You are a member of a shadowy clan of deadly assassins. They operate in darkness and secrecy, working for those willing to pay for their services. You are adept at hunting down your targets. No matter where they are no matter what they do you are the person who called on when somebody needs to get found and taken care of. An oni mask is their signature look. More than just killers, shadow assassins are masters of secret combat techniques focused on light and exotic weapons, tactics designed to single out and slay a single foe in direct confrontation, and of course a mystic connection to and manipulation of shadow. As a professional murderer you have spent a lot of time dealing with the more unsavory side of any city
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose three from among Deception, Insight, Persuasion, and Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from among disguise kit, poison kit and thieves’ tools
- Languages: One additional language of your choice
- Equipment: 20gp, Clan Attire, common clothes with oni mask, Thieves Tools, Two matching daggers with your clans emblem engraved on them
The specialties of the Shinobi are broad, as such there are different ranks within a Clan. But all of them pay respect to the leader/sensei. Shinobi usually take on contracts for espionage, deception, and surprise attacks. As such there are many different teachings within a clan, most are the martial arts, but also creating poisons, plotting, setting traps, and much more. Many nobles hire them to do the dirty work. Choose the role you played in your life, or roll on the table below.
| d7 | Mask of the Oni Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blackmailer |
| 2 | Burglar |
| 3 | Enforcer |
| 4 | Fence |
| 5 | Hired killer |
| 6 | Pickpocket |
| 7 | Smuggler |
If you are in or nearby a major settlement, you contact agents of your clan and arrange for help. This often comes in the form of them calling in a few favours in order to pull a few strings. In addition you can find refuge if there is a base, in one form or another, in the nearby area. However, the clan will only provide assistance if they can reasonably do so and it won't risk exposing them. They also may deny you assistance if you have acted against their interests, such as putting another agent in unnecessary danger or failing an assignment.
Suggested Characteristics
There is no right way to use your abilities or a good or bad reason you lurk around in the darkness. Mold yourself around what you see fit for yourself.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I prefer not to talk unless it's necessary |
| 2 | I hunt people like animals |
| 3 | I don't like killing at all, so I regularly question my actions. |
| 4 | I am uncomfortable in open spaces, where I'm too exposed. |
| 5 | I will do everything I can to help people when I can. |
| 6 | I tend to get bored easily. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (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 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 5 | 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) |
| 6 | Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My passion is driven from my past and I carry it so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 2 | Someone I trusted betrayed me. They will pay for it. |
| 3 | Someone I loved died because of I mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| 4 | So long as someone's supplying the money I'll hang around. |
| 5 | Family means everything to me. |
| 6 | I must abide to my family's teachings. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a tendency to steal, what are you going to do catch me? Good luck. |
| 2 | Once someone has challenged my ability I will not back down no matter how dangerous the situation. |
| 3 | The contract always comes first. No matter the cost. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I end up lying even when I don't need to. |
| 6 | I never forget an insult, and I bide my time for revenge. |
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