts and rude comments.
(Cantankerous)
6 When it comes to the motives of others, I
always assume the worst. (Cynical)
7 There is no rhyme or reason to my behavior. I
may be contented and happy one moment
and irascible the next. (Arbitrary)
8 I have a difficult time relating to others and
forming relationships. (Aloof)
returning warriors with a triumphant whale
song. It was tough to tell underwater, but I’m
pretty sure it brought the audience to tears.
6 I mispronounced some of the lyrics to a
message to a bride and groom at their
wedding, accidentally summoning a demon
that then crashed the reception.
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 One of the messages I was supposed to deliver
contains information that has put me in great
jeopardy. Now I’m on the run.
2 I have figured out that some of the messages
I’ve been delivering have been in code. Now I
just need to figure out who is behind it all.
3 In my travels I have learned of a secret society
bent on usurping control of the populace. I
must infiltrate their group to learn more.

1d6: Ideal
1 Freedom. Getting out from under the debts
that I owe, and earning my own place in the
world. (Any)
2 Authority. We must all show respect to our
elders and those that came before us. (Lawful)
3 Logic. Every action must be made with
purpose and reason. (Lawful)
4 Ambition. Those that refuse to improve
themselves are without value. (Evil)
5 Truth. Secrets must be revealed, and the
unknown must be exposed. (Any)
6 Appearances. Nothing matters more than the
perceptions of others. (Evil)

1d6: Most Memorable Message Delivered

1 I once informed a Duke that his engagement
would be canceled after his betrothed ran off
to join a pirate gang. Perhaps singing the
message as a sea-shanty was going too far.
2 I was once hired by two hags to entice a
young witch into completing their coven.
3 A clan of dwarves once traded musical
declarations of war with a neighboring
community for nearly a month.
4 I once sang a marriage proposal to a druid by
mimicking the noises of songbirds. That was a
challenge!
5 The merfolk king of an underwater realm once
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4 I finally received a singing telegram from
someone else. There is grave news from my
homeland and I must return.
Sommelier/
5 One day, I awoke and was not able to sing a

6
single note. Now I am without a viable
profession to support myself and my family.
Recently I have seen the creations of a
Gourmet
cooperative of gnomes who make clockwork
devices. Some of their newest ones are so Skill Proficiencies
advanced I’m afraid I’ll become obsolete.
Nature
Medicine
Suggested Equipment & Feature: Tool Proficiencies
Entertainer Brewer’s Supplies
Cook’s Utensils
Suggested Characteristics
Your palate is exceeded only by your excellent
manners and social comportment. You proficiently
pair delicious delights with distinct distillations. As
your enthusiasm for fine delicacies is well known, you
are welcomed everywhere people are passionate
about food and drink.
You have also built a network of small farms where
you can find rare or heirloom ingredients that really
make your pairings and dishes special.

1d8: Personality Trait

1 I rely on my quick-thinking and street smarts
to get by. (Clever)
2 My refined tastes set me in a class above my
cruder colleagues. (Elitist)
3 I do my best to keep focused, even in times of
great stress. (Clear-Headed)
4 I usually think about the needs of others
before my own. (Considerate)
5 I hate wasting time mulling things over, trying
to come to a decision. (Decisive)
6 My obligations always come first. I am always
good to my word. (Dutiful)
7 I’m always joking around, trying to keep things
light. I can’t stand it when things are too
serious. (Humorous)
8 No one tells me what to do. I’m my own
person. (Independent)

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1d6: Bond
1 Nothing is more valuable than my reputation.
(Lawful)
2 Everything I do is done to impress others.
(Any)
3 I form deep bonds with animals and I will
protect Nature at any cost. (Good)
4 Growing up, I was not allowed access to the
magic knowledge kept by the elders of my
village. Now I stand up to those in charge and
combat discrimination. But I really want to
learn magic too. (Chaotic)
5 My life’s work will not be completed until I
have prepared a dish with ingredients no one
has used before. (Any)
6 I want nothing more than to open people’s
minds to new experiences and possibilities.
(Any)
that no one in the family ever mentioned.
Now I need to find out what it means.
4 Our land was invaded so I fled with others to
the safety of the woods. Survivors are banding
together as we find each other.
5 I would like to find a food which has such a
complex flavor it cannot be paired with a
single beverage. The challenge will be thrilling!
6 I just want to learn new methods from master
chefs anywhere I go.
Suggested Equipment & Feature:
Folk Hero

