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<blockquote data-quote="Shiroiken" data-source="post: 7559534" data-attributes="member: 6775477">A large amount of it depends on how the DM defines it in their world. For example, in my Greyhawk campaign ALL druids are members of the Old Faith, which is a world wide religion led by the Great/Grand Druid (a pope-like figure). They must have some form of neutrality in their alignment, with most just being neutral. They each have a role to serve, either as spiritual advisors (i.e. shamans), guardians of sacred groves, or wandering protectors of the wilderness. There is a strict hierarchy, but for the most part each is left to act on their own decisions. Druids can work with nature loving creatures to create a harmonious environment, or work to kill those who would &quot;defile&quot; the woodlands. It is strict and flexible, good and evil; it is the Balance.The standard 5E druid is usually considered to be a nature priest or shaman type. Their magic comes from the spirits of nature themselves, so you might want to look into animism for examples. They aren't usually the mercenary type, but might do so if they need money for a particular goal (such as bribing a human village from getting lumber from a particular forest). They already have scimitar proficiency, so you don't need to multi-class for that, but AC is usually a big issue, since you cannot wear metal armor. I suggest a high dex and convincing your DM that Studded Leather doesn't require metal studs (the PHB never says metal) and using a wooden shield. Circle of the Moon is the most common choice, because it's probably the most powerful. I don't know about the newer ones, but I played Circle of the Land, and it's not bad. You are more of a spellcaster than a melee character in those cases. If you did multi-class into warlock for reasons other than sword proficiency, I think that the Archfey would make a better pact for flavor reasons.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Shiroiken, post: 7559534, member: 6775477"] A large amount of it depends on how the DM defines it in their world. For example, in my Greyhawk campaign ALL druids are members of the Old Faith, which is a world wide religion led by the Great/Grand Druid (a pope-like figure). They must have some form of neutrality in their alignment, with most just being neutral. They each have a role to serve, either as spiritual advisors (i.e. shamans), guardians of sacred groves, or wandering protectors of the wilderness. There is a strict hierarchy, but for the most part each is left to act on their own decisions. Druids can work with nature loving creatures to create a harmonious environment, or work to kill those who would "defile" the woodlands. It is strict and flexible, good and evil; it is the Balance. The standard 5E druid is usually considered to be a nature priest or shaman type. Their magic comes from the spirits of nature themselves, so you might want to look into animism for examples. They aren't usually the mercenary type, but might do so if they need money for a particular goal (such as bribing a human village from getting lumber from a particular forest). They already have scimitar proficiency, so you don't need to multi-class for that, but AC is usually a big issue, since you cannot wear metal armor. I suggest a high dex and convincing your DM that Studded Leather doesn't require metal studs (the PHB never says metal) and using a wooden shield. Circle of the Moon is the most common choice, because it's probably the most powerful. I don't know about the newer ones, but I played Circle of the Land, and it's not bad. You are more of a spellcaster than a melee character in those cases. If you did multi-class into warlock for reasons other than sword proficiency, I think that the Archfey would make a better pact for flavor reasons. [/QUOTE]

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