Dawncaller

A musically gifted member of a goliath tribe was elected to the sacred task of Dawncaller. A Dawncaller would regularly keep watch against trouble, sooth sleep-deprived souls with beautiful music and also awaken the tribe with sacred, history-filled songs. These songs that were passed down for generations from Dawncaller to apprentice - usually parent to child - would be in the ancient tongue of both giants and primordial beings. 

Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: You gain proficiency with an instrument of your choosing.

Languages: You know Primordial if you didn’t already.

Equipment: A musical instrument (one of your choice), the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), simple clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

d10	Personality Trait
1	I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
4	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
5	I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
6	I am utterly serene, even in the face of disaster.
7	The leader of my community had something wise to say on every topic, and I am eager to share that wisdom.
8	I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
9	I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations.
10	I connect everything that happens to me to a grand, cosmic plan.

d12	Ideal
1	Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
2	Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
3	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
5	People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
6	Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
7	Greater Good. My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good)
8	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful)
9	Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic)
10	Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil)
11	Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
12	Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there’s nothing left to know. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
2	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
3	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
4	Nothing is more important than the other members of my hermitage, order, or association.
5	I’m still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my seclusion, and it still eludes me.
6	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.

d6	Flaw
1	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
2	I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
3	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
4	I’d risk too much to uncover a lost bit of knowledge.
5	I let my need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony.
6	I harbor dark, bloodthirsty thoughts that my isolation and meditation failed to quell.

 

 

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