In a dark time you are the link between settlements, between regiments, lover, and enemies. The leagues you travel are fraught with peril, but your love of risk, and wealth you put your life on the line. Outfitted and paid by the messengers guild those who survive make quite a pretty penny.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's tools
- Languages: one language
- Equipment: A piece of an old map, the Iron coin of the messengers guild identifying you as a member, a waxed poncho, a compass, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Any Port in a Storm
You can always find a place to stay, usually in an inn or tavern but possibly with a farmer, at a stable, or even in a noble’s estate. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you carry the Guild Coin. In addition, your profession makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have brought and taken messages, they typically take a liking to you. making most NPC start with a friendly attitude.
Suggested Characteristics
Risk taker that feels comfortable in their position. Every day could be thier last. Very hedonistic, They love Wine, take lovers where every they spend more than a few days, and try to make deep connection.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
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2
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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3
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I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
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4
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Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
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5
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I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
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6
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I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
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7
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I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
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8
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I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
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Ideal |
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1
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Honesty. No matter what the message is I deliver all of it. (any)
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2
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Memory. I've never forgotten a message I've been paid to pass along . (Lawful)
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3
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Creativity. Sometimes the wording of messages i carry could use some flavor. I don't mind offering my expertise. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
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5
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People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I pass along these letters. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
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6
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Reliability. I will do whatever it takes to get my message to the receiver. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I'm still waiting on a letter from my sweetheart that never came.
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2
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Someone stole a letter i was carrying at sword point, and I aim to get it back.
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3
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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4
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I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
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5
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I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
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6
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I would do anything for the other members of the messengers guild.
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Flaw |
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1
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I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
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2
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I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
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3
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A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
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4
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I once dropped a letter to the wrong keep and the noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
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5
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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6
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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