Proclaimer

You honor the Godsbreath covenant by collecting and telling stories that venerate them and the Godsbreath community. As part of your calling, you travel widely, sharing your tales with those you meet and gathering stories of their lives in turn.

Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Performance, plus one of your choice from History, Insight, and Religion

Languages: Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: Equipment: A musical instrument of your choice, a holy symbol of your gods, blanket, robes, 3 days of rations, a waterskin, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

 While Proclaimers spend much of their youth learning the history and background of both their religious and secular communities, as adults they travel often, honing their ability to tell the stories that honor their gods and being venerated as representatives from those gods by their listeners. Choose characteristics from the acolyte, folk hero, or entertainer backgrounds.

d10	Personality Trait
1	I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2	I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
3	Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
4	I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
5	I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods.
6	If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
7	I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
8	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
9	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
10	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.

d10	Ideal
1	Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
2	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
4	Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
5	Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
6	Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
7	Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
8	Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
9	Vigilance. A free people must be carefully taught, lest they be misled. (Neutral)
10	Expression. Music, joy, and laughter are the keys to freedom. (Good)

d8	Bond
1	I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
2	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
3	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
4	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
5	Everything I do is for the common people.
6	I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.
7	I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my parents died.
8	A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.

d8	Flaw
1	I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
2	The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
3	I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
4	My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god.
5	I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy.
6	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
7	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
8	I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.