After years of purposeless wandering and fruitless searching, you have found your cause. Be it a god or religion, a political campaign, a philosophical movement, or simply promotion of Master Tuckin's fine ales and mead, you have seen the light and are wholeheartedly devoted to furthering your chosen cause. You are dogged and adamant in your promotion of this cause, preaching to anyone and everyone about your truth. You cannot stand to be contradicted and see it as blasphemy. And yes, you drive your party members up a wall on a regular basis. One of these days you may be murdered in your sleep. How did you find your cause? Were you led into it by a friend or family member? Why are you so unbending in your convictions? Can you work with those who do not fully subscribe to (or, at least, say that they subscribe to) your ideas? How far will you go to convince others of your truth?
- Skill Proficiencies: Two of the following, appropriate for your backstory: Religion, Arcana, History, Investigation, Deception, Intimidation, Persuasion, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies
- Languages: Common, one exotic language of choice (gained through your efforts at conversion)
- Equipment: Symbol of your cause (religious idol, insignia, amulet, etc.), A uniform, a signet ring, one evil/cursed item, and a satchel containing 35 gp's
Type of Zealotry
You are devoted to one cause, and one cause only. All others pale in comparison to your cause's cosmic importance.
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Type of Zealotry |
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1
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One True God
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2
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Our Future Ruler(s)
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3
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Anarchist
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4
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Let Go of Your Earthly Attachments
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5
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It's The End of the World As We Know It
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6
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The Best Mead (Or Other Good) In The Whole Universe
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Feature: Conversion
You try to draw others to your cause. Aggressively. Any time you are in a populated area, you are out on the street corners, ringing your bell, trying to draw in a crowd, soliciting donations, giving rousing speeches and, of course, passing out pamphlets that you create in your spare time. Sometimes you are able to successfully persuade members of the crowd to your cause, and as such find them to be willing acolytes, malleable to instruction. What you do with their malleability is, of course, entirely up to you. You are also able to collect modest donations while spending time in the street amongst the masses. However, not everyone appreciates your little rallies, and occasionally you are targeted for harassment (or worse). Your single-mindedness is also seen as off-putting, and with the mentally disciplined it is often difficult to make headway into friendships, or even working relationships.
Suggested Characteristics
Your convictions run deep, and nothing can set you off of your chosen path. Not even a hulking bugbear foaming at the mouth, ready to crush you to dust. Even in face of terrifying enemies, you remember your purpose, and before engaging in combat you will often deliver a blistering sermon to your would-be combatants that leaves your enemies quaking in their boots (or footwear of choice).
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I have to speak with every potential convert, even if we're in a hurry.
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2
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I mutter to myself constantly about my cause and my conversion plans.
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3
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I have very specific daily rituals related to my cause, and I become very cranky if I am not able to complete them.
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4
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I am naturally charming and charismatic, and you don't even realize I've launched into a pitch about my cause until it's too late.
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5
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I feel the need to bellow everything dramatically, as it seems to add importance to whatever I am saying.
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6
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I'm confident in my convictions, but I am very timid in speaking about them, and I often stutter and stumble when trying to explain the grand concepts of my cause.
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7
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I am very judgmental and like to whisper sly, cutting comments to nearby party members about other party members.
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8
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There is something off about me. I smile far too much and speak far too cheerily all the time.
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Ideal |
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1
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I Will Save Them All. I have been granted a vision of truth, and I will use my knowledge to shepherd all I can into the safety of my flock. (Good)
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2
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Truth And Order Must Prevail. The world is chaos, and I have found the way to return it to perfect order. (Lawful)
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3
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This Is My Path. What is, is. I have been set on a path and I will walk it, for good or ill. (Any)
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4
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For The Glory. I serve my cause knowing that I will be greatly rewarded for it. (Evil)
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5
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A Sucker Is Born Every Minute. People are so gullible. Dazzle them with a few promises and they're eating out of your hands like street pigeons. (Chaotic)
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6
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This Is The Greatest. Really. I just think this is the greatest, and everyone should know. (Neutral)
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Bond |
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1
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I am itching to make a pilgrimage to the original source of my cause (shrine of a God, meeting with a political figure you are championing, tavern purveying the fine goods you are trumpeting to all who will hear).
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2
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There is a faction of zealots directly opposed to my goals, and I find myself competing with them for converts, as well as seeking out fellow believers for support and aid.
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3
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My parents just don't get me. I've tried to explain, but they still don't understand why I'm throwing away your life with "this nonsense". I've decided to cut all ties and just hope that I never run into them.
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4
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I have a direct connection with the God/champion/philosopher/prophet I am representing, and commune/correspond with them often asking for advice.
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5
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I lived a seedy life before I saw the light and donned my robes. I have tried to leave my past in the past, but inevitably it will catch up to me.
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6
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My zealotry includes pursuit of a powerful magical artifact (a Holy Grail), and I will stop at nothing to obtain it.
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Flaw |
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1
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I really don't know when to shut up.
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2
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I am blinded by my devotion to my cause, and have difficulty thinking critically and problem-solving.
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3
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I am so obsessed with advancing my cause that I have become an insomniac, and often stay up until all hours of the night writing out pamphlets, making plans, and generally muttering to myself.
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4
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My collected "donations" are actually used to support my addiction, and God help me if my devotees ever find out about this.
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5
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Beneath my front of devotion, I am actually a nihilist and a cynic, and lead an empty life marred by depression and a lack of a sense of purpose.
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6
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My cause is actually terrible and I know it. The problem is, I am too prideful and have devoted too many years to it to actually admit it, so I keep on keeping on, pretending that everything is fine.
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