You are no one. Unknown by all but the mother you never met. You were raised on the streets and back alleys for as long as you remember, fed by any soul kind enough or with any to spare, taught various tools of many different trades-both legal and not. You were never shown basic human decency from those who don't share your lifestyle. You would be considered rats by the higher classes, but, well, you don't exist. Not in the eyes of the law or in the eyes of its people.
- Skill Proficiencies: Your given proficiencies include stealth, sleight of hand, and survival. Choose one (1) extra proficiencies from Deception, persuasion, and acrobatics.
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient in one type of gaming set, thieves' tools, and a choice between a Disguise kit or a Forgery kit.
- Languages: You pick up quite a bit from casual eavesdropping and dealings with crooks of every race. You know Common, Elvish, Dwarvish, Infernal, and Halfling. Pick one (1) extra to complete your extensive listing.
Due to your less than legal upbringing, you were taught-well, shown- the different paths you were likely to take. There are many kinds of criminals, and within a thieves’ guild or similar criminal organization, individual members have particular specialties. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your early life, or roll on the table below.
| d5 | Criminal Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blackmailer |
| 2 | Burglar |
| 3 | Pickpocket |
| 4 | Smuggler |
| 5 | Tracker |
You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other specialists. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Suggested Characteristics
Forgottens, despite there extensive criminal connections, are not all inherently EVIL. Most tend to lay low in the NEUTRAL zones; yet most, having been abandoned by any help from the governing power or laws, find themselves on the more CHAOTIC side of the spectrum. This is not a requirement as some choose to fight for good and others to uphold the law. But those are few and far in between. Most drift into Villainy, happily embracing EVIL.
| d6 | 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. I grew up expecting a knife in the back. I'm not about to forget my paranoia. |
| 6 | 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, nobody else matters. (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 group. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back. |
| 4 | I will become the most well known person to come from nowhere and with nothing! |
| 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. |
| d5 | 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 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 4 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 5 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. |
You are like that a stalker. You watch from the shadows. Listening, recording, compiling. You are the one people go to in order to find blackmail on someone or to locate a target. You know everyone, but no one knows you.
You're a bloodhound on the scent. People contact you if they want someone found or they want their location. You are exceedingly adept at following, tracking, and staying hidden.
Comments