1d6: Most Creative and Imaginative Dish Concocted

1 I invented a fried dessert made with currants
paired with feywild strawberry wine that
eventually got an annual late-summer
harvest festival dedicated to it in a small
hamlet where I once lived.
2 My imaginative pairing of apple wine and
buckwheat-crusted, mountain-frog fritters
became a local sorcerer’s favorite meal.
3 Lightly breaded and pan seared flumph is
delicious, especially with a generous squeeze
of lemon. It goes with everything!
4 If you can get the meat, Owlbear Pot Pie goes
fabulously with herb-infused wine.
5 I was heartily applauded for my main course
of Cockatrice egg frittatas filled with olives
and a good melty cheese. It went perfectly
with a lightly effervescent mead I found at a
local craft brewery.
6 The key to preparing swamp apple sorbet is
finding enough amber nightshade. Then the
trick is getting your hands on some traditional
bog grog.

1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…

1 I have this uncanny feeling as though
someone, somewhere has something they
desperately need to teach me.
2 I found a rolled-up map that had been left as a
tip after I fed a hungry stranger.
3 Hidden inside a trunk full of old family
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Stage Magician 6 Everything can be improved upon. Stagnation
is death! (Any)

1d6: Most Impressive Magic Trick

1 I once made an entire audience disappear.
Skill Proficiencies Maybe next time I should do that after they’ve
paid for their tickets.
Performance
2 I invented the reverse seance. That’s where
Sleight of Hand somewhere, spirits sit in a circle around a
candle and attempt to contact the material
Tool Proficiencies plane.
3 One time I had a king convinced that I had
Tinker’s Tools switched all the coins in the treasury from
Disguise Kit gold to silver. That nearly cost me dearly!
4 When a ship of sea-faring brigands stormed
Suggested Characteristics our city, I managed to convince them that an
You have mastered the art of amazing crowds of earthquake was about to destroy the city.
bewildered and befuddled spectators. They turned right around and went back.
From humble beginnings, you learned to craft 5 Getting the populace of an entire city to
remarkable feats of sleight of hand. Along your travels, believe they had been transported inside a
your ingenious and intricate illusions have impressed bottle I was holding took more than just
everyone from high-born aristocratic nobles to the farm smoke and mirrors, believe me.
folk you pass between larger communities. Lately, your 6 I once convinced an entire audience of
tricks have become more complex and have grown in wizards and sorcerers that they lost their
size. powers. Several of them fainted from surprise.
1d8: Flaw
1 I use my stage voice all the time and
pause...for effect...far...too often. (Dramatic)
2 I will go to any lengths to become famous. The
people must know who I am! (Grandstanding)
3 I indulge myself with fine food and drink far
too much. (Hedonistic)
4 I would rather lose a friend than an
argument. (Contentious)
5 I often get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing
the same way over and over. (Mechanical)
6 I have a hard time letting this go. (Obsessive)
7 I see other people as pawns I can manipulate
to get the things I want. (Calculating)
8 I pay little attention to those around me.
(Neglectful)

1d6: Ideal
1 Improvements don’t happen by accident. It
takes hard work to make things better. (Good)
2 I never steal from or cheat anyone who
doesn’t deserve it. (Chaotic)
3 Nothing is so serious that some light-hearted
fun won’t help. (Any)
4 I will help anyone in need. (Good)
5 Everything revolves around me. (Evil)

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 Tattoo
1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
1 I know I have untapped potential and need a
way to realize it.
2 As grand as my displays of illusion and
deception have been, I have something even

3
bigger and more impressive in mind.
As I was practicing one of my tricks, I felt a
surge of real magic spark in my hands. I have
no idea where it came from, but I must find
Artist
out.
4 I was performing on stage and was in the
middle of a trick. I was supposed to be hidden Skill Proficiencies
from sight briefly and be made to disappear.
When I opened my eyes, I found I was in a Medicine
completely different place. Sleight of Hand
5 My nights have become plagued with
nightmares and myriad horrors. I need to find
a way to ease the burden on my soul.
Tool Proficiencies
6 I saw a performance by a master illusionist, a Calligrapher’s Supplies or
virtuoso who included an incredible trick I was Painter’s Supplies
not able to figure out. Now I am obsessed Herbalism Kit
with discovering the secret.
Suggested Characteristics
Suggested Equipment & Feature: Your career in epidermal embellishment has taken
Charlatan you to a variety of locales across the land.
You have experimented with a variety of fruits, herbs
and plants and can create the dyes needed to make
permanent tattoos. You also possess strong artistic
talents that aid creating intricate designs to the exact
specifications of your many exotic clients.

