In the past you, or at least a past incarnation of you, performed deeds noble and gallant enough that the divine realm sought fit to offer you a second chance at living. The man or woman you were before were widely regarded as a hero, perhaps even a martyr, and even in your new flesh you can feel some of that noble spirit within you. Your lot is one of destiny and purpose.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Two types of artisan's tools of your choice
- Languages: One language of your choice
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
In your former life you pursued personal goals and accomplishments far before your ill-timed end. Perhaps you were a servant of the common folk idling your days as a farmer or miner before the call to adventure struck you, or perhaps you were a tradesman of some sort. Whatever your previous calling, you can feel a slight fondness for these things even if your current self doesn't practice these trades/professions. Choose or randomly determine a defining event that set your once ordinary life into motion as a true hero of the people.
| d10 | Defining Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | I stood up to a tyrant’s agents. |
| 2 | I saved people during a natural disaster. |
| 3 | I stood alone against a terrible monster. |
| 4 | I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. |
| 5 | I led a militia to fight off an invading army. |
| 6 | I broke into a tyrant’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people. |
| 7 | I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a tyrant’s soldiers. |
| 8 | A lord rescinded an unpopular decree after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. |
| 9 | A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. |
| 10 | Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to leadership and was commended for my heroism. |
As a once-was hero of the past, people respect and generally refer to your past self in friendly terms, and you bear a birthmark that is identical to that of your original self, identifying you to some as the inheritor of your previous legacy. Over time (Every 2 levels) you will regain the knowledge and skills of your previous life's, as well as inklings of the personality you once held. These are randomly determined.
In addition, you have proficiency in all simple and martial weapons even if your class would normally restrict the usage of such things, which the exception of metal weapons/armor for druidic classes.
Spell List
You know the resistance spell as a bonus cantrip, reflective of your incredible tenacity to persist through great adversity.
| Spell Level | Spells |
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Suggested Characteristics
A Hero of Legacy was at one point a hero who gave their life to protect that which he or she deemed most important. Most such individuals feel some amount of burden in attempting to live up to the heroism of their past selves. Those who overcome this shadow however further the legend that your original self started, but there are some who succumb to the pressure and turn to darker paths.
| 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 bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
| 2 | Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) |
| 5 | Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. |
| 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 tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. |
| 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 destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
| 3 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. |
| 4 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. |
| 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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