Background: Andoran
Andoran. A child of Andora. Regardless of their previous alignments and allegiances, these people were all but abandoned after the Dragons’ War. After long enough time the lines between the rival races was extinguished, and with the help of the Sand Goddess, Andora, these people were transformed to survive their new home.
You’ve lived your entire life amongst the harsh dunes of the Wastes. Few have seen what you’ve seen, lived through what you have, and even fewer have the resolve of steel you’ve forged in the cruel desert sun. You might have lived your life entirely alone, or you might have met strangers or had a sibling, and you’ve forged a Bond Family, the closest possible bond an Andoran can forge.
Though your ancestors were saved a long, long time back by the grace of the esteemed Andora, and though her cooling touch rests on all your shoulders, you know that the world is a place where one has to fight in order to survive, be it alone or together with your Bond Family.
Available only for Humans, Elves, Half-Elves and Chromatic Dragonborn.
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Religion
Languages: Elven, Draconic
Equipment:
A cloak made to withstand harsh weather
An extra large waterskin
A small trinket that represents Andora.
A small pouch of Andoran crowns (value of 15gp).
As an Andoran, you are also adapated to hot climates (DM Guide, p 110 in PDF).
Personality Traits (1d6)
| Number | Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I devoutly follow the teachings of Andora, and wish to welcome all who struggle into the warm embrace of the Goddess. Her cool touch guides me wherever I go. My practices might alienate those from the west, but they shall learn. In time. |
| 2 | I look for anything that might benefit my Bond Family. |
| 3 | I have my own ideas about what is and is not food, and I find the eating habits of those not Andoran fascinating, confusing, or revolting. |
| 4 | I express affection or contempt in ways that are unfamiliar to those not of the East. |
| 5 | I begin or end my day with small traditional rituals that are unfamiliar to those around me. |
| 6 | My code of honor or sense of propriety is something that the Westerners don't comprehend. |
Ideals (1d6)
| Number | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Survival of the fittest is the only truth. If the Wastes taught me anything, it surely was this. (Any) |
| 2 | The world is a vast place beyond the Wastes. I must find out what is beyond, no matter what. (Neutral) |
| 3 | The embrace of the Goddess is for all to feel. It matters not from where they come, Andora loves all. (Good) |
| 4 | There are few rules governing the Wastes, but breaking the few that exist is heresy. The laws of fair trade, respect and solidarity are a heavy necessity to survive in the Wastes. (Lawful) |
| 5 | I hold severe grudges towards those who wrong me. When I finally rise to become powerful and influential in this world, they will feel my wrath. (Evil) |
| 6 | I'm far from home, and everything is strange and wonderful! (Chaotic) |
Bonds (1d6)
| Number | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land. |
| 2 | The wellness of my Bond Family is my top priority. There is no greater cause than for my Bond Family to endure. |
| 3 | The Bond I share with my Family comforts me, even so far away from my homelands. |
| 4 | The clothing I wear is a constant reminder of where I came from (and possibly where I will one day return). It is both a comfort and a curse. |
| 5 | My freedom is my most precious possession. I'll never let anyone take it from me again. |
| 6 | I'm fascinated by the beauty and wonder of this new land. |
Flaws (1d6)
| Number | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am secretly (or not so secretly) convinced of the superiority of my own culture over that of this foreign land. |
| 2 | I pretend not to understand the local dialects in order to avoid interactions I would rather not have. |
| 3 | I have a weakness for the new intoxicants and other pleasures of this land. |
| 4 | I consider the adherents of other gods to be deluded innocents at best, or ignorant fools at worst. |
| 5 | I don't take kindly to some actions and motivations of the people of this land, because these folk are different from me. |
| 6 | While I might find the cultures and practices of these foreigners to be interesting, the people themselves are weak. They know not of true survival, true struggle, but only wail over their daily luxurious problems. |