There was a great and legendary hero whose feats are to numerous to list and almost to fantastic to believe, A slayer of dragons, a living saint, or an unbeaten warlord. This famous figure has a name that is known by many but a face that has been seen by few, which is fortunate for you because shortly after being taken on as an apprentice to this hero they died and you have been forced to pose as them since. You really on the great name of your deceased benefactor to find work and succour while hoping nobody realises you're far more experienced with carrying bags than with hero work.

 

Choose a heroic predecessor, and work with your DM to detail the nature of their impressive heroics, rolling a level 20 character can provide a starting point for this hero. Were they a paladin, raised from childhood to scour the land of demons? Or were they a barbarian who united a hundred tribes? Perhaps they were a witch hunter  outside of any structure, or even the earthly hand of a divine being. 

Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Deception

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set

Languages: one of your choice

Equipment: An Emblem (the well recognised standard of your former mentor), A collection of 5 torches, 50ft of hempen rope, Bucket, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Untrained Apprentices have not had time to be shaped by their mentors tutelage though the persona they are forced to play may affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might be some unearned confidence, misunderstood teaching, or a behaviour that an apprenticeship was supposed to teach out.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I idolize my former mentor, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds for guidance.
2	I can find common ground with servants and peasents.
3	I'm paranoid of being found out and think every authority figure is about to punish me.
4	I have an optimism that is at odds with my new reputation.
5	I quote (or misquote) my former mentor in almost every situation.
6	I revel in my new found clout and am shocked when I do not get my way
7	I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among the elite. I don't want to go back to rough living.
8	I’ve spent so long in my small town that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.

d6	Ideal
1	Tradition. The way my predecessor did it is the only correct way. (Lawful)
2	Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3	Change. I must help bring about the changes the my predecessor was working towards. (Chaotic)
4	Power. I hope to one day rise to match my reputation. (Lawful)
5	Faith. I trust that what I was taught will be enough and following that will see me through. (Lawful)
6	Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my mentor by matching my actions against theirs. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would die to maintain the good name of my predecessor.
2	I will someday get revenge on the people who slew my mentor.
3	I owe my life to the hero who took me in when my parents died.
4	Everything I do is for the common people.
5	I will do anything to protect the land where I grew up.
6	I seek to preserve a sacred text that my predecessor considered invaluable.

d6	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	I rely too heavily on my unearned reputation.
3	My faith sometimes leads me to blindly trust my limited learning.
4	I am inflexible in my thinking.
5	I unwaveringly believe my predecessor was murdered despite any evidence to the contrary.
6	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.