You have spent most of your life in the wilderness away from the civilized world but that doesn’t mean that you know nothing about it. Your work with the Uthgardt Tribe has taught you well about the skills required to work with other people in a group to achieve a common goal.
While many have lost their old ways and cultural values, your tribe has managed to keep them alive and that has kept you strong and united for years while the other tribes have been destroyed amidst all the chaos. But lately, groups have been formed amongst the tribes who have chosen to build towns and change the old ways and settle with the new ones.
Maybe that’s why your Tribe has put up the Totem as a symbol of the power of all the old traditions that you hold dear to remind those who have strayed from the path of life their Tribe has always been so proud of and people have chosen to come back to their old ways of life.
Perhaps you were one of those who decided to change their old ways of life and settle in town but now they have turned back, leaving you questioning yourself or maybe you never joined those groups but the civilized world has fascinated you and so you have chosen to discover it.
What is an Uthgardt Tribe Member in DND?
Uthgardt is an ancient tribe that is proud of all the traditions that have helped keep it strong and alive through thick and thin. You are part of that Tribe and you have learned the values of living together in a group and helping each other to achieve the same goal and keeping each other alive no matter what it takes.
You are a proud member of the Tribe as it has strengthened you in many ways. Although, you respect your traditions and culture, you have always been fascinated by the civilized world and you want to make your tribe proud by becoming an adventurer and exploring the ways of the civilized land and the people who live there.
Your Skills: Your Skills include Athletics and Survival.
Your Tool Proficiencies: You can choose one type of Musical instrument or the Artisan’s tools.
Languages: You can choose to speak one language of your choice.
Equipment: You have a token that symbolizes your loyalty to the totem and Uthgardt. You also have a hunting trap, a set of traveler’s clothes, and also a pouch that has 10 GP in it.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Traits
| D8 | Personality Traits |
| 1 | I am driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home. |
| 2 | I watch over my friends as if they were a litter of newborn pups. |
| 3 | I once ran twenty-five miles without stopping to warn to my clan of an approaching orc horde. I’d do it again if I had to. |
| 4 | I have a lesson for every situation, drawn from observing nature. |
| 5 | I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won’t save you from a hungry owlbear. |
| 6 | I am always picking things up, absently fiddling with them, and sometimes accidentally breaking them. |
| 7 | I feel far more comfortable around animals than people. |
| 8 | I was, in fact, raised by wolves. |
Ideals
| D6 | Ideals |
| 1 | Change: Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Greater Good: It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe. (Good) |
| 3 | Honor: If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Might: The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) |
| 5 | Nature: The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Glory: I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my clan. (Any) |
Bonds
| D6 | Bonds |
| 1 | My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me. |
| 2 | An injury to the unspoiled wilderness of my home is an injury to me. |
| 3 | I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland. |
| 4 | I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. |
| 5 | I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it. |
| 6 | It is my duty to provide children to sustain my tribe. |
Flaws
| D6 | Flaws |
| 1 | I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants. |
| 2 | There’s no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest. |
| 3 | I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. |
| 4 | I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and societies. |
| 5 | Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. |
| 6 | Don’t expect me to save those who can’t save themselves. It is nature’s way that the strong thrive and the weak perish. |
Feature
Uthgardt Heritage
Your life as a tribal man has taught you a lot of precious skills and one of them is being able to survive in the wilderness, you have incredible knowledge about the wilderness in the north. You can easily find the sources of food and water without breaking a sweat in the wild which helps you survive even in the toughest situations.
You also possess knowledge about all the tribes and where they are located, you can even ask for help from the people of your tribe or the ones that are allied to your tribe including tribes of the Nomadic elves, Harpers, Druid Circles, and the priests of the First Circle.
Why Use Uthgardt Tribe Member Background?
If you have ever tried the Outlander background, this might appear somewhat familiar to you. Being a Tribe member and going on an adventure to explore the lands of the unknown sure sounds amazing. While you are leaving your Tribe but at the core of your heart you will always be a member of the Tribe and you will keep the traditions alive for as long as you can.
You respect your old traditions and culture and you will never tolerate others disrespecting your traditions. Your skills to survive in the wild sure adds a nice touch to your personality and character. Even though you have spent all your life in the wilderness, you know how to work with other people to perform certain tasks and achieve a common goal.
