You’ve spent much of your life assisting those in need, and have seen both the best and the worst that the world has to offer. You might be a servant of a higher power, a member of a charity organization or simply a good soul looking out for those around you. While your endeavors have not seen you become wealthy, at least not in terms of coin, you still try your best to make the world better for all who call it home.
- Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and your choice between Medicine or Insight
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A box of extra rations and waterskins, a blanket, a walking staff, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 5 gp.
Charitable Cause
As a humanitarian, you have a certain cause or charitable effort you fight for. Come up with a cause on your own, or roll on the table below.
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Charitable Cause |
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1
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You help others rebuild following disastrous events, whether magical or natural in nature.
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2
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You work at a local food bank to keep the poor and homeless fed.
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3
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You teach others how to fend for themselves.
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4
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You help orphans find new families and homes.
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5
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You provide medical services in war zones.
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6
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You build housing for the homeless.
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Feature: Charitable Reputation
You are revered by most people for your humanitarian actions. As such, local businesses may be more flexible with their pricing and offer occasional boons, such as a free meal in a tavern or a free room at an inn. Additionally, other humanitarians and charity groups may grant you and your friends shelter and aid, provided that you’re working for a good cause.
Suggested Characteristics
The life of a humanitarian is one fraught with both tragedy and joy; tragedy at seeing seemingly endless suffering and joy at being able to help others recover and rebuild. Such a life can often leave a person angry or disillusioned with the world, or perhaps with an almost dangerous level of optimism and devotion.
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Personality Trait |
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I am disillusioned with the world, having seen the grim reality of it all.
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2
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I always try to help others, no matter if they really need my help or not.
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3
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I have a deep-rooted hatred of authority.
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4
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I believe that actions speak louder than words.
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5
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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6
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I am disinterested in wealth and the pettiness of nobles; I’d take a room at a shabby inn rather than a lavish room in a pompous noble’s manor any day of the week.
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7
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If someone is in trouble, I'm always ready to lend a hand.
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8
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Though I will never quit my work, I often question if I’m truly making a difference.
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Ideal |
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Help. I want to make the world a better place. (Good)
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2
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Guilt. My work is my way to atone for past misdeeds. (Neutral)
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3
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Self-Importance. I love the attention and praise I get for my work. (Neutral)
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4
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Empathy. I feel for all who suffer, and strive to do whatever I can to help. (Good)
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5
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Curiosity. I am fascinated by tragedy and devastation, though I wish to play no part in creating it. (Chaotic)
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6
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Judgment. Only the good and righteous are worthy of my aid. (Lawful)
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Bond |
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1
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I will never forget the first cause I aided. The people I worked with and the ones I helped will always have a special place in my heart.
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2
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I idolize a great humanitarian of ages past.
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3
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I suffered a great tragedy in the past, and work to make sure no one else has to suffer the same fate.
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4
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I seek revenge against the one who caused the suffering I’m trying to relieve.
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5
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I feel a need to prove my own goodness to be worthy of the life I lead.
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6
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Everything I do is for the good of the people.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am blind to everything but the good parts of a person.
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2
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I often give too much of myself to the causes I aid, endangering myself and others in the process.
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3
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I know I can’t save everyone, but I’d rather die than not try to.
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4
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I’ve become numb to suffering and can come off as disinterested and harsh in the face of tragedy.
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5
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My optimism is based in naivety.
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6
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I’m too eager to become a martyr.
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