When your people were at war and you took the role of messenger, having to travel through both enemy and friendly territory safely and swiftly. You carried important documents and information that could change the course of the war, did you ever interfere? Change a word or phrase to convey an entirely different meaning? Or did you just let the conflict run its course at the hands of those with the right authority?
You spent a lot of time in hiding and still have contact with those who helped you maintain cover. You can blend in different social circles with ease and communicate in code without a problem.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: disguise kit, forgery kit
- Languages: You know the language of the race your side considers their enemy and the code you used in the messages so that enemies cannot understand them.
- Equipment: A disguise kit, a Clothes, traveler's, a tool required for you to blend in (enemy soldier's uniform, a musical instrument, etc. Choose depending on your Go-to Persona) and a pouch containing 15 gp
As a messenger you had to cross enemy lines frequently and blend in with those on the other side. For such purposes you had to come up with many lies and disguises, but there is one image of you that prevailed over others. Perhaps you pretended to be part of an entertainment crew for the soldiers or a soldier yourself, or maybe a driver carrying provisions. Construct the persona you took on most frequently, maybe someone you meet in your adventure will recognize you.
| d6 | Go-to Persona |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soldier |
| 2 | High ranking officer |
| 3 | Spouse of a high ranking officer |
| 4 | Entertainer |
| 5 | Villager |
| 6 | Delivery of provisions |
You have an excellent memory for maps, messages, codes, people and places, plus an incredible sense of direction. You can recall the general layout of roads and paths you've travelled and can find your way back to them if you had to go off-road to avoid someone spotting you. You met a lot of people while carrying messages and you never forget a face, you can recall the general interaction you had with someone, whether they are trustworthy or not.
Suggested Characteristics
As all who live to see war, you have watched creatures commit terrible atrocities against each other, even having to be the one to inform of them to your superiors or the victim's families. This has shaped the way you view others and how you interact with them. You have a great memory and there are scenes you will never stop witnessing.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of every possible exit. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I find creating convoluted codes fun and will make a message almost unreadable as a result. |
| 7 | I will stop at nothing to deliver the message I'm given. |
| 8 | At the first sight of trouble I'm gone- I'm just the messenger, not a fighter! |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Responsability. Everyone has a role to play and I must do it to the best of my abilities. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Independence. To renounce one's own thoughts for anothers orders is to renounce one's own self. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Greater Good. We do what we do so that everyone will be better afterwards. We pay the price for the happiness of the future. (Good) |
| 4 | Power. I can control the information and make sure whatever happens is what I want to happen. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m loyal to my people, my family, my friends. The rest can take care of themselves. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Honor. I am my enemy's enemy, we are two sides of the same coin, doing what we believe is right by our people. We honor and respect those who give us the same treatment. (Lawful) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I still retain information from a message that I think could change everything. |
| 2 | I escaped from the enemy by betraying someone. I fear retaliation. |
| 3 | Someone gave their life for me in an attack. I must repay and be worthy of that sacrifice. |
| 4 | I will do anything to prove myself better than my enemies. |
| 5 | I have a family, but I have no idea if they are still alive. I hope to find out some day. |
| 6 | Someone I loved is lost to me forever. I will move sea and earth to keep those I love protected. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm convinced of the importance of my work and will betray anyone to see it complete. |
| 2 | I would give up important information in exchange for my life. |
| 3 | If I disagree with one of my superior's decision I'll change it to something better, it'll be too late by the time they notice anything. |
| 4 | I follow orders blindly. I trust the system in place and those who maintain it. It would be difficult to make convince me otherwise. |
| 5 | If things turn ugly, I'll make a swift escape rather than fight. |
| 6 | I'm still marked by my experience in war, the fear sometimes leaving me frozen in place. |
Not satisfied with staying on the side-lines, you decided to get as close to the action as possible and pretend to fight in favor of the enemy. You provide information on the enemy's movements and intervene their plans, all while maintaining cover. Did you stay faithful to your people or did doubt claw its way into your mind?
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