Servant

You were the servant of some powerful lord or wealthy merchant. As you grew, your employer found more and more uses for you. You know how to clean, but you are also a trained valet, or a sommelier, or a cook. But more than that, you are useful because of the things you hear. No one knows gossip like the servants, and no one is better able to listen in on private conversations of nobles than someone serving them drinks. 

You are one of the invisible; those above your station are practiced at ignoring you. Your employer, at least, knew how to use this to their advantage. But it's possible that others came to you as well, using you as one node in a larger spy network. Your master, your employer, always treated you well and respected you for your many talents.

But then something happened. Something bad, that left you unemployed and homeless. Your employer is dead, as is their family. Whether the manor burned down in an accident or they were the target of assassins (or both) should be worked out with the Dungeon Master. You can't go home again, because home is no longer there. And while you may still be loyal to the family, that means little with all of them (or most of them) dead.

 

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Cobbler's Tools, Cook's Utensils, Weaver's Tools, or Three-Dragon Ante Set

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A sign from your former employer, a set of dark-colored common clothes, a dice set,  and an Explorer's Pack

Suggested Characteristics

Skilled at serving and listening, you tend not to want too much attention, just out of habit.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m good at hiding my true thoughts and feelings.
2	When I’m in doubt about revealing something, I assume it’s a secret, and I don’t share it.
3	I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
4	I have no patience with people who get in my way.
5	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
6	I strive to have no personality — it’s easier to forget what’s hardly there.
7	I am very aware of proper etiquette, as I've seen it in action all my life.
8	I never show my anger. I just plot my revenge.

d6	Ideal
1	Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)
2	Control. I like pulling the strings. (Lawful)
3	Secrets. I collect secrets and sell them to the highest bidder. (Any)
4	Knowledge. I want to know as much as I can about this city and how it works. (Any)
5	Independence. I value the freedom to pursue my own goals without interference. (Chaotic)
6	Protection. It isn’t right for innocents to suffer because of the arrogance of the powerful. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
2	A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
3	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
4	I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my home
5	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
6	Someone murdered my former master. And when I find them, I'll get justice.

d6	Flaw
1	I believe everyone has a price and am cynical toward those who present themselves as virtuous.
2	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.
3	I have trouble trusting anyone but myself.
4	I can’t help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across.
5	I’ll say anything to avoid having to do extra work.
6	I’m a great gambler. I’m just bad at math and logic.