You grew up in an organisation that dictated every small detail in your life. At some point, their ideals became warped and twisted when compared to the ones you held. Without any power to change the group from the inside, you sought a means of escape and fled from their clutches. Now you are on the run, fully aware of they have sent members after you…you don't know what they have in store for you. Work out with your DM the nature of this organisation, be it a cult, religious order, military or thieves' guild - how you came to be a part of this organisation, why you left and how you escaped their ranks.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two: Deception, Insight, Stealth, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit
- Languages: Choose one additional language (speak with DM to decide based on the organisation's history).
- Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, symbol of organisation (see table), bedroll, whetstone, pouch containing 10 GP
Mark of Idenitifcation:
As previously being a member of this organisation, they gave you something that would indicate to other members that you were indeed a part of this group. Roll on the table below or select a means by which organisation members could identify you.
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Mark of Idenitifcation: |
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1
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Physical Markings - tattoos, brand, scarification, etc.
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2
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Self-Mutilation - fingers or ears cut off, missing eye(s), split tongue, etc.
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3
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Emblem Accessory - rings, necklaces, amulets, medallions, etc.
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4
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Clothing - uniforms, robes, distinct colours, patterns, etc.
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5
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Language - password, code, phrase, cipher, non-verbal signal, etc.
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6
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Icon - statuette, idol, doll, etc.
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Feature: Keen Eye
Your time spent in this organisation has given you a trained eye and sharp awareness of the identifiers of members from that group. You can spot the traits of underground organisations more easily than those not familiar with them, be it hidden signs, messages and signals left around the world. If you actively seek out these signals or spend time investigating suspicious group activity, you gain advantage on the check.
Suggested Characteristics
Something significant about the organisation that you were previously devoted to made you want to leave it - what was the final straw for you? What was your like life before you fled, was it good with a sense of routine or did the rigorous tenants of the organisation drain you? You are aware that abandoning the organisation comes with consequences, the limits of which could be dire given that you are still on the run. Why are you still fleeing from them? Why do you not want to re-join? What keeps you from returning to the organisation?
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Personality Trait |
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1
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Every day I expect to get a knife in my gut as a result of my desertion. I'm paranoid and distrustful of others.
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2
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I have quickly learned that in order to survive, it is best to keep my head down and my mouth shut.
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3
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The organisation ruled everything over me in the past, now I am resistant and contrary for the sake of being so.
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4
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Being a pawn for another person left me with no willpower of my own. I am incredibly indecisive because of this.
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5
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My organisation trained me for only one thing, I know how to do that well but I am very awkward in social situations because of it.
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6
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Given the secretive nature of my organisation, I seek out secrets and information with ravenous hunger - hoarding them to myself.
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7
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Because those in power wronged me in the past, I immediately distrust those in positions of authority regardless of their intentions.
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8
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My easy-going and carefree nature is a carefully constructed façade I use to hide the knowledge that I know.
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Ideal |
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1
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Hope - The future is full of possibilities, it is up to you to grab that potential for yourself. (Good)
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2
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Protection - Nobody should have to go through what I did in the past. (Lawful)
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3
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Freedom- The lives of many should not be ruled by any one being. Everyone deserves to have a choice in their life. (Chaotic)
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4
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Survival - The only person I can rely on is myself, I will always look out for me. (Evil)
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5
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Power - I will never allow anyone to have that kind of power over me ever again. (Neutral)
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6
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Aspiration - I am going to prove that I am worthy of living a better life. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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When I fled, I left someone very close to me behind and I feel immense guilt because of this.
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2
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I value my companions as my new family, the one I left behind does not have a hold on me.
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3
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Someone else helped me escape the organisation, I owe that person my life.
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4
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My freedom is my most precious possession. I will not allow to let anyone take that from me again.
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5
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There is someone in the organisation who made my life a living hell. I intend to bring them to justice.
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6
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I can never settle down in one place. Those seeking me out may find me if I do.
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Flaw |
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1
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My hatred for unlawful authorities is blind and unreasoning.
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2
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I will do anything to stop the organisation from growing or achieving their goals, even at the cost of those I care about.
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3
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Before I left the organisation, I was given a task by another being (as determined by the DM) that I have yet to fulfill.
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4
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It is easier for me not to trust anyone, those who you give your trust can use it to hurt you.
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5
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I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I will flee and preserve my own hide if things get incredibly difficult.
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6
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No matter what I do, it will never be good enough.
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