You were born into royalty and raised in a kingdom. You were educated and trained as any royal subject would be.
When you choose this background, choose whether you are the loved or hated royal family member, are you the next in line or the last in line, and how your kingdom views your family and you.
(Source: The Kingdom of Grimsby Bremen Town Musicians published by Cat Tale Press, 2021)
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- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies, Navigator's Tools
- Equipment: Wax Seal from your kingdom, 3 sticks of sealing wax, set of formal clothes, letter from your kingdom that can be used as proof of royalty, 25 gp
Feature: Audience with Nobility
You can you use your royal position to gain an audience (one-on-one) with a royal family member or nobility of any kingdom that your is allied with.
Suggested Characteristics
Your royal upbringing and public life shape your personality.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am charming and genuine. |
| 2 | I constantly flatter others in hopes of getting my way. |
| 3 | I am spoiled and know that I am better than everyone else. |
| 4 | I use my position to better myself by educating and training with the best masters. |
| 5 | People fear me, because of my position. |
| 6 | I am no better than the citizens of my kindgom. |
| 7 | I have a secret love interest who is not royal, so it is forbidden. |
| 8 | I am practical and think through problems carefully for me and the people in the kingdom. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Good. The citizens in my kingdom are the most important part of my job. (Good) |
| 2 | Obedience. A descendent of the king and queen should do whatever their parent(s) tell them. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Violent. As a royal subject, we should fight before compromise. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Greed. A kingdom is only good if it is rich. (Evil) |
| 5 | Hands off. The royal family should be just a symbol and nothing more. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Independence. As a royal descendent I should have my own ideals and beliefs on what a ruler should be like. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will protect the crown and the royal family. |
| 2 | I will spend as much time as I can helping those who are less fortunate than me. |
| 3 | I vow to destroy a rival kingdom and their family. |
| 4 | I will fight to marry the person of my choosing despite their upbringing. |
| 5 | I will fight beside the people of my kingdom if we go to war. |
| 6 | I must win the approval of my parents, the king and queen. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sometimes I speak ill of people in the kingdom. |
| 2 | Sometimes I speak without thinking, which can get me into trouble. |
| 3 | I have a secret vice that no one knows about. |
| 4 | Sometimes I steal money and valuables from the family fortune. |
| 5 | Occasionally I sneak off to avoid my royal duties. |
| 6 | I have a quick temper when someone doesn't agree with me or tells me I'm wrong. |
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