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In Qunari society, the Ben-Hassrath are enforcers of religious law and for policing the population. They have been known to re-educate those who do not follow the established rules of the qun and those who have converted to it. They also act as spies and assassins as well as carrying out other undercover missions. As someone who served in the Ben-Hassrath you have contacts across all walks of life and are experienced in secrecy, violence and murder. You are deeply loyal to the qun and believe whole heartedly in Qunari society.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth, Athletics
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools
Languages: [Language]Qunlat[/language]
Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 25 gp
 
Ben-hassarath Specialty

There are many aspects of the Ben-Hassrath and as such they are the beating heart of the Qunari populace. They grant many connections across Thedas and have many ears to find those who have turned from the Qun.

d8 Ben-hassarath Specialty
1 Blackmailer
2 Burglar
3 Enforcer
4 Fence
5 Highway robber
6 Hired killer
7 Pickpocket
8 Smuggler
 
Feature: Loyal Network

You have a contact in every place you go to. There are many people who are willing to pass information for you in order to serve the Qun.

 
Suggested Characteristics

Agents might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.

d8 Personality Trait
1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2 I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3 The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4 I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5 I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6 I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7 The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8 I blow up at the slightest insult.
d6 Ideal
1 Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2 Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3 Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4 Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5 People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6 Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)
d6 Bond
1 I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2 My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3 Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4 I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5 I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6 Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
d6 Flaw
1 When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2 When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3 If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4 I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5 I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6 An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.
 
Variant Ben-Hassrath: Hissrad

Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the state, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.

 
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