You are of a rare breed indeed. So rare, in fact, that there may not be another like you in the entire world.
Whether you are the survivor of a dying race or culture, somehow stranded on an alien world, a mad wizard's creation, a mutant born into an otherwise mundane life, or any other remarkable and outlandish origin, here you are. You can decide the specifics of your origin, but you may find it a lonely existence if you hope to find anyone else like you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two skills from among the following list: Survival, Persuasion, History, or Intimidation
- Languages: Choose two, one of which is exotic. (Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon)
- Equipment: A explorer's pack, one trinket of special significance from your past (choose one or roll on the Trinkets table in the Dungeon Master's Guide). Also gain a set of common clothes and 1 sp.
Your being here is fantastic, but what caused this strange twist of fate? You may make your own reason, or roll/choose from the table below.
| d10 | Your Origin |
|---|---|
| 1 | You're from a different time or world. You may not know what caused this, or you may know exactly what caused it. |
| 2 | Your kind were wiped out long ago, and somehow you survived. Perhaps by magic, perhaps by sheer dumb luck. |
| 3 | You are a magical prototype, or the result of an experiment (successful or failed). |
| 4 | You were just born this way. Who knows why? Perhaps the gods have made you for a purpose, perhaps they just enjoy toying with mortals. |
| 5 | You are a mutant. Your parents weren't like you and seemingly nothing caused you to be this way. You are just special. |
| 6 | You were petrified, dead, or otherwise incapacitated. But you were revived, and now here you are. |
| 7 | You were cursed into this form. Perhaps powerful magic or an individual is to blame. |
| 8 | A powerful being (like a faerie queen or such) imprisoned you on another plane. Your time there has changed you forever. |
| 9 | You caused it. Now you must live with the consequences. |
| 10 | Magic. |
Your existence is a surprise to those who meet you. Your appearance may mark you as an outsider, or you might have a story that many may question as reality or the ravings of a mad man. Either way, you attract attention. Over time, people begin to hear about you. This can be both a boon, and a curse. Nobles and Archmages may find your existence interesting, granting you unexpected access to powerful and influential people. But it could also make those that are paranoid or xenophobic uneasy. You might find yourself run out of town for just being you.
Suggested Characteristics
You have learned to live with your existence in this place. You want to live, and you will find a way to make the best of it.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Everyday is full of new experiences. There is so much that is new to me. |
| 2 | I want to feel like a part of things, again. |
| 3 | I spend money freely and live life to the fullest, I mean who knows what will happen tomorrow. |
| 4 | I don't trust easily. I haven't adjusted to these strangers yet. |
| 5 | I don’t talk about the thing put me in my current situation. It wears on me too much. |
| 6 | I expect danger around every corner. |
| 7 | I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized. |
| 8 | I always try to reach out to others. I don't want to be alone again. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | As long as I am here, I will try to be a boon. (Good) |
| 2 | I won't give up. I'm not dead yet. (Any) |
| 3 | What I left behind is lost to me, But that makes what I have found worth fighting for. (Good) |
| 4 | Why should I follow the expectations of those around me? This isn't my home. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | I will adapt and become a part of this land. (Lawful) |
| 6 | No one matters to me. I've got nothing left to lose. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I keep my thoughts and experiences in a journal. Maybe someone will remember me after I am gone. |
| 2 | There are a few who have been kind to me, I might even call them "friend." |
| 3 | I lost the person I love. I would do most anything to see them again. |
| 4 | A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions. |
| 5 | I draw and paint pictures from my memories. So I will never forget. |
| 6 | Is there someone out there like me? I sometimes feel like there is. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | My mannerisms make others uncomfortable. They often stare when I forget myself. |
| 2 | I lash out sometimes, frustrated with my situation. |
| 3 | I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones. |
| 4 | I have an addiction. |
| 5 | I am loathe part with anything that belongs to me. I haven't got much as it is. |
| 6 | Sometimes I give into despair. What is really the point? |
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