Mangara Operative

Whether you grew up in the lawless shores of Port Celes' districts, spent your time pilfering loose coin from the pockets of the less-attentive inventors throughout the Torand Federation, or have been entangled with mercenary work for a while, your lifestyle of doing what's neccesary to survive eventually drew the attention of the Mangara Mob: the most organized criminal organization in Thelas, a syndicate with a thorough code of honor and a real sense of community amongst each other. Offering protection, real kinship, and a number of useful resources to further develop your craft as someone trying to survive, you agree to join the ranks of the Children of the Moon...as long as you don't do anything absolutely despicable like slavery or kids. They are the order that sprung from the ruthless chaos of the world, there are lines the Mangara don't cross.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Deception and Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools

Equipment: A crowbar, a a dark three piece suit, a symbol of the Mangara, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Mangara members might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But lots of them have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. They have a real sense of honor and ethics in their work, they respect each other and don't stab their fellow members on the back, and they find a real kinship for each other's company, even if there is disregarding for the actual laws and ethics of the land.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the Mangara. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. The chains of those who rule are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy and be up top. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends and the Mangara, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Order. The Mangara bring me peace and purpose, hierarchy and who takes order from who is important. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a high ranking member in the Mangara.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.