Your parent or parental figure was a Hero, well-known for their good deeds. While you have lived a fairly comfortable life up to this point thanks to the wealth your mother or father had amassed during their travels, you are now embarking on a quest of your own. Weather your predecessor's fame will be an aid or hindrance remains to be seen.
- Skill Proficiencies: Pick any one skill to be proficient in.
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, One type of instrument or gaming set
- Languages: One language of choice
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of good-quality clothes, an instrument or gaming set, A trinket, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Your parent was a great hero, and as such, has done many heroic deeds. However, there is one they are best known for, one that is brought to the mind by all when their name is mentioned. the event is associated with them, and by extension, you. Pick an event from the table or roll randomly.
| d10 | Defining Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | They overthrew a tyrant. |
| 2 | They saved people during a natural disaster. |
| 3 | They stood against an invasion of terrible monsters. |
| 4 | They stopped a massive cartel of slavers. |
| 5 | They led a militia to fight off an invading army. |
| 6 | They Slew a dragon and brought it's hoard back to the people. |
| 7 | They trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a tyrant’s soldiers. |
| 8 | They used their existing influence to remove a corrupt official |
| 9 | A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave them a blessing or revealed their secret origin. |
| 10 | Recruited into a lord’s army, They rose to leadership and was commended for their heroism. |
You share a family name with great hero, and as such, all who know of your parent's good deeds will gladly aid you. Within the area in which your parent operated, many people will recognize your name, and will do what they can to aid you in your journey. however, anyone your parent may hve wronged, such as criminals, bandits, and beings of evil will gladly take their revenge through you.
Suggested Characteristics
A hero's child may want to follow in their footsteps, or they may want to walk their own path. either way, consider how their legacy affects your own actions.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge people by their actions, not their words. |
| 2 | If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. |
| 3 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. |
| 4 | I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments. |
| 5 | I imitate my parent to instill confidence in others. |
| 6 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. |
| 7 | I cite my parent's great deeds and aspire to match them. |
| 8 | I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charity. The best way to live is by helping others. (Good) |
| 2 | Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) |
| 5 | Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I do not know where my Heroic parent is. One day, I hope to see them again. |
| 2 | I grew to love the places my parent described in their tales, and wish to protect them just as they did. |
| 3 | I am often compared to my parent, for better or for worse. I wish to be known as more than just the child of someone great. |
| 4 | I have a trinket given to me by my parent, and I carry it with me so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | A tyrant my parent wronged will stop at nothing to see me killed. |
| 2 | I’m convinced I share a destiny with my parent, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
| 3 | I know a horrible secret my parent hides, and I'm terrified of it getting out and ruining them. |
| 4 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. |
| 5 | Secretly, I believe that I will never compare to my parent's great deeds, and wonder if it would just be better to go out in flames for a shot at glory. |
| 6 | I have trouble trusting in my allies. |
Contacts
IF your parent worked with anyone closely, such as an adventuring party or military organization, they may have had close friends that you may be in contact with. They may prove to be powerful allies in a time of need.
It's very possibly that you may resent the heroic influence of your parent, and wish to come into your own, as a hero or not. You may change your name, dstay away from their old stomping grounds, or even actively try to discredit them to avoid being associated with them.
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