You were once proud of what you were. Your crime spree would likely go down in legends, if you wanted it to. You were one of the best at what you did and the law could never fully catch up to you. But one day things changed, you looked back and realized what you had truly done to the world and those around you. Perhaps something, or someone, happened to make you see the world in this new light. Whatever the case, you were horrified of those around you, and of yourself, and you wanted out. So you did the only thing you could think of- you ran. You know that you can never fully outrun those left behind in your previous life, but to you, starting anew and trying to escape that past are all that matters now.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose from: Thieves' Tools, Poisoner's Kit, Disguise Kit or Forgery kit.
- Languages: You speak the language of the peers you once laid low with whenever the law was on your tail.
- Equipment: Whichever tool set you are proficient with, 2 sets of commoner's clothing, an item stolen during your past life, a pouch with 10gp
Shadow of the Past
The Outlaw's Ghost will never be able to fully outrun their crimes. In their past life they were a particular type of criminal, and every form of crime has its own outcomes and mindsets. Roll a die or choose one of the pasts of which you have escaped from.
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Shadow of the Past |
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1
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Highwayman
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2
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Grave Robber
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3
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Assassin
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4
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Snake-oil Salesman
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5
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Gang Enforcer/Affiliate
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6
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Thief/Home Invader
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7
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Corrupt Official
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8
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Murderer
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9
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Arsonist
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10
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Cult/Organization member
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Feature: Remember the Name
You garnered a reputation during your previous life. Individuals involved in your past life, directly or indirectly, will most likely recognize you if they have seen your face before. Those who have worked with you or supported your goals will likely seek to rekindle the relationship and will offer support and aid if needed. On the flipside, those who you negatively impacted in said past life would likely seek some kind of penance or revenge if they were to realize who you were. This also works to your favor, as you can easily pick out these people from far away by either seeing them or by hearing their voice, and it is your choice whether to make your presence known to them or to try and escape without being seen by them.
Suggested Characteristics
The Outlaw's Ghost escaped their livelihood for a reason, and is either working to atone for their past mistakes or to simply try and live a peaceful life free of its repercussions. They are weary of those around them, knowing that it takes only one person to unravel their plans.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I like to wait for others to make the first move before I choose my reaction.
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2
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I only get involved in things if they directly impact me or my future.
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3
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I am quick to call out the hypocrisies in others' ways of thinking.
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4
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I've become numb to most forms of violence, since I had seen it many times before.
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5
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I always assume the intentions of others are for their own benefits in situations.
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6
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I often ponder what I could have done differently in my past to have a better future.
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7
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I like to pry into others' lives, while simultaneously being vague or silent on my own.
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8
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I am good at eavesdropping on people around me, even if it looks like I'm doing my own thing.
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Ideal |
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1
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Redemption. I must atone for what I have done, by any means necessary. (Good)
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2
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Survival. I did what I had to do to survive, and will continue to do what I have to do to survive my new life. (Neutral)
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3
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Fear. I must escape those that were after me in my past life. (Chaotic)
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4
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Anger. The people I worked with must be punished for the acts I helped them commit. (Any)
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5
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Adherence. I embrace and no longer work against the laws of the land that keep people safe from evildoers like the old me. (Lawful)
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6
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New Beginnings. I wish to live out the dreams I used to aspire for, and seek to make those old fantasies my new reality. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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The people from my past, ally or enemy, will likely come try and find me.
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2
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I'm in possession of something that belongs to someone I wronged, and I wish to return it to them somehow.
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3
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I've given up a particular aspect or action of my life, and am actively repulsed when I see it around or near me.
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4
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Deep down, I know that unless the situations in my past life are solved I will always be forced to keep running.
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5
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Despite my best efforts, I still hold some of my less appealing tendencies from my old life.
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6
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I escaped my past with the help of a friend in a higher position of power. I am inclined to help them if they need it, as they are the only friend I have left.
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Flaw |
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1
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I find it hard to trust others, knowing any one of them could turn me in.
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2
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I've lived my life free and will not be taken alive, even if others will suffer as a consequence.
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3
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I won't hesitate to put others in harm's way if it means I can escape.
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4
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I am extremely paranoid of my past coming back to bite me, to the point of it being a detriment to social interaction.
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5
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I become much less cautious of my words or actions while under the influence of alcohol or similar substances.
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6
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Unless allowed to by authorities, I will not use my old skills to break the law, even if it it's needed to complete an important task.
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