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As the flames behind burn everything you have ever known you walk forward alone remembered by no one. Forgotten Ronin have lost everything they know by no fault of their own, be it plague, war, bandits, or curses these samurai became Ronin not for the loss of honor but the loss of home. Tragic their beginnings may be they move forward doing good where they can hoping to find death in battle. or another reason to live.

Starting equipment: a Greatsword (odachi), Longsword (Katana), and Choose 3 from [ Shortsword (Wakizashi), Dagger (Tanto), Longbow & 20 arrow quiver, Or leather armor ].
a pouch containing 10 Gp, a whetstone,  a smithing tool, an instrument that u chose, a set of fine Samurai Clothes, and a memento of your Past life.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, and one more of your choice.
Tool Proficiencies: Smith's tool, Land Vehicle (for horses only), and one instrument of choice.
Equipment: a Greatsword (odachi), Longsword (Katana), and Choose 3 from [ Shortsword (Wakizashi), Dagger (Tanto), Longbow & 20 arrow quiver, Or leather armor ].
a pouch containing 10 Gp, a smithing tool, an instrument that u chose, a set of fine Samurai Clothes. and a memento of your Past life.
 
Feature: Masterless

You are a solitary warrior, shackled by no code or authority beyond your own. Whenever you make a saving throw to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself, roll a 1d6 and add the number rolled to the saving throw. 

 
Suggested Characteristics
d6 Personality Trait
1 I put out a solemn and quiet veneer to those around me, even if my feelings don't reflect it.
2 I constantly dwell on my past failures, sometimes at the worst opportunities.
3 I have a strong code of honor.
4 I refuse to talk about my past, no matter what.
5 I begin or end my day with small traditional rituals of my past life.
6 Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice.
d6 Ideal
1 Open. I have much to learn from the kindly folk I meet along my way. (Good)
2 Polite. My past influences me to be kind and courteous to those I meet. (Lawful)
3 Aspiration. I strive to search for opportunities to prove myself, no matter their source. (Chaotic)
4 Cold. The actions of my past are all that propel me forwards; those around me now have little meaning to me. (Evil)
5 Distant. I tend to dwell on my past, of no fault of those around me, rather than live in the present. (Neutral)
6 Suspicious. At any given moment, my past may come to haunt me. I have to be prepared for any possibility. (Any)
d7 Bond
1 So long as I have this token from my home, I can face any adversity on my way.
2 The pursuit of regaining my honor is a constant source of motivation for me.
3 There is no greater cause than helping others in need.
4 People from my past are hunting me. I won't let them take me before my goals are finished.
5 The struggles and strength of the people around me motivate me to keep moving on.
6 Though I had no choice, I lament having to leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day.
7 live by the blade, die by the blade.
d8 Flaw
1 I am secretly (or not so secretly) convinced of the superiority of myself over those around me.
2 I shut others out, to avoid making any meaningful relationships.
3 I try to lose myself in drink or drugs, rather than dwelling on my failures.
4 I condemn those who hurt others, even if they are mistakes, no matter the circumstance.
5 Those that may have opposed my past life are still enemies to me.
6 Small things remind me of my failures, darkening my mood.
7 live by the blade, die by the blade.
8 I rather die than to Run from a Fair Fight.
 

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