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For centuries a man has been appointed as the ender of the undead. He is called the Lightbringer You are the current iteration of this title and are bestowed with the powers and training necessary. You are the bane to all things unholy, and those around you respect you for it. Your name strikes fear into those risen from the grave.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, History, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
Languages: [language]Infernal[/language], [language]Abyssal[/language]
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
 
Bane of the Unholy

The unholy revere you. You strike fear in their minds and have a natural hatred towards them .

d10 Bane of the Unholy
1 I stood up to a tyrant’s agents.
2 I saved people during a natural disaster.
3 I stood alone against a terrible monster.
4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor.
5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army.
6 I broke into a tyrant’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people.
7 I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a tyrant’s soldiers.
8 A lord rescinded an unpopular decree after I led a symbolic act of protest against it.
9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin.
10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to leadership and was commended for my heroism.
 
Feature: Lightbringer

Since you seek to protect the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. You also gain access to trust from them, and the ability to glean any information regarding the undead they may possess.

 
Suggested Characteristics

You hate the unholy, and seek to destroy them at all costs. Most lightbringers are reclusive and have troubles communicating with other people. You may also tend to hesitate towards trusting people, and tend to think more about situations before rushing in. 

d8 Personality Trait
1 I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2 If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3 When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4 I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
5 I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
6 Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
7 I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6 Ideal
1 Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2 Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3 Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4 Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2 I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
3 A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
4 My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
5 I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6 I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
d6 Flaw
1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2 I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
3 The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
4 I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
5 Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
6 I have trouble trusting in my allies.
 
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