Revolutionary

You are set firmly against the ruling class of whatever nation you live in/ lived in. Why? The answer is different for everyone. Maybe your family instilled firm beliefs against them when you were young. Maybe your friends were wronged or even killed by them. Maybe you were morally obligated to fight. Maybe the ruler is a tyrant. Or maybe, it was just advantageous for you to do so.

As an enemy of the state, you are familiar with the criminal underground. The dregs of society may not all fight with you, but they can usually respect and/or agree with you. Even if you don't partake in the more non-virtuous acts out of pride, you probably made some connections. And if you do, you probably have quite the reputation. You have gained skills either as a proud face of your movement, or a shadow that does the dirty work that doesn't need to be seen by the public so as to keep your organization in a good light to the common people.

Skill Proficiencies: Pick two from Athletics, Deception, History, Stealth, and Sleight of Hand.

Tool Proficiencies: (Only take if taking one language) 

Pick one Artisan's Tools OR Thieve's Tools.

Languages: Any two languages or one language and one Tool Proficiency. (Including Thieve's Cant)

Equipment: An insignia of your resistance movement (can be a piece of jewelry, a tattoo, a flag, etc.), commoner's clothes, and a pouch of 15 gp. 

Suggested Characteristics

d8 Personality Trait

1.  I am hopeful of the future, but that doesn't make me naiive. I remember why I fight, after all.

2. Violence is the only way to get any real change done.

3. I am ashamed of what my country is. I must reshape it so I don't have to be.

4. Authority is inherently corrupt. But if it is replaced, it will be less so, at least while I live.

5. I only have freedom for as long as I can fight to keep it.

6. Eventually, my fight will be for nothing. Even if I succeed, another tyrant will take over. But it would be a sin for me to do nothing, and watch evil reign.

7. I do what I do for the common people- as long as our views are the same

8. I was swept up in this revolution on good ideals. Now, I've seen battle, and wonder if it's worth it.

 

d6 Ideal

1. Reborn: We must tear out the system at its roots. Any less is wasted effort. (Chaotic)

2.  Reformed: Specific parts of society are wrong, and I fight to change those specific things. Not all authority figures are evil. (Cosmically Neutral)

3. Usurpation: Only the people in the highest power are responsible. Only they must be ripped from their power. (Morally Neutral)

4.  Protection: The common people are defenseless. I must keep them safe. (Good)

5. Power: If I'm successful, there will be a power vacuum that I can fill very nicely. (Evil)

6. Right: I don't like fighting the ones in charge. But if they aren't punished for breaking the law, then what's the point of them? (Lawful)

 

d6 Bond

1. I was born into this life, I know no other.

2. My family may never understand my views. They don't need to.

3. I was raised by the state. To euthanize it is my right and burden.

4. The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.

5. In this world, you have to have at least one person you are ride or die with.

6. The many before the few.

 

d6 Flaw

1. I can't respect authority, even down to the police force.

2. Whoever isn't with me is against me.

3. I rush recklessly into battle. If I die, I'll become a martyr after all.

4. I can't resist killing my enemies. Consequences be damned!

5. If I don't keep to a strict moral code, I'll lose myself.

6. Anyone can be my enemy. I suspect everyone.