You lived in seclusion for a long time, serving a master who used you as a minion. You may have voluntarily joined your master, or your master may have kidnapped you, or he may have bought you from an orphanage. Either way, during your time together, you saw and learned things you wouldn’t have dared to dream about.
- Skill Proficiencies: A skill related to the work you have done for your master and a knowledge skill you have learned in the service of your master. Choose one from Animal Handling, Intimidation, Investigation, Sleight of Hand and choose one from Arcana, History, Nature, Religion.
- Tool Proficiencies: A tool you needed for the work you did for your master: choose one from Alchemist’s Supplies, Forgery Kit, Herbalism Kit, Poisoner’s Kit, Thieves' Tools or Tinker’s Tools.
- Languages: You learned an extraordinary language while working for your master. Choose one from Abyssal, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Undercommon.
- Equipment: The tool kit you have proficiency with, a signet ring (provides proof of working for your master), a set of dark common clothes (tipically a hooded robe), a dagger, and a belt pouch containing 20 gp.
Your Master’s Absence
For one reason or another, your master is no longer a part of your journey. Work with your DM to determine the nature ofhis absence. You can select the reaon from the table below or roll randomly.
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Your Master’s Absence |
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1
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My master has mysteriously disappeared.
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2
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I need to look up an object or acquire a hidden knowledge before I can continue training.
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3
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I did not agree with the methods of my master, so I fled away.
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4
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My master has decided that it is time for me to go my own way.
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5
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I broke an important rule of my master and was expelled.
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6
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My master was killed by one of his many enemies.
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7
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I did not live up to my expectations, so my master fired me.
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8
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I caused an accident in my master’s laboratory and escaped the consequences.
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9
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My master was driven out by the local mob, I had to save my life too, our paths were parted.
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10
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In a heated debate, I accidentally killed my master.
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Feature: Access to the Blackmarket
During your years in the service of your master, you have learned how to find access to the things you need, whether it is information, the special services of a craftsman or other expert, rare items, official or not-really-legal favors. When you’re in a city, if you spend a night questioning and investigating, you’ll gain the knowledge of who you can get them from, using your master’s name (and his ring), bribery, diplomacy, or even bending your knee.
Suggested Characteristics
Ex-Minions are heavily shaped by their master, for better or for worse. Their ideals often reflect the master they served, or they may disagree with their master's motivations. They may be plagued with doubts about their abilities or drastically overestimate them.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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It was forbidden of me to learn magic, but I secretly learned all sorts of things when my master wasn't looking.
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2
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My master wasn't very sociable, and so I grew up without much in the way of social interaction.
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3
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I talk too much and the master always had to tell me to shut up.
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4
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I am sly and conniving, and I keep secrets.
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5
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I often do what others ask without questioning it.
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6
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I idolize my master and constantly refer to his incredible deeds and experiments.
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Ideal |
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1
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Greater Good. I want to use the knowledge and skills I gained from my master to help others. (Good)
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2
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Power. The knowledge and skills I gain from my master’s teachings will allow me to dominate and control others. (Evil)
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3
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Submissive. I believe people should always follow the orders of those above them. (Lawful)
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4
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Freedom. No one should have to be a servant for another. (Chaotic)
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5
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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6
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Destiny. I am meant for more than serving others. I have a greater purpose. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
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2
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There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
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3
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My loyalty to my master remains even if I am no longer his servant.
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4
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My master is the only one who keeps me safe.
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5
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I grew a respect for magic after seeing the power it holds and hope to some day hold that power myself.
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6
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I seek to be known throughout the lands as someone with great power.
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Flaw |
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1
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I'm always ready to blindly follow the newest most powerful master in the room.
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2
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The only opinions I trust are my master's and my own.
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3
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I often feel lost without my master’s guidance.
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4
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I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my master forever.
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5
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I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst from them.
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6
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My knowledge make me superior to others.
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