You have survived through one or more life-threatening occurrences that have likely left you scarred both physically and mentally. You may have survived the slaughter of your family or previous travelling companions. Perhaps you were in a large-scale battle where your company was destroyed, but you escaped. Maybe a natural disaster or plague destroyed your whole village, but you lived. Whatever the case, it seems that life is throwing trials and tribulations at you, and whether through wits, determination or sheer luck - you have endured. The experience has left you with baggage, but also a particular set of skills and mental fortitude in difficult circumstances.

Skill Proficiencies: Survival, one of Stealth, Deception, Insight, Perception, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: You have learned to take care of yourself, either through subterfuge or preparation. You gain proficiency in one of the following: Disguise kit, Forgery kit, Poisoner's kit, Thieves' tools, Navigator's tools.

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A keepsake taken from a fallen friend or family member (a necklace, signet ring, a broken dagger or sword, a dried/pressed flower), a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

The harrowing experiences you have endured have left their mark on you, physically and mentally. These experiences shape your thoughts and actions, your ideals and the relationships you form with new people. You may be vulnerable to fear, shame and hatred, as you try to protect yourself and others you care for in a harsh and uncaring world.

d5	Personality Trait
1	I'm terrified of failure, and become overly competitive about the smallest things.
2	I don't like conflict, and try to diffuse arguments as fast as possible.
3	I find it very difficult to back down from a fight.
4	I distract myself from the darker parts of reality by any means necessary.
5	Normal things like random sounds in a tavern can make my heart skip a beat.

d6	Ideal
1	Redemption. Everyone deserves a second chance. (Good)
2	Karma. Actions should always be judged accordingly. (Lawful)
3	Freedom. No one should be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4	Grudge. The lives of all who wrong me are forfeit. (Evil)
5	Happiness. Life is short, happiness is all we can strive for. (Neutral)
6	Courage. I survived for a reason, and I can't fail again. I won't. (Any)

d4	Bond
1	My family might still be out there somewhere, I long to see them again.
2	A stranger protected me from death, I will return the favor any way I can.
3	My memories are all I have left, I keep my mementos safe, and close if possible.
4	I can't stand to see anyone afraid, and stand up for those who are.

d5	Flaw
1	The remnants of my past haunt me.
2	I am certain any plans I make are doomed to fail.
3	Secretly, I think at least one person killed by a tragedy in my past deserved it.
4	I'm deathly terrified of everything because of my tragic history.
5	I have crippling survivor's guilt which can strike at any time.