Perhaps you were a former member of the ruling authority before being overthrown in a coup, or you were part of the revolution that sought to take the crown from a lordship that had grown fat with indulgence. Either way, you know where to apply pressure to cause the most damage to those with the means to lose it. A fierce sense of vindication runs through you, allowing you to turn a blind eye to the morality of your actions. You know that in the grand scheme of things, your disruptions are fueled by justice to those who deserve it.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Stealth, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist supplies, thieves’ tools, disguise kit
- Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, a Disguise Kit, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Choose or roll on the tables below to describe how you came to be in your position and what passion drives you to finish your mission.
| d8 | Loyalist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leader |
| 2 | Undercover |
| 3 | Fanatic |
| 4 | Outcast |
| 5 | Saboteur |
| 6 | Gossiper |
| 7 | Turncoat |
| 8 | Hellraiser |
Although other members of your group are few and far between, they can immediately recognize one of their own and will provide as much help as they can in furthering your shared goals. Perhaps a special sign or phrase is your identifier, or maybe they are your former teammates and would never forget your face and mannerisms.
Suggested Characteristics
Anyone who is fighting against an established seat of power may see themselves as a revolutionary. You, however, have them means and the skill to do something about it. Many will not share your world view, and you may come off as fanatical at times. There is no denying that there is a strong determination in your eyes that will not rest until they job is finished, no matter how long it takes.
| d7 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I have an unhealthy attachment to explosives. |
| 3 | I will dedicate my life to get revenge on those that took everything from me. |
| 4 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 5 | I can't fail, I've come too far. |
| 6 | I'm all smiles between missions, but when I'm on the job, it's time to get serious. |
| 7 | I still reminisce about the good old days when we were in power. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. The usurpers will stand trial for their crimes. (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 | Revenge. I won't rest until their heads are on pikes. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I continue the mission to honor my former friends' wishes. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Liberation. My cause is just, and the people of the realm need me to liberate them from tyranny. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I owe someone for getting me out of a situation that almost cost me the mission. |
| 2 | Every coin I make goes to the cause. |
| 3 | I fight for a better life for my family. |
| 4 | I may die, but the resistance lives on. |
| 5 | I wasn't there when they killed out leader. I'll never leave a friend behind anymore. |
| 6 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| d5 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Working alone for so long has stunted my social skills. |
| 2 | Revenge clouds my better judgement. I'm willing to take bigger risks to get me closer to my goal. |
| 3 | I've been fighting for so long I never stopped to think what I would do if I won. |
| 4 | I would sell out my friends before I blew my cover. |
| 5 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. |
Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
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