You come from a humble social rank, but through your deeds you have gained the trust of the people. Many consider you to be the hero of the people, and even more see you as a trusted member of the community.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: A healer's kit or a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a Suitcase, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple profession among the common folk, perhaps as a nurse, store clerk, mechanic, baker, vet, or just the local handyman. 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 the people.
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Defining Event |
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I helped a company or family through financial difficulties.
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2
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I saved people during a natural disaster.
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3
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I stood alone against a terrible monster.
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4
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I took great pains to drive a corrupt business out of my hometown.
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5
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I led a search party to find a missing child.
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6
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I stole from a corrupt business to help the poor
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7
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I began funding for a free medical clinic to help the community.
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8
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The city council rescinded an unpopular bill after I led a symbolic act of protest against it.
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9
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A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin.
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10
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I passed up a chance for a well paying job, instead recommending a member of the community to take it.
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Feature: Trusted by the People
Your service to the city doesn't go unseen. Those in the communities that you have helped are inclined to help you as well. When staying in such a community, it is very easy to find a place to stay, and the locals will often give aid to you and your allies, giving gear, shelter, and food as needed.
Suggested Characteristics
A folk hero 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. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal |
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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. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (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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1
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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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A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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4
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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5
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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6
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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Flaw |
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1
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In my constant effort to bring justice, I often end up bringing more trouble than help.
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2
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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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3
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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4
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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5
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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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6
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I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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