Conqueror

You were born to a family, tribe, or clan that lives off of war and ever seeks to expand your power over others be it through negotiating treaties, ravaging your foes, or subverting the leadership of your enemies. You have learned the art of war from your predecessors and the many subjects that follow you.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and choose one from Deception, Insight, Persuasion, or Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: A Poisoner's Kit

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A melee weapon befitting a warlord, a trinket or trophy from a conquered foe, and a bag containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Conquerors have a status to uphold and do so through shows of force, intimidation, and even evil acts of power. A conqueror's duty lies in expanding their lands, ensuring their people grow and prosper as far and wide as possible, and take what you can, but these traits often make them a lot of enemies.

d8	Personality Trait
1	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
2	The common folk admire me for my endurance and leadership.
3	I never back down from a fight.
4	I manipulate people into liking me, even though I plan to use them for my own gain.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I revel in my strength and enjoy breaking things.
7	My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
8	Every being who is against my kingdom is an enemy.

d6	Ideal
1	Legacy. My legacy is more important than anything else in the world. (Evil)
2	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
3	Ego. Don't tell me what to do, or I'll make you suffer. (Chaotic)
4	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
5	Royal Heritage. My goal is to expand my kingdom, for my lineage. (Any)
6	Noble Obligation. It is my duty to ensure that my subjects do not fear invasion. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I will face any challenge to make a better life for my subjects.
2	My people's alliance with another clan/civilization must be sustained at all costs.
3	Nothing is more important than my subjects.
4	I am in love with somebody that my people have feuded with for generations.
5	My loyalty to my subjects is unwavering.
6	The common folk must see me as the warlord that I am meant to be.

d6	Flaw
1	I secretly crave violence and just use my subject's safety as an excuse to wage war.
2	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my rule forever.
3	I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
4	I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
5	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
6	My lust for blood on power often puts my subjects at risk.