Whether you call them bandits, highwaymen, marauders, plunderers or pillagers, these roving gangs of violent brutes are a scourge for many people throughout the world. They are a common danger for isolated settlements and those who travel along lonely roads, seeking to steal and plunder all that they can get their hands on.
You might have been a member of a band of bandits in the past, or perhaps you still are. Whatever the case is, circumstances in your past have led you down a path of violence and brutality, often with little hope of returning to a decent life.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (Land), and one type of gaming set
- Equipment: A gaming set, a simple or martial weapon that you're proficient in, a large sack, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Thanks to your nefarious exploits as a bandit, you have built up quite a reputation. Some parts might be wholly true, while others are little more than embellished rumours. As a result, commoners and other ordinary folk tend to stay far out of your way, and shopkeepers are more than willing to knock a few gold coins off of their prices. However, you often draw the unwanted attention of other criminals and local law enforcement, who either wish to challenge you or to lock you up in a jail cell.
Suggested Characteristics
Though most bandits are little more than murderous brutes, it's not necessarily that black and white. A bandit can have a plethora of reasons for ending up in that life, and may not be particularly violent or evil at all.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | I stretch the truth for the sake of a good story. |
| 4 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 5 | To me, a tavern brawl is a nice way to get to know a new city. |
| 6 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable – or where such things could be hidden. |
| 7 | My language is as foul as an otyugh nest. |
| 8 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. The thing that keeps a gang together is mutual respect between leader and members. (Good) |
| 2 | Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I'm loyal to my friends, not to any morals or ideals. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 2 | I was cheated out of my fair share of the profits, and I want to get my due. |
| 3 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. |
| 4 | Another bandit gang murdered my friends and left me to die. Vengeance will be mine. |
| 5 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| 6 | I'm guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll say anything to avoid having to do extra work. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
| 3 | Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation. |
| 4 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 5 | Once I start drinking, it's hard for me to stop. |
| 6 | I can't help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across. |
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