You have been thrown out of your home and may never return. Where were you before you were exiled? What did you do to deserve the exile? Were you falsely accused and if so why? What are the conditions of your return if there are any? Are you over your exile, or are you still torn by it? Do you still have contacts with your old life, or have you been fully cut off? Do you carry something with you to remember and if so to remember what? Your home? Your crime? Revenge?
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival and Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: None
- Languages: Common and two languages of your choice.
- Equipment: Tattered travelers clothes, a winter blanket, a pouch containing 25 gp, and a reminder of home (a drawing, a ring, ect.)
Type of Exile
There are many different kinds of exiles, implying different reasons for being cast out. You can roll on the following table to determine your exile type or choose one that best fits your character.
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Type of Exile |
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1
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You were found guilty for a crime you may or may not or have committed. You had the choice to leave or go to prison. You chose to leave.
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2
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You were exiled after assaulting someone of high importance.
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3
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You chose to run away/leave because you were tired of how people treated you.
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4
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You simply decided to leave.
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5
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You were singled out as unwelcome in the society you were raised in and become isolated.
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6
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You were exiled for not following the rules.
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Feature: Past Echoes
You may have been forced to leave your previous life, but it hasn't left you. You have knowledge about the ways people treat one another and therefore have been gifted with skills revolving around a quick-witted nature. Odds are you can talk someone into giving you a hot meal for the evening or perhaps even a warm bed.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I feel a need to prove myself to others so I won't be thrown out again.
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2
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I avoid the topic of my former home as much as possible.
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3
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I still follow the culture and practices of my old life.
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4
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I position myself with my back to a solid surface.
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5
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I haven't talked in so long that it's hard to speak. I can only get a few grunts and words out.
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6
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I've made enough enemies, I'd much rather make friends.
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Ideal |
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1
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Spite: Those idiots will regret the day they threw me out. (Evil)
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2
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Change: The rules I was exiled for were dated and wrong. I must change them. (Chaotic)
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3
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Destiny: I must make the best of my exile and use my abilities to help others. (Good)
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4
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Belonging: I need to find myself a place to belong. (Neutral)
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Bond |
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1
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I was falsely accused and exiled, I will not stand for injustice toward others.
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2
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There were people who conspired my exile. I will get my revenge
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3
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I still have a friend or two from my old life who I can still talk to.
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4
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I will never forget my old home.
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5
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The past is behind me, I must work towards a better future for myself.
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6
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The freedom I gained from my exile from the strict rules of my former home is somethng I won't let anyone take away from me.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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There are people from my old life who want me dead.
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2
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I am often incredibly defensive, seeing accusations where none were made.
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3
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I have taken to substance abuse to cope with my situtation.
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4
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I have trouble holding my tongue, I must speak out.
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5
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I am slow to trust others.
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6
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I am obsessed with gaining revenge against those who exiled me.
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