You were chosen by a higher power to act on their behalf in the mortal realms. Your mission is to expand the faithful by converting the masses and thus increasing your masters might. You have unique styles used to convert and recruit followers, discovered though through the inspiration of your god or power. These styles normally reflect the nature of the power you worship and/or your own personality.
- Skill Proficiencies: You gain two skill proficiencies based on your conversion styles.
Conversion Style
d6 Conversion style
1 Evangelist You persuade others into converting to your faith, convincing them they would serve a better god or gain greater power. (Persuasion)
2 Deceiver You convert by deceiving others, presenting your faith as something more appealing than it might be. (Deception)
3 Harbinger You bully others into converting, by threatening of impending disasters sent by the gods if not appeased. (Intimidation)
4 Clergyman You convert others by telling tales and explaining the advantages of belonging to that religion. (Religion)
5 Preacher You give passionate speeches about your religion's history or about current events that inspire others into following you. (Performance)
6 Missionary You spread your religion by doing good deeds such as providing medicinal cares and warding off diseases. (Medicine) - Languages: You learn to speak two additional languages related to your deity or chosen power.
- Equipment: A traveler's cloak, a pendant and vestments depicting your god's insignia, a religious book, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp
You always seem to know how to gain favor or influence from those you visit. You can move through the social fabric of the societies, enabling you to pursue your goals and spread your influence. Societies and individuals who share your religion regard you as an important individual and respect you or fear you depending on your conversion styles. Within their domains, you are treated with the utmost importance and are given access to important resources that are otherwise not available to commoners or outsiders. Lower ranking individuals such as temple priests and local rulers are inclined to acquiesce your demands while higher ranking individuals such as high priests and kings might be persuaded to assist you. Those outside of your religion will afford you the basic respect of any religious leader provided you're not preaching the inevitable doom of a particular Kings provinces if they don't convert.
Suggested Characteristics
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| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fear from God is what keeps most of us mortals in a righteous path, away from dark temptations. |
| 2 | Nothing will prevent me from my sacred calling to bring glory to my deity. |
| 3 | Strength flows from the worship and grace of God, and through prayer and meditation I will improve myself. |
| 4 | I always seek to avoid conflict, often by convincing others of the error in their ways. |
| 5 | Watchful of the gods, I always try to follow their advice. |
| 6 | The best way to amass followers is by inticing them with power. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Guidance. I seek to guide the misguided, and to convert those who have lost their way to a more meaningful life. (Good) |
| 2 | Devotion. I devote myself utterly to God, doing my best to further his goals and spread his worship. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Influence. I preach in my god's name to convert and influence those who would serve my purposes. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I care not for those I convert, only that my god's (and therefore my own) might and influence increases. (Evil) |
| 5 | Respect. I command respect from others, and accept the pleas of those who turn to me for advice and religious assistance. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Reverence. The gods are here to guide, and we should listen to their teachings. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I wish to prove myself worthy in the eyes of the gods. |
| 2 | I want to help the gods create a better world. |
| 3 | I was chosen by god to serve, and I will not fail my deity. |
| 4 | My faith gives me purpose, without it I would be lost. |
| 5 | My followers are important to me, and I do my best to guide them. |
| 6 | The secrets I share with my followers will bring them closer to our master. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | My followers are important to me, and I do my best to guide them. |
| 2 | The gods need me more than I need them. |
| 3 | I secretly fear my god's wrath. |
| 4 | I am rather blunt with others, and that might scare them. |
| 5 | I view other religions as inferior to mine. |
| 6 | I make no attempts to hide my true religion. |
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