Executioner

Somewhere along your journey in life you’ve found yourself a career in legally killing others. You are  tasked with executing those who have been sentenced to death for various crimes by the judicial system. Others are often afraid of you or at least avoid talking to you if they can help it. Depending on your justice system you may have worked in a variety of matters including, the chopping block, guillotine, burning stake, gallows, drowning pool, or even in a torture chamber.

Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Axes (weapon), Poisoners Kits

Equipment: Executioners mask, hand axe, bloodied common clothes, and a pouch containing 15gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Those who end up working as an executioner are typically strong, and able to hide their emotions if they have any at all. Not much can intimidate or frighten an executioner  so they often lead the way when in a group. Executioners will wear a mask so that others cant read their facial expressions and they appear more mysterious and frightening.

d8	Personality Trait
1	Death doesn’t bother me, but being broke does.
2	I judge others by their pact, and am slow in trusting others.
3	My sense of humor usually involves death and is controversial to most.
4	Although it’s nice to have friends, I like being alone most of the time.
5	I wear a mask in public, most of my friends haven’t even seen my real face.
6	I make up for my lack of education with my strength and intimidation.
7	I don't often speak verbally, and often communicate with gestures.
8	I prefer to give orders over taking orders.

d6	Ideal
1	Impersonal: There is nothing personal about what I do. It’s just a job. (neutral)
2	Hangman: Death is the only path to forgiveness. (chaotic)
3	Enforcer: Laws are laws, and those who break them deserve discipline. (lawful)
4	Modest: Life is a gift, and shouldn't be taken for granted. (good)
5	Reaper: The world is a playground for torture, death, and chaos. (evil)
6	Grim: Someone has to do the dirty jobs, might as well be me. (any)

d6	Bond
1	I have mementoes of the people I've executed to remind me of each one.
2	My executioner mask is the same one my father used to wear when he was the executioner.
3	I don't clean the blood from my apron to help remind me of my kills.
4	I'm on a quest to ensure death penalties stay legal in my territory or kingdom.
5	I have a ritual I perform before executing someone.
6	I lack an education and seek out a way to better my life.

d6	Flaw
1	I can only handle one task at a time, anymore than that and I get confused or frustrated.
2	I drink heavily to cope with all I’ve seen and done.
3	It’s almost impossible for me to show sympathy. I'm insensitive to others.
4	If something startles me, I revert straight to violence.
5	I have absolutely no sense of humor and the laughter of others irritates me.
6	My face is actually heavily scarred so I have to always wear my mask to avoid freaking people out.