Homebrew:Druskenvald Dweller

(OOC: This is an implementation of the Druskenvald Dweller background from The Crooked Moon)

You hail from one of the thirteen baneful provinces of Druskenvald. You might be a member of the unique species known to originate from those diverse biomes, or you may be of a different heritage altogether. The skills and culture of your home (summarized below) shape your knowledge and early experiences.

Feat:

Choose one Crooked Moon feat

Skill Proficiencies:

SurvivalWisdom (Survival)skillThe DM might ask you to make a Wisdom (Survival) check to follow tracks, hunt wild game, guide your group through frozen wastelands, identify signs that owlbears live nearby, predict the weather, or avoid quicksand and other natural hazards., choose one (Province Affinity table skill recommended)

Tool Proficiencies:

Choose one (Province Affinity table tool recommended)

Equipment:

Choose A or B: (A) artisan's tools (same as above), map (Druskenvald's provinces), traveler's clothes, 10 gp; or (B) 50 gp

Province Affinities

Province	Skill	Tool
Ardengloom	HistoryIntelligence (History)skillYour Intelligence (History) check measures your ability to recall lore about historical events, legendary people, ancient kingdoms, past disputes, recent wars, and lost civilizations.	herbalism kit
Astramar	ArcanaIntelligence (Arcana)skillYour Intelligence (Arcana) check measures your ability to recall lore about spells, magic items, eldritch symbols, magical traditions, the planes of existence, and the inhabitants of those planes.	navigator's tools
Bubonia	MedicineWisdom (Medicine)skillA Wisdom (Medicine) check lets you try to stabilize a dying companion or diagnose an illness.	poisoner's kit
Chernabos	DeceptionCharisma (Deception)skillYour Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly hide the truth, either verbally or through your actions. This deception can encompass everything from misleading others through ambiguity to telling outright lies. Typical situations include trying to fast-talk a guard, con a merchant, earn money through gambling, pass yourself off in a disguise, dull someone's suspicions with false assurances, or maintain a straight face while telling a blatant lie.	calligrapher's supplies
Edwardia	InvestigationIntelligence (Investigation)skillWhen you look around for clues and make deductions based on those clues, you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check. You might deduce the location of a hidden object, discern from the appearance of a wound what kind of weapon dealt it, or determine the weakest point in a tunnel that could cause it to collapse. Poring through ancient scrolls in search of a hidden fragment of knowledge might also call for an Intelligence (Investigation) check.	tinker's tools
Enoch	NatureIntelligence (Nature)skillYour Intelligence (Nature) check measures your ability to recall lore about terrain, plants and animals, the weather, and natural cycles.	leatherworker's tools
Kalero	PerformanceCharisma (Performance)skillYour Charisma (Performance) check determines how well you can delight an audience with music, dance, acting, storytelling, or some other form of entertainment.	any musical instrument
Olmarsh	ArcanaIntelligence (Arcana)skillYour Intelligence (Arcana) check measures your ability to recall lore about spells, magic items, eldritch symbols, magical traditions, the planes of existence, and the inhabitants of those planes.	cartographer's supplies
Nerukhet	PersuasionCharisma (Persuasion)skillWhen you attempt to influence someone or a group of people with tact, social graces, or good nature, the DM might ask you to make a Charisma (Persuasion) check. Typically, you use persuasion when acting in good faith, to foster friendships, make cordial requests, or exhibit proper etiquette. Examples of persuading others include convincing a chamberlain to let your party see the king, negotiating peace between warring tribes, or inspiring a crowd of townsfolk.	weaver's tools
Pholsense	ReligionIntelligence (Religion)skillYour Intelligence (Religion) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults.	mason's tools
Picco	PerformanceCharisma (Performance)skillYour Charisma (Performance) check determines how well you can delight an audience with music, dance, acting, storytelling, or some other form of entertainment.	woodworker's tools
Syndramas	AthleticsStrength (Athletics)skillYour Strength (Athletics) check covers difficult situations you encounter while climbing, jumping, or swimming. Examples include the following activities:You attempt to climb a sheer or slippery cliff, avoid hazards while scaling a wall, or cling to a surface while something is trying to knock you off.You try to jump an unusually long distance or pull off a stunt midjump.You struggle to swim or stay afloat in treacherous currents, storm-tossed waves, or areas of thick seaweed. Or another creature tries to push or pull you underwater or otherwise interfere with your swimming.	cook's utensils
Zulrogg	SurvivalWisdom (Survival)skillThe DM might ask you to make a Wisdom (Survival) check to follow tracks, hunt wild game, guide your group through frozen wastelands, identify signs that owlbears live nearby, predict the weather, or avoid quicksand and other natural hazards.	herbalism kit

Building a Druskenvald Dweller

Any sort of character can be a Druskenvald dweller. When you make your character, decide if you belong to the species associated with your home province, or if you are of another kind who was raised outside the home of most of your species. This decision itself may determine truths about your character to be experienced throughout your journeys in Druskenvald.

Suggested Story Threads

The Druskenvald Dweller Story Threads table suggests events and people who can be the start of story threads for your character that weave through the campaign.

Druskenvald Dweller Story Threads

1d6	Thread
1	You were left on a church doorstep as an infant. The only clue to your origin is the torn cloak used as a blanket.
2	You fled your home province after being accused of a crime, whether justly or not.
3	After hearing stories of other provinces, you struck out to see more of Druskenvald.
4	Members of a trade caravan stole something or harmed someone dear to you.
5	You made a desperate pact with an ashborn and now seek to nullify the contract.
6	A vicious bogborn bounty hunter trails you.

Druskenvald Dweller Trinkets

When you make your character, you can roll once on the Druskenvald Dweller Trinkets table instead of on the normal starting Trinkets table.

Druskenvald Dweller Trinkets

1d6	Trinket
1	A brass needle with a dangling bit of broken thread
2	A dull, rusty sickle with a bone handle
3	A star chart etched onto a crystal plate
4	A wicker doll with bloodstained bead eyes
5	A length of chain that sometimes rattles when left unattended
6	A mummified hand preserved in bog peat