A life-changing event in your past left you distrustful of governments and groups that adhere to a strict hierarchical organization. You either keep to yourself, or gravitate to groups that stick to an egalitarian, loosely organized affiliation.

Specialty

What led to your disillusionment with government? You might have been a member of a noble family who became disgusted with social inequality. Or, you may have been  a commoner your entire life and have had enough of class division and the privilege held by just a few. You can work with your DM to determine the exact nature of your awakening, or you can choose or roll on the table below to determine the reason behind your newfound political ideals.

d4	Specialty
1	You were a noble who gave up everything.
2	You've been a commoner your entire life.
3	You were once a member of a cell that carried out violent attacks on a government.
4	You are a member of a secret underground cell trying to bring down a government.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth,

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools

Languages: Choose any one language.

Equipment: Choose any one equipment pack plus 10gp.

Suggested Characteristics

An anarchist believes in absolute freedom of the individual. For some this a radical disinterest in helping others, believing everyone is solely accountable for their station in life. Others believe in voluntary mutual aid, always coming to the aid of those less fortunate than themselves. Whether selfish or selfless, anarchists' disdain for hierarchy and systems of authority can often put them at odds with local governments. 

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
2	I am working on a grand philosophical theory and love sharing my ideas.
3	I believe strongly in mutual aid; I volunteer at soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and the like. Government won't fix the problem.
4	If someone is being bullied, I'm always ready for a fight.
5	When I get an idea, I am single-minded in its execution—even if it's a terrible idea.
6	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
7	I've been wronged my entire life, and the world owes me.
8	I bluntly say what others are hinting at or hiding.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.

Contacts

You have at least one contact from your previous life. Depending on your secret this could be fellow-nobles who you trust, members of the cell you belonged to, or family that you still have contact with. 

d4	Contact
1	One or more family members from your past life.
2	One or more fellow members of a cell you once belonged to.
3	A cell of underground radicals actively engaged in bringing down the local government.
4	One or more merchants or manufacturers you did business with.