You are an ex-convict. At some point, whether or not you were rightfully accused, you went to prison. Your time in the slammer changed you and shaped your outlook on life, as well as providing a place to pick up quite a few skills you wouldn't have learned unless you were stuck in a building with hardened criminals. Eventually you got out, either by escaping, parole, pardon, or finishing your sentence. Now you roam the world, a free man once more.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, tools, or musical instrument you entertained yourself with.
- Languages: One language you picked up from your fellow inmates.
- Equipment: A dagger, a set of common clothes now out of fashion, and a pouch containing 5 gp
There are many different reasons why people end up in confinement. Which crime lead to your incarceration, if you even committed one? Choose the reason for you imprisonment, or roll on the table below.
| d12 | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assassination |
| 2 | Assault |
| 3 | Arson |
| 4 | Burglary |
| 5 | Extortion |
| 6 | Fraud |
| 7 | Murder |
| 8 | Sexual Crimes |
| 9 | Smuggling |
| 10 | Terrorism |
| 11 | Theft |
| 12 | Treason |
You are familiar with the ins and outs of a prison and know jail cells better than the back of your hand. You developed a distinct behavior and mannerism that is easily spotted by anybody who also spent time behind bars. These people feel a kind of kinship with you and will help you out to the best of their abilities, should you request their aid.
Suggested Characteristics
Your time in prison greatly affected your outlook. You know the injustices of the criminal system, as well as the kind of person who gets incarcerated. You might simultaneously have lost trust in authority while creating a strong sense of camaraderie with your fellow inmates. Trust issues and problems connecting with society abound.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a short temper. |
| 2 | I don't like to talk about my life before prison. |
| 3 | My time as an inmate only strengthened me. |
| 4 | I love to tell stories about my exploits, even if they are exaggerated. |
| 5 | I don't judge people on their past mistakes, or their past successes. |
| 6 | I always think people are trying to take advantage of me. |
| 7 | I've gotten out of sticky situations before, and I can do it again. |
| 8 | I refuse to talk about my time in prison, and would rather live life as though it never happened. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obedience. I follow orders to the letter to ensure I am never punished. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. Rules and laws are meant to be broken, and now nobody can stop me. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Charity. If I can prevent anyone from suffering like I did, I will. (Good) |
| 4 | Revenge. I will punish those who incarcerated me, betrayed me, and made me suffer. (Evil) |
| 5 | Grit. I can tough out anything, no matter how grim the odds. (Any) |
| 6 | Redemption. I can't start my new life until I finish or bury my past (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I made friends in prison who need to be set free. |
| 2 | I had a family before, will they take me back? |
| 3 | My cellmate trusted me with a strange gift or secret. |
| 4 | I swore oaths to a gang or criminal organization. |
| 5 | I have to help others who are abused by the system. |
| 6 | I need to fix the system to make sure nobody else suffers. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am extremely paranoid. |
| 2 | I struggle with leading my own life. I need orders and a schedule to function. |
| 3 | I refuse to admit I was wrong, it's a sign of weakness. |
| 4 | I have an addiction I picked up in prison. |
| 5 | I expect people to exercise might and control over others: that's the natural way people interact. |
| 6 | I become extremely anxious in situations or environments that remind me of incarceration. |
You know where to find a fence or other forms of illicit business in order to purchase and sell suspicious goods, such as Thieves’ Tools. You can also readily find out information on the more unconventional jobs in a local town or area, such as a heist being pulled off by a master thief, a vicious beast that a local mayor needs to put down, or a rival that a powerful politician would like to have disposed of.
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