When tragedy struck, you were left abandoned and forced to learn how to survive on both sides of the law. You've spent more time among society's undesirables than many are willing to acknowledge, but it was the occasional kindness of others that kept you from turning down a darker path. Though you love to exercise many of your criminal tendencies, you often used them to benefit others.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, thieves’ tools
- Equipment: A stolen document (official papers, schematics, or a piece of poetry), a small pet (from where you grew up or a place you have been to, upon consulting the DM), a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Whispered Deeds
Tales of your underhanded actions have traveled far and wide through the lower reaches of society. Though nobles hear only of your mischief, commoners are well aware of your heroics. They are not afraid to aid you whenever they are able, whether it be through information, a warning, or a distraction to get you to safety.
Suggested Characteristics
Honorable hoods tend to revel in their misdeeds more often than not. Theft and sabotage are their preferred methods of deviance, however, they have used more extreme measures when faced with injustice towards others. The hoods' life of crime benefits not only themselves, but also those that struggle with surviving in the darker parts of society.
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Personality Trait |
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I am always cautious. Vigilance is my greatest quality.
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2
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I am levelheaded and think of all possible consequences to my actions.
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3
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The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
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4
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I am easygoing and it is difficult to faze me.
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5
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I trust others easily, sometimes to my own detriment.
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6
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The riskier the situation, the better. I love a good challenge.
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7
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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8
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I am rash and tend to jump at any offense to myself or others.
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Ideal |
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1
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Honor. I don’t steal from those who have less than me. (Lawful)
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2
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Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
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3
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Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
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4
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Greed. Some people have entirely too many riches and I have no problem making them share. (Evil)
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5
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People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
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6
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Redemption. Everyone deserves a second chance. (Good)
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Bond |
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1
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The family who raised me saved me from a darker path. I aim to repay their kindness.
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2
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My ill-gotten gains go to support my those in need.
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3
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Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
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4
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I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
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5
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I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
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6
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Someone I loved died because of I mistake I made. That will never happen again.
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Flaw |
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1
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When faced with a choice between mercy and my vengeance, I usually choose the vengeance.
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2
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When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
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3
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I would rather work alone than with others who might ruin my plans.
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4
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I try to please everyone to mask old insecurities.
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5
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I am traumatized by an event from my childhood that almost killed me.
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6
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I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
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