Reclaimer

A reclaimer's job largely involves finding and returning lost or stolen belongings. These may include family heirlooms, magical items, money, and/or pets. Occasionally, reclaimers may also be hired to apprehend individuals. Though a reclaimer's job is similar to that of a bounty hunter, there are a few key differences. 1. Reclaimers work independent of any institution. There are no reclaimers' guilds. 2. Reclaimers tend to work alone. A common exception to this is the taking on of an apprentice. 3. Reclaimers work through private contracts as opposed to public bounties. A reclamation contract is written directly between a reclaimer and a client. Reclaimers may compete for a contract, but only one is ultimately given the opportunity to sign and fulfill it.

Reclaimers are typically rogues, rangers, or fighters, dictating the strategies by which they fulfill their contracts. For instance, a rogue might reclaim an object by sneaking into a home and stealing it. In contrast, a fighter might reclaim an object by directly confronting the person in possession of it.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Choose one from among disguise kit, forgery kit, and thieves’ tools

Languages: Choose one from among Dwarvish, Elvish, Goblin, Halfling, and Orc

Equipment: A set of clothes, a pouch containing 20 gp, and either a disguise kit, a forgery kit, or thieves' tools

Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the reclaimer background below as the basis for your reclaimer’s traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a reclaimer.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.