You have been cursed with something you dare not speak of. You've tried to find a way to rid yourself of the curse, but to no avail. Whatever it is, it's brought problems with it wherever you go. The burden of this curse has taken a toll. There must be a way to remove the curse.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Intimidation, Insight, or Survival
- Languages: Choose two, one of which must be Ioun (Ankolian language), Abyssal, Deep Speech, Infernal, Draconic, Primordia;, or Undercommon.
- Equipment: Choose between an Explorer's Pack or Dungeoneer's Pack.
Accursed Event
Prior to becoming an adventurer, you had a clear path in life. However, you were cursed, and this plan is no longer suitable. There is darkness inside you now, and you must find a way to fix it. Choose an Estrangement option, or roll one from the harrowing events table.
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Accursed Event |
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1
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You were the only living witness of a massacre, and you've been blamed for the deaths.
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2
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You were born to a cursed family on a Dark Moon. The second moon beckons you when you watch long enough.
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3
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You are haunted by the mistakes or misdeeds. Whatever the thing that haunts you wants, you don't know what is.
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4
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You dabbled in something so dark you ended up cursed, and you have been shunned wherever you go for it.
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5
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You or your sibling was taken, and nothing has been the same.
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6
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A cure for your lycanthropy was found, but you were punished on behalf of those you killed.
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7
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You were raised by yourself. A hag found you and locked you away. When you got out, the world around you was the same, and you're the one who changed.
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8
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Your patron has cursed you.
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9
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The fiend that possessed you as a child has not left. You have gained your control, but the fiend has not left.
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10
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Your curse is a punishment for a crime you committed long ago.
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Feature: Estranged One
The physical attributes of your curse mean that you're rarely bothered for anything. As an estranged being of the land, you can travel through most small towns without bother, but face complications in large cities. Commoners may fear you, but will offer a helping hand when needed.
Suggested Characteristics
You have learned to live with your curse. You are a fighter, a survivor that can either bring risk or rain to those close to you.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I do not run from danger.
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2
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I enjoy reading and creating works of my own in my downtime. It keeps me calm and brings a sense of completion to my life.
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3
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I spend money freely and live life to the fullest.
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4
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The thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of a good hunt is why I hunt.
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5
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Discussions of my curse will be shut down. I'd rather forget that it's there than have others know it's there.
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6
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I expect danger around every corner.
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7
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I refuse to be a victim again, and won't let other be victimized.
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8
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I put no trust in divine beings.
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Ideal |
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1
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I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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2
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I’ll find a way to break my curse or die trying. (Any)
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3
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My curse drove away who I love. I'll exorcise my demons for them. (Good)
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4
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I have a dark calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
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5
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I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful)
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6
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I'm a cursed monster created for the destruction of other cursed beings, guilty or not. I will achieve my goal and have no care for whoever gets hurt in the process. (Evil)
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Bond |
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1
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I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
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2
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I would sacrifice anything for those I love.
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3
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My torment drove away the person I love. I strive to win back the love I’ve lost.
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4
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A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
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5
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There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
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6
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I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for him (or her).
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Flaw |
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1
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I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
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2
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I assume the worst in people.
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3
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I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones.
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4
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I have an addiction.
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5
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I always look to the positive side of things more often than the negative outcomes.
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6
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I always look to the negative outcomes instead of the more positive outcomes.
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