1d8: Personality Trait

1 I am welcoming to strangers and open to
meeting new people. (Amiable)
2 I hate being stuck in the past and embrace
new ideas. (Freethinking)
3 I keep my mind sharp by reading incessantly
and by learning to develop new skills.
(Intelligent)
4 I never make a big deal out of my own abilities
or accomplishments. (Humble)
5 I am very exacting in everything I do. Things
must always be done precisely. (Meticulous)
6 I am always paying attention. Very few
important details slip past me. (Perceptive)
7 My energy can be too much for some people.
I’m always up-beat and excited. (Vivacious)
8 Be careful of my silver tongue, I dispense
flattery at every opportunity. (Charming)

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 dragonbone setting. Wait, was that its
1d6: Bond phylactery? What have I done?!?!
1 Family. To save those I love from a dire threat,
I made an oath to a powerful being from 1d6: I’m Going Adventuring Because…
another plane. (Any) 1 I keep sketching and drawing the same
2 Beauty. I am obsessed with colors and symbols over and over. I don’t know why, or
shadows and revel in every experience to see what they mean.
something new. (Chaotic) 2 A gang of brigands trashed my shop. Though I
3 Exploration. I want to bring tattoo art to new have a suspicion as to who put them up to it, I
cultures and societies. More people need to have no proof. I will need some assistance to
use their skin to express themselves. (Any) find out the truth.
4 Community. What is most important to me is 3 I want to learn how to infuse arcane magics
bringing people together so we can all learn into my inks. I’m sure that I will invent magic
from each other. (Good) abilities that the world has never seen.
5 Dreams. I’ll do whatever I can to help others 4 I was cursed by a spiteful swamp hag who
achieve their goals. (Any) stripped me of my artistic ability. Now I must
6 Knowledge. We must pass along what we relearn everything over again.
have learned to those that will come after us. 5 I have been contacted by past clients who say
Hopefully they can avoid some of our the tattoos I gave them have begun to move
mistakes. (Good) in strange ways, as if they are coming alive!
6 I made a recent batch of inks that have some
1d6: Strangest Tattoo strange properties I have never seen before. I
1 I once inked the runes to the Dimension Door need to find someone who can explain what is
spell on a very forgetful sorcerer. The first going on.
time he tried to cast the spell he
disappeared and have not been seen since. Suggested Equipment & Feature:
2 Three dwarves, all siblings, came to me asking
Folk Hero or Guild Artisan
to get tattoos covering each of their backs
with images of themselves giving a gift
to the dwarf god, Moradin. One gave the
sparks that flew off his pick ax while mining in
a deep cave. The second gave sparks caught
as they flew off of an anvil. The third gave the
gift of sparks from axes clashing in battle.
3 Blackfin’s Buccaneer’s, a sea-faring gang of
wereshark-tieflings, once had me tattoo a
black devil shark on all of them to
commemorate the death of their captain,
Barracuda “Bloodthirst” Blackfin.
4 I once met a myconid who telepathically
requested a tattoo of a boxy, green
mushroom sitting above the symbols, 1UP.
Not sure what that was about.
5 After a fearsome storm, a wizened forest
mage used some ancient druidic magic to
allow me to tattoo a unicorn on a rainbow.
Yes, you heard that right. A tattoo of a unicorn
on a rainbow.
6 An ancient lich had me tattoo its crumbling
skin with a picture of a blood-red amulet in a

Career Faire II: More Everyday Jobs & Backgrounds for the Novice Adventurer
By Erik Arthur 24
 Thank you for perusing
this collection, Future
Adventurer!
We hope that your
consideration of these
interesting everyday jobs and
backgrounds has been fruitful,
and you have found the
inspiration you need to continue
on to a life of excitement and
intrigue!
May you have the very
best of luck on your future
ventures and voyages!
Please look for more
“Career Faire:
Everyday Jobs &
Backgrounds”
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Yours Humbly,

- The Author (Erik Arthur)

Career Faire II: More Everyday Jobs & Backgrounds for the Novice Adventurer
By Erik Arthur 25