You lived through a great tragedy, an event so traumatic that it now defines your entire life. Everything you once loved or valued is now gone forever. Who you were before the tragedy no longer matters, and returning to your old life seems impossible: that life is a distant memory, more akin to a dream than reality. The trauma you survived likely involved serious personal injury or the loss of a loved one (or both), but it could have also involved the loss of your livelihood, home, or reputation.
- Skill Proficiencies: Proficient in Perception and Survival.
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools (your choice).
- Languages: One of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice), a memento from your past life (lock of hair, locket with a picture, or worn toy) a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.
Feature: Safe House
Having barely escaped disaster once, you are overly prepared to avoid future calamity. You have one or more hidden caches where you stored a change of clothes, basic supplies, a few coins, and some food. This cache might be hidden in a crawl space with barely able to fit a single person, a shack hidden in the woods, or a small second home in the city.
Suggested Characteristics
Survivors have experienced a great deal of emotional trauma, which makes it difficult for them to form emotional attachments. They can be suspicious, possibly to the point of paranoia. Some survivors have difficulty thinking about the future, dwelling on the past and their regrets. Other survivors plan for any contingency, hoping to avoid future tragedies.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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Despite my emotional problems, I maintain a facade of normality
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2
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I am extremely pessimistic, always expecting the worse
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3
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I try to be ready for anything to happen. Anything
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4
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Humour is my prefered defense, and I take very little seriously
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5
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I can be overly cautious, even in mundane situations
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6
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I appear unemotional, being overly logical and withdrawn
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7
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I have a plan for any situation, and a back-up plan for when that fails
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8
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My happiness is fleeting, as I'm filled with a deep sorrow
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Ideal |
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1
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Aspiration: I must be better, I must try harder. (Any)
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2
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Power: Those in positions of power can prevent tragedies. (Evil)
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3
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Vengeance: I will have retribution for my pain. (Evil)
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4
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Protection: Someone has to defend the weak. (Good)
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5
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No More: I will not stand by and let others suffer. (Chaotic)
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6
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Community: Neighbors should look out for neighbors. (Lawful)
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Bond |
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1
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My friends and companions keep me sane
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2
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I'm determined to help others whenever possible
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3
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Helping others keeps me grounded: as long as I'm active, I can't dwell on the past
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4
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Someone helped me after my loss. I owe them a great debt
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5
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The people of my home town are the closest thing to family I have left
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6
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Revenge drives me forward
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Flaw |
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1
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I have strong feelings of guilt for surviving
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2
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It is difficult for me to trust others
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3
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I view strangers as expendable
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4
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Nightmares prevent me from having a full night's sleep
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5
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I'm self-destructive, taking unnecessary risks
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6
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My mood changes wildly and without warning
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