The Lumberjack

A Lumberjack cuts down trees, plain and simple, however the methods and tools used varey greatly from Lumberjack to Lumberjack, however all gain a Skill with an Axe of some kind or another, and all are adept at destroying plants. These hardy souls make their living harvesting the vast forests of the World. Most of they specialize in cutting down one kind of tree, be it giant fernwood, hardwood or stonewood. Lumberjacks are an important part of almost any society; without them there can be no firewood, and therefore no way of surviving harsh winter months. Civilized societies also depend on them to provide the raw materials (i.e., lumber) to construct tools and furniture.

A Lumberjack is just that, he cuts down trees and takes pride in his skill with it. He also trains to improve his skill with his chosen axe. Lumberjacks work in groups usually under the employ of a company or private contractor, when this occurs they are mainly business, however, during breaks they are often found drinking, and merriment. The majority of these roughnecks work hard and play hard. Theirs is a dangerous and uncertain profession, so when they make their money (and most do quite well once their lumber is processed) they tend to spend it quickly, for a lumberjack never knows if he will be alive at the end of the next workday.

People react to Lumberjacks in the reverse of how they would to a druid: those who find nature unimportant, troublesome, or otherwise negative will applaud and respect the Lumberjack; those who revere nature disdain or shun him, or even challenge him to a duel. Some lumber crews are in a state of undeclared war with various forest dwelling creatures who feel these “Intruders” are cutting too deeply into the forests. Others find themselves playing the role of the heroic woodsman when their logging expeditions take them to a part of the forest where there are people in need of a champion to destroy the monsters or villains harassing them. A few lumberjacks, once they have gotten a taste for such adventure, give up tuning for profit and take up their axe as a free adventurer. Kingdoms everywhere are seeing an increasing number of such folk, many of whom are finding steady work as mercenaries, bodyguards, and enforcers of some kind.

The Lumberjack O.C.C.

Attribute Requirements: P.S.: 12, P.E.: 12 or higher.
Alignment: Any
Gender: Male or Female. Most tend to be Male.
Race: Any
O.C.C. Skills:

• Language: Native tongue at 98% plus two of choice (+10%)
• Body Building and Weight Lifting
• Identify Plants/Fruits (+25%)
• Climb Trees/Scale Walls (+20%)
• Horsemanship: General
• Basic Math (+10%)
• Carpentry (+5%)
• W.P. Battle Axe
• Wilderness Survival (+15%)
• Hand to Hand: Basic. This can be changed to Hand to Hand: Expert for the cost of one '"O.C.C. Related" skill.

O.C.C. Related Skills: Select five other skills of choice at level one, plus 1 per level starting at level 2. All new skills start at Lvl. one proficiency.

• Communications: Sign Language only.
• Domestic: Any
• Espionage: Track Humanoids only
• Horsemanship: Exotic Only.
• Labour: Any
• Medical: Brewing or First Aid only.
• Military: Heraldry only.
• Naval Skills: None
• Performing Arts: Any (+10%)
• Physical: Any
• Rogue: Prowl and Card Shark only (+5%).
• Science: Anthropology and Mathematics skills only.
• Scholar/Noble/Technical: General Repair, Language, Literacy, or Sculpting/Whitling only.
• Weapon Proficiencies: Any
• Wilderness: Any (+5%)

Secondary Skills: Choose 7 at level 1, plus 1 per level starting at level 2. All new skills start at Lvl. one proficiency. These are additional areas of knowledge that don't get the O.C.C. bonus.

Starting Equipment: One set of clothing, boots, a pair of gloves, belt, bedroll, backpack, a large sack, a small sack, a water skin, and a tinder box.

Armour: Starts with a suit of soft leather (A.R. 10, S.D.C. 20).

Weapons: Starts with an axe and one other weapon of choice. All are basic S.D.C. weapons of fair to good quality. Magic weapons and other equipment must be acquired later

Money: The character starts with 100 in gold, which can be used immediately to purchase more equipment or it can be saved for later. Additional money will come from payment for jobs and/or booty