Born to royal parents, you were the talk of the kingdom when you arrived. Every member of the common folk and nobility knew your name; but as so often happens after great joy, there is great sorrow shortly after. When you were still but a child, the kingdom whispered your name once more, this time however, it was not in celebration.
Your past contains a tragic twist of fate, wherein you were forced to live without proper company for many years. Sequestered for most of your youth, you had little else to do but read, sing, play, and speak to the animals that visited you when no others did.
Who were your parents? Where do you come from? Work with your DM to determine your heritage. It is important to note that it is likely that returning home is impossible for you, or even that your origins are a complete mystery to you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from among: Calligrapher's supplies, cook's utensils, painter's supplies, potter's tools, weaver's tools, woodcarver's tools, or a type of musical instrument
- Equipment: Fine clothes, a diary book, and a belt pouch containing 20gp.
Like any good fairytale prince or princess, most of your early life was spent in solitude due to the unfortunate circumstances you found yourself in. Choose a story or roll on the table below to determine the circumstances of your early life.
| d8 | Once Upon A Time... |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was raised by a group of animals after being lost when I was a child. |
| 2 | To keep me safe from a curse, I was sent away from home and hidden in a sacred grove which always provided for me. |
| 3 | A lycanthrope took me captive for my parents misdeeds, I lived alone in their castle for years. |
| 4 | My childhood hubris caused the death of my parents and I exiled myself for fear of being held accountable. |
| 5 | I made a deal with an evil being I believed to be good. It cost me dearly, trapping me for many years. |
| 6 | I was prisoner to an evil man who usurped my royal parents. |
| 7 | While under a powerful spell, I slept away my formative years in a glass coffin. |
| 8 | I was locked away in a tower guarded by a dragon. |
Wherever there is wildlife, you are with friends. Tiny creatures will complete menial tasks for you without you even having to ask, such as setting a table or putting your coat on. You are fully in control of whether they do so or not simply by willing it, but they will not put themselves at risk of harm. These creatures will flee if provoked or startled, but return quickly after it becomes safe to do so. Try as you might, attempting to communicate with these creatures is not possible without the use of magic.
Suggested Characteristics
Having lived a life of seclusion, it is likely that most of your knowledge has come from books you managed to find and other second-hand experience. You aren’t entirely naive to the world, but getting used to being social with something other that animals and furniture will take some getting used to. You probably see the world through a different lens to most people, because your life seems like it’s one long fairytale.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I fuss over those I care about, wanting them to look their best. |
| 2 | I brush my hair 100 times before bed. |
| 3 | I often narrate my life for my own amusement |
| 4 | Inanimate objects have names, such as ‘mister table’ or ‘missus chair’. |
| 5 | I break out into song for absolutely no reason and without warning. |
| 6 | Having full conversations with animals that can’t talk back is normal for me. |
| 7 | Every night, I wish upon a star. |
| 8 | I crave new experiences. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Optimism. - Every cloud has a silver lining. (Any) |
| 2 | Altruism. - Life is a wonderful gift, and it should be wonderful for everyone. (Good) |
| 3 | Planning. - A story that lacks structure won’t have a happy ending. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Determinism. - We go wherever we’re fated to go, and do what we’re fated to do. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Control. - Being free means taking matters into your own hands. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Reprisal. - A bad deed deserves a cruel punishment. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The despot that rules my home must be deposed once I am strong enough to face them. |
| 2 | I will do great things with my life to make up for the time I lost. |
| 3 | I was told my prince/princess would find me, but I have decided to find them first. |
| 4 | I will return home someday. |
| 5 | I have heard tales of a relative abusing the magical gifts they were given from birth. I intend to set them right. |
| 6 | I must find out what put me where I ended up. There is a secret I must uncover. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am quick to assume I have found my one true love. |
| 2 | I truly believe I am the fairest in the land. |
| 3 | I am royalty and believe people should treat me as such. |
| 4 | I talk through my decision making processes out loud |
| 5 | I am more concerned with aesthetics than I am practicality. |
| 6 | I insist on telling anyone who will listen the tale of my ‘harrowing’ childhood. |
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