You are the scion of a noble household. Whether you hail from Caspia, Elyria, or Westemär, the fall of Drakkenheim has either adversely impacted your family’s fortunes, or created a tantalizing
opportunity to increase your political power and influence.
- Skill Proficiencies: Two of the following: Persuasion, Athletics, History, or Intimidation
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A signet ring or brooch bearing your family crest,
a cape in the colours of your house, a set of fine clothes, and a
pouch containing 25 gp.
1 I was well celebrated in my city as a slayer of a great troll.
2 I witnessed the death of my family during the civil war. They were
targets for their ties to the von Kessel name.
3 I led my knights to victory in defending our castle during a raid in
the war.
4 I lost a lot of good soldiers in an earlier expedition into
Drakkenheim. We never made it past the gate.
5 My house was an enemy of the von Kessel family and had many
battles with them.
6 I broke ties with my family when they folded to the Silver Order.
7 I am related, not to a king or queen, but to a noble figure who
sat in the small council and made important decisions for their
represented house.
8 My family lost everything in the destruction of Drakkenheim. We
are noble only in name, no longer in standing.
| d8 | Defining Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was well celebrated in my city as a slayer of a great troll. |
| 2 | I witnessed the death of my family during the civil war. They were targets for their ties to the von Kessel name. |
| 3 | I led my knights to victory in defending our castle during a raid in the war. |
| 4 | I lost a lot of good soldiers in an earlier expedition into Drakkenheim. We never made it past the gate. |
| 5 | My house was an enemy of the von Kessel family and had many battles with them. |
| 6 | I broke ties with my family when they folded to the Silver Order. |
| 7 | I am related, not to a king or queen, but to a noble figure who sat in the small council and made important decisions for their represented house. |
| 8 | My family lost everything in the destruction of Drakkenheim. We are noble only in name, no longer in standing. |
During a short rest you can give an inspiring pep talk to a number of allies equal to your proficiency bonus. Once in the next 8 hours, each of those allies can roll 1d4 and add it to the
result of a single attack roll, ability check, or saving throw.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Trait (1d8)
1 I consider myself a renowned monster slayer, and like to remind
everyone of the many accomplishments I hold to my name.
2 I keep family traditions close. Honour and family are amongst
the most important things in the world, and I cherish them.
3 I miss the comforts of my home. This city is dirty and smells terrible.
4 I believe in the good in people, and I hope to find a peaceful
resolution to our problems. A diplomatic approach is something
Westemär greatly needs.
5 As a noble, I have a responsibility to protect those who cannot
protect themselves.
6 It is highly important that I look my best and maintain my regal
demeanor in all situations. My reputation must go untarnished.
7 I may be of noble birth, but have lived life on the road for some
time. I am more than willing to share what I have with others, as
I am no better or worse than anyone else.
8 There is no challenge I can’t face. I heard about the horrors and
monsters of this world, and I am what they fear the most.
Ideal (1d6)
1 Respect. I am a respected member of my family, and I expect
what remains of Drakkenheim’s nobility and royal line to
acknowledge my standing. (Lawful)
2 Responsibility. It is my responsibility as a representative of my
noble line to remain cordial, and diplomatic in dealings with the
various high ranking members of Drakkenheim’s society. (Good)
3 Privacy. I do not wish for my nobility to come up. It may be best
if the people of Drakkenheim do not know who I am. At least for
now. (Any)
4 Duty. It is my duty to aid the people of Drakkenheim. As a noble I
was connected to this city, and it is what is expected of me. (Good)
5 Glory. I must claim my victories and prove myself in battle. (Any)
6 Family. Blood is thicker than water and I will fight to defend my
family’s honour. (Good)
Bond (1d6)
1 I must prove myself as a great warrior for my house and my people.
2 My family was once bound to the royal family of Westemär, I
must ensure we remain bound to whoever takes the throne.
3 My family’s fortune was lost. Drakkenheim may be our last
chance to get it back.
4 My family was betrayed by one of the royal houses, and I plan to
make sure any that remain of that name are brought to justice
and my family takes its place where it belongs.
5 I am destined to rule, as my ancestors before me have.
6 I have been sent unwillingly on a diplomatic mission to Drakkenheim.
I am to gain political standing in these crumbling ruins.
Flaw (1d6)
1 I boast about my own triumphs, and belittle the
accomplishments of others.
2 Bound by honor, I can never back down from a challenge, nor can
I let those who undervalue my name go unchallenged.
3 I do not like getting my hands dirty. Other people must do the
heavy lifting, not me.
4 I like to flaunt my wealth, and I spare no expense.
5 I’m never wrong. Even if I was, I would never admit it.
6 I was forced to lead, but I am very far out of my depth and
desperately hoping people do not catch on that I don’t know
what I am doing here.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I consider myself a renowned monster slayer, and like to remind everyone of the many accomplishments I hold to my name. |
| 2 | I keep family traditions close. Honour and family are amongst the most important things in the world, and I cherish them. |
| 3 | I miss the comforts of my home. This city is dirty and smells terrible. |
| 4 | I believe in the good in people, and I hope to find a peaceful resolution to our problems. A diplomatic approach is something Westemär greatly needs. |
| 5 | As a noble, I have a responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | It is highly important that I look my best and maintain my regal demeanor in all situations. My reputation must go untarnished. |
| 7 | I may be of noble birth, but have lived life on the road for some time. I am more than willing to share what I have with others, as I am no better or worse than anyone else. |
| 8 | There is no challenge I can’t face. I heard about the horrors and monsters of this world, and I am what they fear the most. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. I am a respected member of my family, and I expect what remains of Drakkenheim’s nobility and royal line to acknowledge my standing. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Respect. I am a respected member of my family, and I expect what remains of Drakkenheim’s nobility and royal line to acknowledge my standing. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Privacy. I do not wish for my nobility to come up. It may be best if the people of Drakkenheim do not know who I am. At least for now. (Any) |
| 4 | Duty. It is my duty to aid the people of Drakkenheim. As a noble I was connected to this city, and it is what is expected of me. (Good) |
| 5 | Glory. I must claim my victories and prove myself in battle. (Any) |
| 6 | Family. Blood is thicker than water and I will fight to defend my family’s honour. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I must prove myself as a great warrior for my house and my people. |
| 2 | My family was once bound to the royal family of Westemär, I must ensure we remain bound to whoever takes the throne. |
| 3 | My family’s fortune was lost. Drakkenheim may be our last chance to get it back. |
| 4 | My family was betrayed by one of the royal houses, and I plan to make sure any that remain of that name are brought to justice and my family takes its place where it belongs. |
| 5 | I am destined to rule, as my ancestors before me have. |
| 6 | I have been sent unwillingly on a diplomatic mission to Drakkenheim. I am to gain political standing in these crumbling ruins. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I boast about my own triumphs, and belittle the accomplishments of others. |
| 2 | Bound by honor, I can never back down from a challenge, nor can I let those who undervalue my name go unchallenged. |
| 3 | I do not like getting my hands dirty. Other people must do the heavy lifting, not me. |
| 4 | I like to flaunt my wealth, and I spare no expense. |
| 5 | I’m never wrong. Even if I was, I would never admit it. |
| 6 | I was forced to lead, but I am very far out of my depth and desperately hoping people do not catch on that I don’t know what I am doing here. |
In the years following the destruction of Drakkenheim, calamity and misfortune wracked your house leaving you the sole surviving heir. Penniless and without land, you have come to
Drakkenheim to rebuild your family’s legacy.
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