You didn't have any sort of traditional upbringing. In fact, you were reared by what most people would call "monsters." Regardless of what type of creature raised you, your outlook on the world and on other species has been irrevocably altered and is now different from most people. Perhaps you understand other species better, or maybe you are more certain of the good of your own species. Your reasons for adventuring are now different as well, whether you see monsters as less deserving of death or more worthy of defeat. In any case, your upbringing means there aren't many others like you.
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- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, and choose either Arcana or Nature
- Tool Proficiencies: Either cook's utensils, a gaming set, or a musical instrument
- Languages: One of your choice (the language of the creatures that raised you)
- Equipment: An item of cultural importance to the monsters that raised you, a good quality weapon appropriate to the monsters that raised you, some crudely sewn clothing with a cloak, and a hide pouch with 10 gold pieces
Which type of monster raised you? You can work with the DM to determine it, or you can choose or roll on the table below to pick.
| d8 | Your "Parents" |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was raised by aarakocra. |
| 2 | I was raised by a dragon. |
| 3 | I was raised by giants. |
| 4 | I was raised by lizardfolk. |
| 5 | I was raised by medusa. |
| 6 | I was raised by minotaurs. |
| 7 | I was raised by orcs. |
| 8 | I was raised by worgs. |
You have a deep understanding of the type of creatures that reared you. You are good at predicting the motivations and desires of monsters of the type that brought you up. For example, if you were raised by frost giants, you are good at knowing what creatures with the "giant" type want. You only understand these creatures in a general sense; for example, if you come across a gang of ogres, you don't know what that specific gang desires, but you know that in general ogres tend to be motivated by food and plunder.
Suggested Characteristics
Having been raised by monsters, you tend to have difficulty fitting in with those of your own species. Perhaps you have picked up some of the alien mannerisms or sounds of the monsters that brought you up, maybe you are rough around the edges, or maybe you simply don't understand what is expected of you in a social sense. You might learn to fit in better the more you are among other species, but in times of stress, this social veneer tends to crumble, showing the monster-child underneath.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I see the world through the eyes of the monsters that raised me. Their desires are deeply ingrained in me. |
| 2 | One person's monster is another person's loved one. |
| 3 | I am always open to new experiences. You never know what another species can teach you. |
| 4 | I love adventure, but maybe not for the reasons you do. |
| 5 | Always going with the flow is the way I live. I had to be that way to survive. |
| 6 | I am introverted around my own species. I just don't know how to act. |
| 7 | I worry a lot. Being raised by those very different from me affected me psychologically. |
| 8 | I was never taught to regulate my emotions, because my "parents" didn't have the same emotions. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Species. The monsters that raised me, or my own species, matter most to me. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Sympathy. Every sentient being needs to be understood and empathized with. (Good) |
| 3 | Adventure. I aim to become an adventurer, but maybe not for the common reasons. (Any) |
| 4 | Ferocity. By being monstrously fierce, I can make sure I get what I want. (Evil) |
| 5 | Treasure. I love wealth. Give me treasure. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Wisdom. Learning more about the ways of others and the world is the key to self-awareness. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I care most about protecting the species of monster that reared me. |
| 2 | My most treasured possession is a ring given to me by my "parent." |
| 3 | I feel closely connected to a dungeon or lair that my "parents" used to live in. It is home. |
| 4 | I feel a connection to other adventurers. At least they have experience with monsters. |
| 5 | Every monster is an abomination, and I hate them all. |
| 6 | I need to find parental figures of my own species. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always make social gaffes. |
| 2 | When I am under stress, I exhibit the mannerisms of my monster parents, such as growling, screeching, or roaring. |
| 3 | I tend to be emotionally needy when it comes to members of my own species. |
| 4 | I lose my temper easily and act inappropriately. |
| 5 | I feel a really, really strong need to fit in wherever I am. |
| 6 | I fly off the handle when I hear others dismiss any type of sentient creatures as "just monsters." |
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