After a childhood disaster, running away was the only logical decision. In fear of imprisonment or worse, you run from your past and where you came from to bury your memories and decisions as a child. Whether guilty or not, the situation is often too difficult to explain, and the guilt alone has driven you from your previous life. You have to leave everything behind and stay on the move. Your actions as a child often haunt your day-to-day life, and you have difficulty trusting others.
When people you meet try to get close, it is tough to reveal the truth about yourself. Lying has become a sickly skill that comes naturally to you. You push others out and stray away from any permanent friendships. The longer you live with this, the harder it becomes to live with yourself and the farther you get from inner peace. You find yourself desperate to make amends or lose yourself along the way. Time will tell...
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in Deception and your choice of Nature, Stealth, or Survival.
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with a Disguise kit.
- Languages: You gain one additional language of your choice.
- Equipment: A Disguise kit, a set of dark commoners clothes with a hood, a pouch with 10 GP, a small momentum or trinket that you can't seem to get rid of that serves as a daily reminder of what you left behind.
Your face is hard to remember because your look often remains fluid. It is difficult for people who you briefly interact with to recall specific features about your appearance. Folks always get your eye and hair color mixed up when they try to recall specifics about you. People rarely remember your name, and it's elementary for you to get lost in crowds. (When attempting to become lost in a crowd, stealth checks are made with advantage.)
Suggested Characteristics
Constantly being on the run makes it hard to get close to people, but you have no choice in some cases. Even those continuously hiding from others and their true selves have an abundance of heart or a strong sense of justice; then again, some may not care at all. One thing is always sure; you will keep the secrets of your past hidden from others, especially the law.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I clam up and get nervous when the authorities are nearby. |
| 2 | The fastest way to get me to leave is to ask about my past. |
| 3 | I constantly watch to my surroundings. Always looking for pursuers. |
| 4 | I am incredibly untrusting. People who ask questions are often overly interested and after something I don't want to give. |
| 5 | I would rather keep to myself than make small talk. |
| 6 | The first thing I do in a new place is route out fast escapes. |
| 7 | I always remain calm, no matter the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 8 | I always have a backup plan for when things inevitably go south. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Redemption. I will clear my name and expose who betrayed me. (Good) |
| 2 | Selfishness. I am a self-respecting, self-supporting person who does not tend the needs of others but in that manner do not seek the need of others. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Hate. I will do whatever it takes to avoid the law. (Evil) |
| 4 | Charity. I steal so that I can help people in need risking myself for others. (Good) |
| 5 | Freedom. Laws are designed to hold you back and are meant to be broken. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Loyal. I was framed for a murder and must discovery and expose the truth. (Lawful) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I abandoned my friends in battle and live with constant regret. |
| 2 | I’m guilty of a terrible crime and must find a way to redeem myself. |
| 3 | A powerful noble has placed a price on my head and I must get to them first. |
| 4 | I was wronged by my own family and know what must be done to seek vengence. |
| 5 | My home was ravaged in a disastrous attack and I will find justice for people. |
| 6 | I was framed for a murder and will expose them for what the did. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed and it doesn't bother me. |
| 2 | I am the first to run when things go badly. |
| 3 | I have a nervous tick when lying about my past. |
| 4 | I have multiple bounties on my head. |
| 5 | When faced with a choice between my friends and freedom, I will always choose freedom. |
| 6 | I am deeply afraid of the law and run at all cost. |
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