Troubled Child Image

You are not sure where you come from, but you are destined for so much more. Abandoned at an early age and raised by a foreign culture has warped your ideas of social norms. You tend to act out for people to notice and acknowledge that you're still around. Friends are few and far between for you, but those that do come around are made better by your presence.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, and one of your choice
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
Languages: one language of your choice
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a family heirloom, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
 
Spark of Inspiration

You've lived a troubled life that has left you feeling lonely and abandoned. This one moment sparked something in you to go on a new path and seek out information or begin anew somewhere else.

d6 Spark of Inspiration
1 A strange letter was given to me, signed with my birth family's name
2 I saved people during a natural disaster.
3 I stood alone against a terrible monster.
4 I had a terrible vision (real or not) about my family's fate.
5 I broke into a records office and discovered something about my real family.
6 A strange entity (known or unknown) gave me a boon or revealed my secret origin.
 
Feature: Between Two Worlds

You are a stranger around your own community, and don't understand the cultural norms of your birth people anymore. You still managed to make bonds with some people around you and they will help you hide or rest of it doesn't pose danger to them. Those who would have been your neighbor, if not for the tragedy of your life, take pity and will stand up for you when in minor distress. However, neither side feels connected or responsible for you.

 
Suggested Characteristics

A troubled child is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most troubled children look on their broken origins as a strength, not a curse. The search for mutual companionship drives them in some way all the time. Having someone truly care for them is as precious as gold

d8 Personality Trait
1 I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2 If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3 When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4 I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
5 I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
6 Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
7 I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8 I get frustrated easily. Why is the world so unfair to me?
d6 Ideal
1 Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2 Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment, and even kings are not above the law. (Lawful)
3 Freedom. Tyrants and bullies must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4 Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I am owed. (Evil)
5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
6 Destiny. I am meant for something more, and I will find it. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to find them.
2 I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
3 A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
4 My adopted family has treated me well. They are my true family, and those who birthed me don't deserve me.
5 I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6 I hope to find the history of my people. My heirloom is my only lead
d6 Flaw
1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2 I’m convinced of the significance of my bloodline, and pursue it blindly.
3 The people who knew me when I was young think I'm weak and don't respect me.
4 I have a weakness for curiosity, particularly about my birth.
5 Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
6 I have trouble trusting in my allies.
 

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