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The Vigilante is loved by the common folk, hated by the nobility and their guards, and sometimes creates unnecessary chaos and violence, but is ultimately a force for good and change. They're a whirlwind of destruction and apathy, they operate in moral gray areas frowned upon by those who uphold the law, and they'll go to any length to achieve their goals. A being covered in a thin veil of heroism, barely covering a dark past full of horrible experiences that drive them to better the world around them.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Athletics, Insight
Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ tools, and either your choice of Alchemist's supplies or Tinker's tools
Languages: One language of your choice
Equipment: A crowbar, an entrenching tool (shovel), a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 30 gp
 
Feature: Anarchist's Cookbook

The Vigilante is known for unconventional tactics and guerrilla warfare, relying on powerful explosives and cunning traps to take your enemies off guard and add some excitement to combat. You are are an expert at crafting explosives and trap making. In order to craft an explosive or trap, you must make a check using your Alchemist's supplies or Tinker's tools (for explosives and traps respectively), and meet or exceed a DC set by your DM based on difficulty. Traps and explosives should be themed for the setting and you must have the proper materials for crafting. Materials can be found throughout the world, but finding certain materials can be rare. It is up to you and your DM to determine how hard it would be to find the right materials, and what the damage scale of the explosives would be.

 
Suggested Characteristics

Vigilantes may seem to have a tendency to be loose cannons, or outlaws with little-to-no moral compass, but underneath their hardened, somewhat violent exterior, they hold on dearly to a respect for life and all living beings. They try their best to be stoic, disinterested, and maintain a neutral demeanor, but sometimes they let their compassion and understanding slip through the cracks of their somewhat cynical surface.

d8 Personality Trait
1 Plan, plan, plan. Always think tactically, not emotionally.
2 I am always confident in my abilities and I always get the job done.
3 I'm very slow to trust. I keep everyone at arms length.
4 I'm driven by people. I want to see them thrive.
5 There is no dissuading me once I set my mind to something.
6 I'm blunt and somewhat rude, especially to those I see as undetermined or weak.
7 I prefer isolation and being self-reliant. I work better alone.
8 I have a short fuse, I'll blow at the smallest slight.
d6 Ideal
1 Honor. There's no life in doing terrible things. (Lawful)
2 Freedom. Liberation is the key to a real life. (Chaotic)
3 Respect. Mutual respect creates mutual understanding. (Good)
4 Power. Strength prevents failure and loss. (Evil)
5 Isolation. Staying to myself is best for everyone. It'll keep people from suffering. (Neutral)
6 Self. I serve myself and my sense of right and wrong. Nothing more. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 I will avenge a horrible loss that has befallen me.
2 I will not rest until I help my friend(s) achieve their goal(s).
3 I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.
4 I will stop those who want to watch the world suffer.
5 One life is not worth a thousand. I would gladly trade a life for the greater good.
6 I hope I can someday redeem myself of the horrible actions I've committed.
d6 Flaw
1 I never take advice from anyone. I follow my own bad instincts.
2 Violence is my solution to almost any problem.
3 I'm prone to keeping secrets and isolating myself.
4 I don't trust anyone but myself. I've been betrayed before and I won't allow it to happen again.
5 I'm a sucker for a pretty face and a sad story.
6 I can sometimes fly into uncontrollable, blood-fueled rages.
 
Variant Feature: Blurred Lines

Vigilantes aren't always about violence and chaos. Their true goal is to better the world and do what is best for the greater good, whilst living a life of constant moral grey areas. Instead of the access and knowledge of the violent cookbook, the Vigilante can opt to be a being of the people. Since their actions serve a greater purpose, and the Vigilante means well overall, even though they operate outside of the law, guards and soldiers will sometimes look the other way on actions deemed unlawful. As a being of the people, the common folk recognize their actions as helpful, and they will be somewhat willing to give them asylum when they are in need, and even sometimes help you to the best of their abilities.

 

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