Downtrodden

You grew up in a place where the people in power are cruel and vicious, and their people suffer because of it. Your humble standing in this society forced you to adapt and harden quickly as you pushed against the harsh chains set upon you. You are a rebel through and through, for better or for worse.

Skill Proficiencies: Survival and either Intimidation or persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with Thieves’ tools and a Forgery kit

Languages: None

Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice), A ruined trinket reminding you of home, a knife, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 5gp

Suggested Characteristics

The Downtrodden look at their life with all kinds of emotion. Either stuck in the past or always looking towards the future, that is for you to decide.

d8	Personality Trait
1	If someone is in trouble, I always lend a hand
2	Action first, thinking second
3	I have a healthy disregard for authority
4	A win is a win. No matter the tactics involved
5	You’re only truly in trouble if you get caught
6	Nothing ventured, nothing gained
7	I’d rather run then cave someone’s face in
8	I improvise so my plans can never go wrong.

d6	Ideal
1	Humanity. People should be treated with the same amount of respect they wish to be treated with (Good)
2	Decency. Everyone should get a chance to prove themselves before being shut down(Lawful)
3	Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4	Power. If I was in charge, they would all kneel to me instead (Evil)
5	Survival. When it comes down to it, I will always save my own skin (Neutral)
6	Change. Living in a world where everything stays the same is not meant for me (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I left family back home, one day I wish to give them a better life
2	Someone once gave me a huge beating, I will never let anyone be treated that way again.
3	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
4	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
5	My “best friend” turned me in, I will never forgive them.
6	The person who taught me everything I know has been captured and taken away, someday I will free them

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t stand it when people tell me what I can or can’t do
2	I act before I even consider thinking about the best course of action
3	I prefer to solve my problems with violence
4	When it comes down to it, I’m actually a coward
5	I’m very bad at sharing, finders keepers, right?
6	I never trust anyone or anything, other than my gut