You are someone who always puts the needs of others before your own. If you see someone who needs help, you will do whatever it takes to assist them. Perhaps you never had a family of your own, and therefore treat everyone as your family. Maybe you were raised in a monastery or temple, where you were taught to treat all life as precious. Or maybe you were shown an act of extreme kindness, and wish to pass that kindness forward to others. Whatever the reason, you are well known for your generosity, and your selfless acts have touched countless lives.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Medicine
- Tool Proficiencies: Cook's Utensils, Herbalism Kit
- Equipment: Cook's utensils, an herbalism kit, a healer's kit, a set of common clothes, a unique small trinket given to you by someone you helped in the past, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Feature: Friend to All
You have a welcoming presence, and are able to fit in nearly anywhere. The common folk have a positive disposition towards you, unless you give them a reason to distrust you. You have helped so many people throughout the years that you have a trusted acquaintance in nearly every major settlement or organization, and they are always willing to vouch for your moral character.
Suggested Characteristics
The following tables contain example personality traits for your Selfless Caregiver. You can roll on these tables to determine the traits randomly, choose from the options provided, or use the tables as inspiration to come up with your own ideas.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I treat everyone like family
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2
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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3
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I love sharing my wisdom with the younger generations.
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4
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I always try to see both sides of every disagreement.
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5
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I always try to do the right thing, no matter the consequences.
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6
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I enjoy the simple things in life - I don't need much, but I know when something is done right.
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7
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I try to surround myself with people at all times.
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8
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I give good advice, but sometimes have trouble following it.
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Ideal |
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1
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Mercy. Everyone deserves a second chance, and anyone can change if given the opportunity. (Good)
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2
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Altruism. If everybody helped others, the world would be a better place. (Lawful)
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3
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Individual responsibility. The common person has no say in the dealings of gods and kings, so individuals must take it upon themselves to do as much good as they can. (Chaotic)
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4
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Reciprocity. I help others in the hopes that I will one day be able to gain some benefit in return. (Evil)
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5
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Equality. The distinctions people draw between different groups are meaningless - everyone is worthy of being treated with respect. (Equality)
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6
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Kindness. I heal and help others because it's the right thing to do. That's reason enough. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I grew up in a small, tight-knit settlement where I was taught the value of community.
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2
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I never had a biological family, and soon learned that a true family is one you choose.
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3
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A person in my past showed me extreme kindness during a difficult time in my life.
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4
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I was never able to have children, and receive joy from helping, raising, and protecting younger generations.
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5
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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6
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I was taught the value of charity and generosity by a monastery or temple.
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Flaw |
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1
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I care so little about myself that I sometimes forget to bathe, eat, clean my clothes, or otherwise take care of myself.
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2
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I will give up anything I have to help another, even if I cannot afford it.
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3
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I am extremely trusting of other people, and have difficulty seeing when I'm being lied to.
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4
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It is easy for unscrupulous individuals to take advantage of my generosity.
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5
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I have trouble being alone, and get extremely lonely if I'm not surrounded by other people.
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6
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I don't tell anyone if I am sick, injured, or cursed, because I don't want anybody else to worry about me.
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