The Hollow Agents are a team that became trapped on Exandria while pursuing a simulacrum of Manshoon that had been building a foothold on Eberron, or as they refer to it, Homeworld. Over time, The Hollow Agents have largely forgotten their original mission and became more of a clan and society in and of itself, growing an intelligence network over a period of about 200 years. The clan prefers to keep a low profile and does not take passionate stances that would draw attention. However, individual members can be of any moral stance, and often readily adapt to the culture they are raised in.
You are an experienced agent with a history of breaking the law. using your abilities to evade guards and attention, or deceiving single-skins into giving you whatever you need.
The Hallow Agents has a wide network of changeling agents, and you can take advantage of the havens, traditions, and personas your people have sowed across the lands.
As an agent, you’re most comfortable on the move and dislike staying in any one place for too long. You have little attachment to any concept of nation or property; your first loyalty is to your clan and your friends.
| d6 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blackmailer |
| 2 | Burglar |
| 3 | Fence |
| 4 | Smuggler |
| 5 | Deal Maker |
| 6 | Invesitgator |
The Hallow Agents use well-established personas to secure shelter and information wherever they go. This could be a priest who will receive sustenance at the local temple, a folk hero who will be sheltered by the common people, or a veteran soldier who can always get a bed at the local garrison. When you’re approaching a new community, work with the DM to
determine if there could be a persona with roots in that place; as long as you play that role, you can usually obtain modest food and lodging and gain access to local gossip.
In addition, when you encounter other members of your clan, you can ask them for help or information, provided this doesn’t place them at risk. However, this is a two-way
street; if another member of your clan approaches you with a reasonable request, you’re expected to provide assistance.
Suggested Characteristics
These are the suggested characteristics for a Hollow Agent.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable and important—or where such things could be hidden. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I insinuate myself into people’s lives to prey on their weakness and secure their fortunes. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. |
| 2 | I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment. |
| 3 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 4 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) |
| 6 | Knowledge. Secrets are the only currency that matters. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I owe my clan a great debt for forging me into the person I am today. |
| 2 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my clan. |
| 3 | I do everything for my clan. My first thought is keeping them safe. |
| 4 | I am exceptional. I do this because no one else can, and no one can stop me. |
| 5 | I joined a criminal gang to learn useful skills, then abandoned the identity; I still care about my old comrades, but I’m afraid to go back. |
| 6 | Someone died saving my life, but they live on through me as one of my personas. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm working for a hidden faction in my house that gives me secret assignments. |
| 2 | I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually. |
| 3 | If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. |
| 4 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 5 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 6 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. |
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