Child of the Fallen

One of your parents were a fallen angel or demon. When they conceived you, you were already cursed with the singed and blackened wings of darkness. Perhaps your parent suffered a fall from grace? Perhaps a parent fell for the freedom of this plane and a mere mortal enraptured the once-stone heart? How does this impact you as their half-celestial or half-demon child?

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Persuasion, Intimidation, Stealth, or Survival

Languages: As if second nature, you've learned two languages:

Equipment:  A monster hunter’s pack, a set of common clothes, and one trinket of special significance (choose one or roll on the Gothic Trinkets table after this background). Also gain a set of common clothes and 1 sp.

Suggested Characteristics

Many Children of the Fallen live their lives in secret, doing all they can to conceal their parentage. This is not just out of fear but is also a result of an inner desire to be accepted. As a Child of the Fallen, how are you living your life? What motivates or encourages you to face the next day?

d8	Personality Trait
1	People with dark secrets feel slightly guilty around me...and I can feel it.
2	Ever since I was young I've noticed that as muddy or dirty as my clothing may be, my skin has never been dirty.
3	If I cry tears of sadness, they are tears of blood. If I cry tears from laughter, they shine gold. I try not to cry, ever.
4	Insults and jokes are fine but if someone breaks a deal or agreement with me, I am consumed by the need to eliminate them.
5	I am always ready for a gamble and even I don't know if it is the thrill or the potential payoff.
6	I can't say no to carnal pleasures (even if I know it can lead to trouble).
7	I've always wanted to fit in so sometimes I share stories about experiences I never had.
8	I don't care about my absent parent and I've been living my life as if that part of me doesn't exist.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence. I am a free spirit--no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2	Aspiration. I'm determined to make something of myself. (Any)
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
5	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
6	Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	I owe my life to the priest who took me in when I was abandoned.
2	Someone I loved died because my truth was discovered. That will never happen again.
3	I will meet my absent parent one day. That goal must come first.
4	I entered seclusion to hide from the ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them.
5	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my parent(s).
6	I owe everything to my mentor--a horrible person who's probably rotting in jail somewhere.

d6	Flaw
1	I am suspicious of strangers and suspect the worst of them.
2	I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
3	The people who knew me when I was young know my secret, so I can never go home again.
4	I have trouble trusting in my allies.
5	Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation.
6	My fear of feathers and/or creatures with wings is nearly debilitating and always has been.