Refugee

Refugees flee a war that has destroyed their homes and torn their lives apart. They look for a safe place to live while avoiding their conquerers. Family and friends might still be in the fallen lands, or in captivity, burdening their conscience. They have been forced to constantly adjust to new and unfamiliar surroundings while making their way through the world. Many may have some form of PTSD and have developed strange coping mechanisms to center themselves. Many people who know of their background feel sorry for them, and do their best to help them and make their lives easier, even if it is just a smile and wave.

Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Stealth.

Languages: Two of your choice.

Equipment: An Explorer's Pack, a set of Clothes, Common, a spyglass, a trinket from your home, and a pouch containing 5 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Refugees are molded by the war surrounding them. War is traumatizing at the front line, but even more so when it takes place in their home, and directly affects their family. The unpredictable environment has shaped their ideals and mannerisms to be ready for adaptation at any moment to protect themselves, their family, and their friends. Their flaw might be a coping mechanism developed to deal with the stress of combat or a deep-seated paranoia of being found by the enemies who drove them out of their land.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I don't flee in fear, but have grand plans of getting revenge on those who took my home away.
2	I like to read and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness.
3	I spend money freely and live life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow I might die.
4	I live for the thrill of the hunt.
5	I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my problems.
6	I expect danger around every corner.
7	I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.
8	I put no trust in divine beings.

d6	Ideal
1	I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
2	I’ll stop those who chase me or die trying. (Any)
3	I help all those around me to feel as good as they can, since I have been shown kindness by others. (Good)
4	I have a past that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
5	I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful)
6	I’ll destroy my pursuers, and anything else that gets in my way. (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
2	I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
3	The war split me and my lover apart. I strive to find them again.
4	A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
5	My best friend helped lead the escape efforts, and I haven't seen them in a long time.
6	I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for them.

d6	Flaw
1	I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
2	I assume the worst in people.
3	I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones.
4	I have an addiction that helps me cope with the stress of war.
5	I am a purveyor of doom and gloom who lives in a world without hope.
6	I have nightmares of what I saw in war.