Failed Cult Sacrifice

Perhaps you were born into the group, joined them willingly after being told tales of grandeur, or maybe they kidnapped you while you were young and raised you as a member. No matter the way you got there, you were with the cult for a while before they finally decided it was time. While you were among their ranks, you learned a lot. They treated you just as they did any other member of the group, but you eventually learned the real purpose they had for you. Unfortunately you discovered it too late. They came for you while you were asleep, dragged you to the alter, and did what they had done so many times before. They sacrificed you to their god and disposed of your body... Only, it didn't take, they must have done something wrong this time because you woke up a time later, battered, bruised and cut all over your body. All your time spent with those people only for them to sacrifice you.

Now you have a choice, swear vengeance and destroy them or run and hope they never learn the truth. Either way, you've got some things to do.

Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency with two of the following skills from your time in the cult: Arcana, History, Nature, Religion, Medicine, Survival.

Tool Proficiencies: You gain proficiency with one of the following tool sets from a job you did during your time in the cult: Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies, Herbalism Kit, Poisoner's Kit

Languages: You learn one exotic that has an association with the entity your cult followed: Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan.

Equipment: You've managed to scrounge up the following equipment since you woke up after the attempted sacrifice: a small knife, a set of common clothes, 5 candles, a tinderbox and a pouch containing 5 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Your time with the cult is most of what what remember of your past. You gave everything you had and you were betrayed by the people you trusted most. Now that you've come out the other side with the knowledge of what they tried to do to you and what you're sure they are doing to others, you need to decide what kind of person you are and how you can be better than who you were.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I live for the thrill of the hunt.
2	I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse.
3	I expect danger around every corner.
4	I put no trust in divine beings.
5	I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.
6	I like to learn everything I can after entering a new place.
7	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
8	I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Charity. I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
2	Destiny. I have a higher calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
3	Aspiration. I strive to be the best that I can possibly be. Whether for me or others will be decided as I move forward. (Any)
4	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
5	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
6	Incorruptibility. Be a symbol, and leave your flawed being behind. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
2	I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
3	My vengeance upon the ones who captured and tortured me will be long and agonizing.
4	I wish to protect those who may be vulnerable just like I was.
5	I still have family within the cult, I hope to be able to rescue them someday.
6	I stand in opposition, lest the wicked go unopposed.

d6	Flaw
1	I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
2	Downing a tankard of ale is the only way I can feel safe and secure in this world.
3	I will ignore all warnings of danger if it means I can escape with my life.
4	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
5	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
6	I'm easily terrified of even the tiniest sound.