You have an honorable past, but have forsaken your code and become a wandering warrior. You will do anything in your power to survive and protect yourself, even if it means breaking a few laws. You never seek a fight, but you are always prepared to wet your blade.

This background is made for the Straw Hat Ronin Rogue.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools

Equipment: A staw hat, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Although a wandering warrior has abandoned his old ways, he still caries his own virtues and code. Although they are willing to break the law, a wandering warrior will avoid doing so if able. They are far from being villainous in nature.

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 threats and potential dangers.
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 feel deeply for those I must harm.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to insult my honor.
8	I speak only when I need to.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I only steal from those who can afford it. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken. I follow no law made by man. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my village, not to any ideals, and you can either accept it or leave. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will avenge my master!
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	I cannot break my code at any cost!
2	When faced with a choice between the law and my village, I always choose my people.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I cannot run away from a battle I have no chance at winning.
6	I enjoy killing my enemies.