Wyrd of the Week: The Smallholder

 Apologies for the long silence on this blog, but my real life obligatios have consumed a massive amount of my time. But fear not! 
The Hero's Journey, Second Edition is alive and well. Today, I'd like to offer you a new variant Human Lineage: The Smallholder.

Smallholder (Human Variant)

Towns and cities all began as humble settlements that were little more than a single homestead run by a hardy farmer, lumberjack, or hunter. These people grew to live off the land, tending and keeping it so that the bounty of the seasons might provide sustenance while they remain far from the constraints of the more rigid demands of urban environments. Known as smallholders, they maintain farms across fertile fields, live solitary lives in cabins deep in the wilderness, or exist as solitary fishermen on remote islands. In rare instances, they are drawn away from the solitary life and must go out into the world to defend and protect the land they hold dear. When this happens their self-reliant nature and unwavering resilience can serve as both boon and inspiration to their friends and companions. Most smallholders prefer the company of animals to other humans, but when they do form friendships with other humans these are bonds that last a lifetime that are typically only broken in death.

Table 1-1: Smallholder Attributes

Attribute	Dice Pool
Might	2d6+1*
Finesse	3d6
Resolve	2d6+1*
Insight	2d6+1*
Bearing	3d6
Weal	3d6

*See Strength of Simplicity Lineage ability below

Table 1-2: Smallholder Archetypes

Archetype	Level Limit
Bard	10
Burglar	10
Knight	10
Ranger	10
Swordsman	10
Warrior	10
Wayfarer*	10
Wizard	10
Yeoman	10

*See The Hero’s Companion, pg 23-26

Smallholder Lineage Abilities

Humble Arms: Smallholders have learned to use the tools of tending the land into a means of defense. All smallholders are able to wield hand axs, short bows, slings, and spears in combat regardless of any restrictions imposed by their Archetype. This ability replaces the standard Human Lineage ability Combat Training.

Diligent Workman: Smallholders receive Advantage on any Saving Throws or Ability Checks where they are directly drawing upon knowledge or insight gained from their Profession. This replaces the standard human Lineage ability Extraordinary Learner.

Strength of Simplicity: The simple life has subtle rewards. Some smallholders gain strength of body, while others enhearten their spirit, or gain a keen sense of observation. At character creation a smallholder may select two of the following ability scores: Might, Resolve, and Insight. They increase both of their chosen ability scores by 5, to a maximum of 18. This replaces the standard Human Lineage ability Uncanny Adaptability.