Early in life you were separated from your biological parents, and were adopted by parents of another race. While difficult, you learned to adapt to your new life and the culture of your new parents. Because of your "differentness", your parents did their best to teach you the skills you would need to thrive in a new and strange society. How you ended up being adopted can be as tragic or wholesome of a story as you want it to be. Do you remember what happened, or have you only heard stories? What is your relationship like with your adopted family? Have you reconnected with your biological family, or do you have no desire to? Did you fit in as a child, or did you stick out like a sore thumb?
- Skill Proficiencies: Two of the following: Deception, Performance, Persuasion, or Stealth.
- Tool Proficiencies: In search of who you truly are, you took up a hobby. You have proficiency with one of the following tools: Artisan's Tools, Gaming Set, a Musical Instrument, or Thieve's Tools.
- Languages: You can read, speak, and write one language native to your adoptive parents (elvish, dwarvish, orcish, etc.). If you already know their language, you can take an additional language instead.
- Equipment: A care package wrapped by your parents or another family member containing 7 days of rations, common clothes, a homemade blanket, and 10 gp.
Feature: Feature: Adaptable
While your adopted family might not be blood, they have treated you as one of their own. Thanks to this you have learned the customs and intricacies of their people and have found a place within their community. When interacting with people of the same race as your adoptive parents, your knowledge of their culture surprises them and can help build relationships; they are more inclined to view you as someone they can trust, and might be more inclined to help you.
Suggested Characteristics
Suggested Characteristics
Because of your "differentness", your parents did their best to teach you the skills you would need to thrive in a new and strange society.
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Personality Trait |
| 1 |
I dream of reconnecting with my biological family, and finding where I truly belong. |
| 2 |
I see myself as just another member of my adoptive family's race, and don't understand what makes people think I'm so different. |
| 3 |
I was bullied as a child and am slow to make new friends. |
| 4 |
I place no stock in wealth or status, it's how you treat others that really matters. |
| 5 |
I was adopted into a noble family and see myself as more worthy than others. Obviously it was my destiny to rule. |
| 6 |
My parents are my heroes and I tell tales of their wisdom and accomplishments to anyone who listens. |
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Ideal |
| 1 |
Fairness. I help those who help others - but mainly those who help me. |
| 2 |
Charity. I am always trying to help others. |
| 3 |
Tradition. I strive to upload the memory and traditions of my biological family. |
| 4 |
Aspiration. I am determined to make something of myself. |
| 5 |
People. I am a people person; the more connections I have the better. |
| 6 |
Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas, and I have them. |
| d4 |
Bond |
| 1 |
I want to repay my adoptive family for all their kindness. |
| 2 |
I long to know my biological family and have been trying to find them. |
| 3 |
I want to be famous, whatever it takes. |
| 4 |
I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
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Flaw |
| 1 |
I am slow to trust others |
| 2 |
I am easily distracted by the promise of fun. |
| 3 |
I am convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my flaws. |
| 4 |
I am quick to anger when I or my family is insulted. |
