Bardings

The Bardings are Northmen of noble origins hailing from Wilderland, far off to the east. They rebuilt their city of Dale from its ashes after the slaying of the Dragon Smaug and they earned a new prosperity trading with nearby kingdoms of Elves and Dwarves.

Each year, Barding merchants reach new faraway lands, as they look outside their borders to expand their trade and influence. Sometimes, warriors follow in their wake, hoping to prove their mettle against worthy adversaries, inspired by their King’s slaying of the Dragon.

Cultural Blessing

• Valour rolls are Favoured

Standard of Living

• Prosperous

Attributes - Select or roll for a set of Attributes

Set	Strength	Heart	Wits
1	5	7	2
2	4	7	3
3	5	6	3
4	4	6	4
5	5	5	4
6	6	6	2

Derived Stats

• Endurance = Strength + 20
• Hope = Heart + 8
• Parry = Wits + 12

Skills - choose one with an asterisk* to mark as Favoured

• Strength skills
  • Awe 1
  • Athletics* 1
  • Awareness 0
  • Hunting 2
  • Song 1
  • Craft 1
• Heart skills
  • Enhearten* 2
  • Travel 1
  • Insight 2
  • Healing 0
  • Courtesy 2
  • Battle 2
• Wits skills
  • Persuade 3
  • Stealth 0
  • Scan 1
  • Explore 1
  • Riddle 0
  • Lore 1

Combat Proficiencies

• Bows OR Swords 2
• Choose one 1

Distinctive Features - Choose two

• Bold
• Eager
• Fair
• Fierce
• Generous
• Proud
• Tall
• Willful

The One Ring 2e, p.32