You spent several years of your life dedicated to a higher power, god, or pantheon. Operating as part of their clergy, holy warriors, cults, or other paragon of these higher powers. You rose to sufficient enough status as to be recognized. However something happened and this order turned against you and cast you out to fend for yourself.
What higher power, god, or pantheon did you serve and in what capacity? How high up did you rise within this order? Were you cast out publicly or in secret? Did you deserve to be cast out or was it unjust? Are those that cast you out gaining from your vacancy?
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion and one of your choice.
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A broken holy symbol, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp.
As a previous member of a religious order you know dangerous truths about the order and people within it. You can use this to your advantage when trying to gather or pry information from members of the order, or as a bargaining chip for enemies of the order.
Suggested Characteristics
Your experience is tainted by your excommunication whether it was justified or not and it has left a lasting impression on your personality.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I constantly compare myself to the idolized version of myself before I was excommunicated. |
| 2 | I find mention of my previous order repugnant |
| 3 | I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen. |
| 4 | Nothing can shake my dour mood |
| 5 | I scoff at those who still follow religions. |
| 6 | I still seek to abide by my orders tenants even though I am no longer a part of it. |
| 7 | I've learned to live a rough life after excommunication and find fine things frivolous. |
| 8 | I will lie, cheat, and steal to get what I want. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition. The ancient traditions of my order must be upheld whether I am part of it or not. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
| 3 | Change. Changing my status opened my eyes to the possibilities, everyone should experience this. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I hope to one day outgrow my previous order (Evil) |
| 5 | Faith. I trust that my deity still guides me, and will continue to seek their guidance (Lawful) |
| 6 | Revenge. I seek to enact revenge upon those who excommunicated me. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've developed kinship with the other outcasts. |
| 2 | I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic. |
| 3 | I hope to redeem myself in the eyes of my mentor from the order. |
| 4 | My family is all I have left. |
| 5 | I will do anything to destroy the temple where I served. |
| 6 | I seek to enlighten my order and seek the truth of my banishment. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
| 2 | I distrust anyone with a religious background. |
| 3 | I blindly trust those that protest my excommunication. |
| 4 | I am inflexible in my thinking. |
| 5 | I expect the worst from everyone. |
| 6 | I am blindsided by my quest for revenge or redemption. |
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