You grew up on the fringe of a close-knit community, always feeling like there was something that set you apart from the rest. Whether it was the color of your hair, your parentage, or your particular talents - somehow you never quite fit in with the others in the community. By being witness to subtle discrimination you have come to know a lot about peoples' behavior towards others, and have found ways to express yourself even in solitude.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Deception
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument and one set of artisan's tools
- Languages: None
- Equipment: A staff, a musical instrument, a keepsake from someone who treated you fairly, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Difference
Your difference set you apart from others in the community you grew up in. Consider how each of these might impact your view of that group and the world in general. You can roll on the following table to determine how you differ from your community, or choose one that best fits your character.
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Difference |
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1
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Eye color
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2
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Speech impediment
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3
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Parentage
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4
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Height
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5
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Developmental disorder
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6
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Accent
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Feature: Takes One to Know One
In any social gathering you are able to identify and rapidly establish rapport with anyone feeling left out. Additionally, you can slink to the background in a crowd to avoid superficial scrutiny.
Suggested Characteristics
Marginalized youths often carry a chip on their shoulder regarding the group that marginalized them. They are also often quick tempered if the difference between themselves and their community gets called to attention.
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I don't like being the center of attention.
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2
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I empathize strongly with others like me.
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3
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I particularly appreciate recognition of my hard work.
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4
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I have a strong sense of fairness, and I'm particularly sensitive to things I perceive as unfair.
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5
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I highly value loyalty and once my trust is lost it's hard to regain.
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6
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I struggle to express my innermost feelings.
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7
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I feel far more comfortable around animals than people.
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8
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I have a flair for the dramatic.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Fairness. People should be judged by the choices they make, not by factors outside of their control. (Good)
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2
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Loyalty. Everyone deserves to have people they can rely on. (Good)
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3
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Equality. Even the unspoken rules of society should apply equally to all. (Lawful)
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4
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Vengeance. Those who have wronged me will feel my wrath. (Evil)
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5
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Nature. Even when it is cruel, nature is never prejudiced. (Neutral)
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6
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Diligence. No matter your start in life, hard work can change your fate. (Any)
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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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I will never forget those who showed me kindness when others would not.
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2
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My art is an extension of myself, an insult to it is an insult to me.
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3
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I keep a memento of someone dear to me who is now far away.
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4
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I feel connected to those who are downtrodden or outcast.
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5
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My connection to the land is stronger than my connection to my people.
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6
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I will always look out for number one.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants.
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2
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I stereotype people from the community that neglected me.
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3
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I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.
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4
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I am not a team player.
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5
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Bring up the thing that makes me different and you'll see my temper immediately.
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6
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I avoid putting in my full effort for fear of failure.
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