Royalty

You were born to a life of luxury. With servants at your every wish your childhood was rather pampered compared to most. Although who's to say you stayed in your family palace? Perhaps you fled and found a home elsewhere, if so why would you leave? Or who knows you may have stayed and become ruler of the land. In charge of the armies, land and citizens your predecessor left to you. Are you a tyrant? Do you actually care for your people? Only you can choose.

 

Skill Proficiencies: History and Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit and Navigator's Tools OR One of the Artisan's Tools and Forgery Kit, One musical instrument

 

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A Diplomat's Pack, Rations(10 Days), Fine Clothes with the family crest on it, Signet ring, One instrument of your choice, A purse containing 25 gp

 

Suggested Characteristics

Royals come in many forms. A Selfless, Principled Hero or An Egocentric Narcissist.

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	The commoners are the third column holding up my kingdom, without them I'm nothing.
2	I don't act like a Royal, I would much rather be out there in the real world.
3	I secretly give my dinner to a man in the dungeon, who was put there unjustly by my family.
4	I sometimes use my title to intimidate people into giving me goods
5	I brag about my great-grandfathers deeds to my companions and people I find good-looking.
6	I don't care for my people, they only exist to be taxed by my tax collectors.
7	I lead a double life as a vigilante, doing what the Royal Guards do...minus the corruption.
8	My actions led to the destruction of a city of innocent people.

d6	Ideal
1	Self-Reliant. My family does not define me. (Any)
2	Pompous. The peasants are disposable compared to me. (Evil)
3	Humble. I didn't do anything special to get where I am. I could have been a normal citizen in another life. (Neutral)
4	Equal. I must uphold the constitution that my family created. (Lawful)
5	Compassionate. The rules mean nothing if my citizens are unhappy. (Good)
6	Power. My legacy and rule are mine, with which I can accomplish whatever I think needs being done. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I have a royal advisor who is closer to me than my blood relations.
2	At my parents' request, I lived in safety and seclusion near an apple farm as a child. There, I met someone who tried to kill me.
3	I got the throne from my parents at a young age due to their untimely passing. I wish I knew them better.
4	I grew up my whole life at an orphanage until I learned that my half-brother was the king.
5	I remember going with my grandmother on horse-rides. Now I am the one who cares for her.
6	I spent a large part of my life inside, preferring the company of books and portraits to other people.

d6	Flaw
1	I usually twist the truth to impress people.
2	I am too reliant on hubris and talk, boasting about my might before I even do anything.
3	I am a perfectionist. This scrutiny extends to my perception of my subjects.
4	I turn tail and shrink into myself when situations look dire.
5	I forget a lot of details about important things. I never paid attention in my lessons.
6	I usually mock people behind their backs.