Rrakkma Veteran

You have previously served as a member of one or more rrakkmas, hunting parties seeking to locate and kill Illithids. You are familiar with signs of their presence and how to discern signs left of groups of thralls being controlled by Illithid rather than independent members of a monstrous band. You have also learned their tactics, how to attack in a group or alone to kill them, and how to defend against their abilities.

You are also always on the lookout for signs of Illithid in your journeys and will immediately seek to get word to band organizers to help strike at them wherever they are found.

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Investigation.

Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s Kit.

Languages: One of your choice from Undercommon, Gith, or Deep Speech.

Equipment: One set of traveler’s clothes and a pouch containing 25 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Illithids are dangerous creatures, and survivors of Illithid hunting parties come back with experience, and some with scars of unbelievable terror. Participation in these groups have a lasting effect on rrakkma members.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m haunted by memories of fighting the Illithid. I can’t get the images of violence and horror out of my mind.
2	I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
3	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
4	I have a crude sense of humor.
5	Life is too short to take most things seriously. Eventually, troubles will pass with time so enjoy the moment.
6	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
7	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
8	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.

d6	Ideal
1	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2	Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (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	Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there’s nothing left to know. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
4	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
5	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
6	My honor is my life.

d6	Flaw
1	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and societies.
5	I’m exceptionally cautious, planning laboriously and devising countless contingencies.
6	I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.