You are a political envoy in the service of a guild, nation, ruler or organization, and have gone on countless diplomatic missions throughout the world. You have played a part in the signing of peace treaties, the negotiations of trade agreements and perhaps even in the declarations of wars.
- Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Insight
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of ink, an ink pen, an official seal bearing the symbol of the nation or organization you serve or a set of papers confirming your identity, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Diplomatic Achievement
During your life working as a diplomatic envoy, you might’ve had a triumph or two that put you above the rest. Come up with a diplomatic achievement with your DM, or roll on the table below.
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Diplomatic Achievement |
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I helped end a long and brutal conflict between two nations.
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2
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I secured an important resource for my nation.
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3
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I forged an important alliance with another nation or organization.
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4
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I exposed a traitor within my nation’s government who sought to start a war with another nation.
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5
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I persuaded a mighty dragon to end its rampage, saving thousands of lives.
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6
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I convinced the people of a city or nation to take up arms against the tyrant that ruled them.
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Feature: Diplomatic Immunity
As an envoy in service of a nation, noble or organization, you get to enjoy certain protections and privileges not afforded to many others. While traveling in foreign nations you can commit minor offenses without risking any sort of punishment, and can be granted sanctuary at any embassy belonging to your home nation. However, serious crimes might lead you to be extradited from the country you’re in, and you may even be denounced and stripped of your station by those you serve.
Suggested Characteristics
Envoys can come from many different walks of life; they might be minor nobility or perhaps a hardworking commoner. Regardless of station, all envoys require a level of patience and charm to carry out their missions successfully and efficiently.
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Personality Trait |
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I love learning about the traditions and beliefs of other nations.
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2
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I often go on lengthy speeches to practice my powers of oration, even if it might not be an appropriate moment.
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3
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I am used to living comfortably and luxuriously while travelling and loathe living in rough conditions.
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4
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Whenever I meet new people, I will go to great lengths to earn their trust.
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5
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I love flaunting my position and the privileges it grants me.
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6
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I’m a big flatterer and an even greater flirt.
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7
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My eyes and ears are always on the lookout for important information.
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8
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I have picked up a great many phrases from other cultures, and like to pepper them into my speeches as often as possible.
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Ideal |
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Peace. I work to ensure a lasting peace across the world. (Good)
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2
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Duty. We must all play our part to ensure that society runs as it should. (Lawful)
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3
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Power. My silver tongue and skills for oration will sway nobles and commoners alike to suit my ambitions. (Evil)
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4
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Experience. By meeting new people and visiting new places, my knowledge and experience will grow. (Any)
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5
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Freedom. My position allows me to travel wherever I wish, rules and borders be damned! (Chaotic)
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6
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Understanding. The path to diplomatic solutions is through understanding one another. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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My employer helped me out of a difficult situation, and I now work to pay off that debt.
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2
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I fell in love with a foreign diplomat, but our duties keep us apart.
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3
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I once sold state secrets to another nation, and I fear that my treachery will come to light.
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4
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I negotiated an agreement that hurt a lot of people, and I seek to atone for it.
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5
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My attempts to broker peace between two parties was thwarted by a rival, and I now seek vengeance against them.
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6
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I am a double agent and use my position to gather useful information for the government or organization I serve.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am easily swayed by bribes and flattery.
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2
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My commitment to pacifism makes me slow to act.
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3
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I see knives and ill intentions behind every smile and handshake.
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4
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I abuse my privileges and often test the patience of my hosts.
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5
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I often grow enraged when negotiations don’t go my way.
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6
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Despite my position, I am horribly nervous during social events and often fumble my way through speeches.
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