[Let's Build] D100 traits for characters who grew up away from civilization.

Maybe a barbarian or a druid is a Tarzan type, who was raised by animals in the wilderness, maybe a young sorcerer was kept isolated because their guardians feared letting their power out into the world. There are many different interesting characters that are outsiders to civilization. Let's add some traits that would encourage interesting roleplaying to this background

1) Invents names for items they don't know of, such as calling a dagger a "big metal tooth"

2) Will quickly and messily scarf down any food put in front of them.

3) Prefers to sleep on hay in the stables instead of at the inn with the rest of the party

4) Constantly exasperates people by asking too many questions all the time

5) A very light sleeper thanks to a bad encounter with some wildlife during the night. (u/apple_of_doom)

​6) Doesn't waste any food and is annoyed by other people doing that. (u/apple_of_doom)

​7) Always on the look out for hidden threats. (u/apple_of_doom)

​8) goes barefoot and questions why someone would wear shoes because they've never had a good pair and thinks they would impede someone from running. (u/apple_of_doom)

​9) Not bothered as much by disgusting smells. (u/apple_of_doom)

​10) Never looks anyone in the eye unless they are threathening them. (u/apple_of_doom)

11) Lacks patience when getting an object or service from someone else when they can easily perform such action faster. (u/MrMonti_)

12) Talks to animals freely and openly. (Doesn't mean they know what the animals are saying) (u/MrMonti_)

13) No matter the area or situation, a height advantage is always necessary. (u/MrMonti_)

14) Doesn’t see the point of having money. “Money won’t protect you from a dire bear attack.” (u/Foxymemes)

15) Will relieve themselves openly and without shame, whenever the need arises. (u/Tupac_Presley)

16) Does not understand the concept of ownership, especially when it relates to animals, so will track and stalk pets and beasts of burden for food. When they are successful, they will kindly offer to share their kill with the party. (u/Tupac_Presley)

17) Reads and uses body language better than civilized folk, and doesn't realize others don't always understand without words. (u/Decactus_Jack)

18) Insists the party sleep in a pile for warmth (or just naturally/absentmindedly does so with the party/animals) (u/Decactus_Jack)

19) Has the habit of openly grooming themself and others (u/Decactus_Jack)

20) Subconsciously guards party members when they relieve themselves or eat (may also tend to the rear to keep everyone in sight; as they are the most intelligent being around in their past experience they exhibit subconscious shepherding behavior. May also tend to lead for similar reasons) (u/Decactus_Jack)

21) Uses past experiences when any metaphor, simile or analogy with animals/nature to comment on their accuracy (u/Decactus_Jack)

22) Aggressive regarding food (u/Decactus_Jack)

23) Employs "interesting" courtship strategies (be careful with this one) (u/Decactus_Jack)

24) A very light sleeper (u/Decactus_Jack)

25) Often gets ahead as they forget to pace themselves to the party (if used to being alone) (u/Decactus_Jack)

26) Uncomfortable around fires at night (not because of the heat or danger, but because of the unnatural light when things should be dark) (u/Decactus_Jack)

27) Dislikes walking on unnatural ground (floor, cobblestone, etc) (u/Decactus_Jack)

28) Has immense difficulty with the use and concept of stairs (may be okay with ladders) (u/Decactus_Jack)

29) Often unfazed when a crazy event happens, assuming it is just one of the many unfamiliar things that happen in civilization (u/Decactus_Jack)

30) Alternatively, often surprised by mundane things, particularly finding it hard to believe anything natural found in civilization is normal (u/Decactus_Jack)

31) Does not fully grasp the concept of money, but understands it is valuable. As such will collect and try to trade things resembling currency (by material, size/shape, or imagery), such as stamps, nails, the tops of acorns, etc. (u/Decactus_Jack)

32) Misunderstands music and art, confusing them with magic or communication (i.e. for music, the sound of a lute to them is the instrument trying to communicate with other lutes... The concept will probably be learned quickly, but might be a funny early experience) (u/Decactus_Jack)

33) Assumes social hierarchy and titles correlate to strength, fertility, or the ability to lead the tribe to food/water (u/Decactus_Jack)

34) Doesn't know about buying things, Will grab fruits or clothes from shops and sail away with it if the shops are left unattended. (u/FrankSicarpa)

35) Will be a little afraid of crowds. (u/FrankSicarpa)

36) Doesn't spend much time socializing. (u/FrankSicarpa)

37) Will always walk on streets with his weapons, suspicious about people passing nearby. (u/FrankSicarpa)

38) Ocasionally grunts and gestures instead of using words (u/Lasaga81)

39) Will walk away or leave a place without telling anyone (u/Lasaga81)

40) Prefers wearing very little clothing, or just not wearing clothes at all (u/Lasaga81)

41) Becomes irrationally upset when seeing any part of an animal going unused. Bones, teeth, fat, etc. (u/jim_Placebo)

Submitted July 07, 2019 at 10:30AM by Sporedian https://ift.tt/2NC1BhF