In a former life you raided, pillaged, and generally made life hell for all you encountered. Then something changed. One day the weight of the bodies left in your wake began crushing you and you vowed to change your ways. It may be utterly impossible to make up for all the harm you've done, but that won't stop you from trying.
- Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Sea or land vehicles, disguise kit
- Languages: Goblin, Orc, or Undercommon
- Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Recovering Reputation
You made a name for yourself doing monstrous deeds, but news of your attempt at redemption is beginning to spread. Wherever you travel, your name is likely known, but the details on your current standing are fuzzy. For the most part, people will leave you and those you travel with alone, unless they have a very good reason for approaching.
Suggested Characteristics
Redeemed villains tend to carry a tremendous amount of guilt with them, but are also extremely proficient in the arts of violence. This internal struggle doesn't always leave one with the rosiest demeanor. Some are able to mask their guilt with smiles.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I make a grand effort to do good wherever I go.
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2
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I understand the mind of criminals and try to reform them.
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3
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I do not burden strangers with my presence.
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4
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I expend great effort trying to show how I've changed.
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5
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I am hesitant to draw my weapons.
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6
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I avoid places of ill-repute.
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7
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I always visit local graveyards.
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8
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I despise those who bring up my past life.
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Ideal |
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1
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Conviction. Adherence to the law is all that separates me form who I was. (Lawful)
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2
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Creativity. Making up for my crimes requires imagination. (Chaotic)
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3
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Penitence. If I can reform, anyone can. (Good)
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4
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Acceptance. I cannot make up for what I've done, but I refuse to commit such acts again. (Neutral)
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5
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Punishment. I will show the wicked what I have learned by any means necessary. (Chaotic)
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6
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Charity. The only way to make up for my crimes is to spend every day helping those I've wronged. (Good)
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Bond |
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1
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There's a particular victim I must make amends to.
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2
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Those I used to serve are still out there and I will find them.
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3
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Redemption requires a great sacrifice and I'm looking to make one.
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4
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I am fleeing those who wish to bring back the old me.
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5
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My acts brought doom to someone I cared for. That will never happen again.
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6
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My blade is aimed at those who act like I used to, no matter where they hide.
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Flaw |
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1
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When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
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2
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When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
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3
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If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
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4
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I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
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5
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I turn tail and run when things look bad.
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6
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An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.
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