You once lived in the Underdark, born into Drow society.
Whether you were a noble born under the sign of Lolth to be heiress to your house, a solder sent on raids to the surface, or born to be little more than a slave, something happened that made you leave.
Perhaps it was discovered you worshipped Eilistraee, failed in a mission given by you House's Matriarch or were chosen to be a sacrifice to Lolth.
Whatever the reason, you ran from the only life you knew and survived Drow Assassins, Giant Spiders & Duergar to reach the surface.
Where you found yourself also unwelcome, being shunned not only by the sun but most all of the surface world too, with most races on the surface likely to kill you outright and your kin in the Elves considering you a traitor to Corellon and the rest of the Seldarine, survival will be tough...
But, you've survived this far...
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies, Smith's Tools, Weaver's Tools, Disguise Kit or Thieves' Tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A [Tooltip Not Found], a amulet bearing the holy symbol of 1 god from the drow or elven pantheon, a map of the underdark, and a purse containing 25 gp.
If your character has a Runaway Drow background, you may select this background feature instead of DARK SURVIVER.
You were born blessed by Corellon Larethian, creator of all elves (even Drow).
Because of this blessing, you possess the ability of the primal elves to change your sex.
Whenever you finish a long rest, you may choose to change your physical sex to Male, Female or become Androgynous.
Drow find those blessed by Corellon terrrifying and consider them a threat to their society & the rule of Lolth.
As such, most Dark Elves will do whatever it takes to sacrifice you to Lolth or otherwise kill you if they ever discover you possess this ability.
However, showing this ability to any other Elf will shift their attitude of you from hostile to indifferent or indifferent to friendly, priests of Corellon intrinsically know you have his blessing and so long as you refrain from harming them or their loved ones and show respect, they will grant you food and shelter for as long as you need. For who could deny one blessed by Corellon.
Suggested Characteristics
Drow are born and raised in a very different lifestyle than people from the surface world, and their personalities reflect that. A Dark Elf is raised to keep constant vigilance and be fearful of everyone, for anybody could be planning to kill you so they can take your place. And everyone expects the same out of you. So long as Lolth reigns, the drow will always be ready for betrayal at every turn. A knife in the back is as common as poisoned food, and all are taught to focus on Lolth first, and themselves second. Everyone else is a tool. That kind of lifestyle leaves it mark, even if you want nothing to do with it.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm kind to almost everyone I meet, even those who spit insults deserve to be thought of as special. |
| 2 | My mannerisms and grammar are a little strange to the surface dwellers I interact with. |
| 3 | No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses. |
| 4 | The surface world deserves to see the best of Drow fashion. |
| 5 | I worry incessantly if I don't get someone to test my food and drink first before I try it. |
| 6 | I enjoy weaving webs of intricate lies that confuse and disorient all who are privy to them. |
| 7 | Granting second chances is dangerous, better to be safe than sorry. |
| 8 | I crush those who fight me without remorse. Whether the fight is with blades, or words. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Equality. All peoples are equal and equally worth of respect. (Good) |
| 2 | Judgement. No one should be judged for what their fellows do, a person's action as well as words are all they should be judged by. (Any) |
| 3 | Independence. I've seen what societies can do, taking part in one is just asking to become a slave. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
| 5 | Betrayal. If it means rising higher, everyone is expendable. They'd do the same to me, so why not do it first? (Evil) |
| 6 | Reformation. I won't stop till my people are free from Lolth's oppression. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will become famous, like my hero Drizzt Do’Urden. |
| 2 | I kept a charm from the underdark when I came to the surface. |
| 3 | The only people I ever cared for in the underdark were my siblings, I want to bring them up to the surface with me one day. |
| 4 | I am in love with someone who's family was decimated by Dark Elf raid parties. |
| 5 | I had to leave my pet spider behind when I ran away. I miss it dearly. |
| 6 | I must change how the surface world views my people. Lolth is the enemy, not the Drow. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I secretly believe that everyone who isn't Drow is beneath me. |
| 2 | Assassins from my House will do everything it takes to finally hunt me down. |
| 3 | I was raised to never trust or put faith in anyone else, that belief sticks with me. |
| 4 | I get lost extremely easily in day light. |
| 5 | I hate my elf cousins with every fiber of my being, and cannot be in the same room as one without breaking out in rage. |
| 6 | I often say things that make people think even less of Drow then they already do. |
Some elves are blessed by Corellon with the ability to change their sex.
Drow society considers it a curse & an affront to Lolth.
Will it be a curse for you? Or a blessing?
On the run from drow assassins, surface folk who think you're a raider or you cousins in the other elves; you've become adapt at surviving.
During night time in the wilds, you can easily find enough food and water to sustain yourself.
In addition, due to your previous travels through the underdark, you intrinsically know where you are if you're traveling through the underdark and know the signs for when underdark creatures are nearby, when you're about to enter an Underdark creature's territory and can use those signs to learn what creature it is.
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