You come from a humble beginning, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand and win glory in the Trials of the Kami.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
- Equipment: A set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple profession among the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, miner, servant, shepherd, woodcutter, or gravedigger. But something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or randomly determine a defining event that marked you as a hero of your people.
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Defining Event |
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I volunteered myself in the place of my sick family member.
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2
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I made it the farthest I could without dying in the Trials.
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3
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I stole the fame from the other competition with a catchphrase, which the audience loved.
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4
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Recruited into the Trials of the Kami, I rose to leadership and was commended for my skill.
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Feature: Famous Challenger
Your fame gains you favour from those who watch the Trials of the Kami. Step-citizens will praise you and sometimes give you items from their shops in hopes you will mention them as advertisements. Guards of the Royal Army and some Kamiran will be fans of your actions in the Trials and give you special treatment.
Suggested Characteristics
A warrior of the Trials is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their home communities remain very important to them.
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Personality Trait |
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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2
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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3
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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4
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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5
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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6
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
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7
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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8
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I get bored easily.
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Ideal |
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1
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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2
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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3
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Freedom. I shall win favour for my people through the Trials of the Kami. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
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5
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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6
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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Bond |
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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2
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I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
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3
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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4
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I wish my childhood sweetheart would change their mind about my participation in the Trials.
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Flaw |
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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2
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I only live for the fame I receive from the Trials, I don't care if it helps my people or not.
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3
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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4
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Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
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