Accidental Hero Image

You didn't choose the adventuring life, the adventuring life chose you - rather abruptly, with little to no warning. Despite modest character you somehow found yourself playing the part of hero.

Perhaps you saved a villager from an angry wolf (somehow)  or maybe you ran off some brigands on the road (really?) or maybe you came across a magic weapon that imbued you with some power (why me?!)

In any event the locals now look to you when trouble rears it's head and despite your wish to do otherwi,,e you can no longer turn away. Somehow you have found an inner strength or power you didnt know you had and are now on your way to being a fully fledged hero. (Or at least not an NPC anymore)

 
Skill Proficiencies: Choose one of the following: Athletics, Nature, Arcana, Performance or Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Choose one TOOL, VEHICLE, GAME or INSTRUMENT
Equipment: As you were not ready for any of this you only have the basics: A bedroll, a backpack, a simple weapon and five days of rations however you do have a money pouch with 5 Gold pieces given to you as a reward for your actions.
 
How did you get here?

Ways you may have stumbled upon being a hero.

d6 How did you get here?
1 You came across a magic weapon that imbued you with power
2 You have a previously unknown magical talent, that helped save the day
3 You intentionally/unintentionally foiled the plot of a villain who now has it out for you
4 You won a skill contest you entered on a lark and were offered a mission soon after
5 You provided aid to a band of adventurers and became a member of their group
6 You saved someone's life and word spread like wildfire
 
Feature: local legend

Tales of your bravery have swept your home. Greatly exagerated or not. The locals all treat you with respect and even awe, especially those who knew you before your were so heroic.

You find it easier to request favours such as a place to stay, information and even resources from your new 'fans'.

 
Suggested Characteristics

Most Heroes share a common thread of traits - bravery, high morals, charm - You are NOT most heroes.

d6 Personality Trait
1 I'm an introvert - I do not enjoy the new attention i'm getting
2 I always try my best, with unexpected results
3 I dislike conflict and try to avoid it where I can
4 I find the new attention im getting flattering, I hope it lasts
5 I'm happy to help, so long as I get paid
6 I am constantly suprised at myself
d6 Ideal
1 I hope to live up to everyones expectations
2 I uphold fairytales about heroes as the real thing
3 Common people are just as important as anyone else
4 Hardwork trumps talent
5 I should be rewarded for my time and effort
6 I was meant for better things and this prooves it!
d6 Bond
1 I want to see the world outside my home
2 I want to make lots of gold now I'm a hero!
3 I want to make the world a better place!
4 I want to be just like the legends I grew up with
5 I want a quiet life when all this is over...
6 I want to understand my full potential
d6 Flaw
1 This new power and popularity goes to my head a bit (A LOT)
2 I'm actually a coward
3 I have no idea what i'm doing and constantly second guess myself
4 I feel I don't deserve this power.
5 I can be a bit naive sometimes
6 I can't stand by when I see injustice, even if it gets me (or others) in trouble
 
Variant Feature: Last stand

When things get tough, when it looks like all is lost - somehow, you find the will to keep fighting.

When you drop to 0 hp you can immediately roll one of your unspent hit die to recover HP. This can be used only once per Long rest.

 

 
Sisterwinter
Accidental Hero Image

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