You are from a strong, powerful, noble family. Your family ruled over vast lands and had great connections. But not anymore. Your family is no longer in power. Be it because of a secret coming out, a revolution, a lack of heirs, any reason to topple this once revered family. Whatever it is, your noble title is no more and you can not claim any privileges that would have come with it.
Work with your DM to figure out how your character would react to their lack of nobility. Were you born into nobility and witnessed its collapse? Did you find an old tie to a no longer existing house of nobles that you wish to revive? Will you attempt to take back your title or is your title you long to escape from? Does your title give you a sense of pride? Shame? Something else entirely? What does the prospect of "being a noble" mean to you? Is it something to strive towards? Is it something to leave buried?
The more you know about how you and your family lost their title and what they were like before and after this loss, the more you can incorporate it into your campaign.
- Skill Proficiencies: History and Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one of the following:
- One tool from Artisan's Tools OR one tool from Other Tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Choose one of the following
- A set of fine clothes OR a set of common clothes
Choose two of the following:
- Sealing wax, silken robes, a scroll of pedigree, OR a signet ring
Choose one of the following
- A Burglar's Pack, Diplomat's Pack, OR an Explorer's Pack
3d4 x 10gp worth of wealth OR discuss with DM
You have always had a knack for others treating you with respect and authority. Maybe you were raised to have this demeanor about you. Or maybe it is just something you've always had deep within. Whatever the case may be, common folk will tend to listen to your advice, requests, suggestions, etc more often than not. Maybe they recognize the grace of power. Maybe they find you someone to look up to. You can always find people who are willing to listen to what you ask of them.
Roll with advantage when using Persuasion against non-hostile NPCs
Suggested Characteristics
Characters that are Fallen From Grace are still heavily tied to their noble title whether they know it or not. It is something that will always loom over them. The responsibility, the disgust, the intrigue, all of the emotions tied to this one simple fact are always present in their heads. It might be something they are consciously aware of and make their decisions around their lost title. Or it may be something they have yet to realize influences them and their actions.
| d5 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world. |
| 2 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
| 3 | Something about me makes everyone look up to me and I live for their approval |
| 4 | My noble title means everything to me and I will not allow myself to stop acting like the noble I am |
| 5 | Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
| 5 | Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
| 6 | Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family. |
| 2 | My house’s alliance with another noble family must be regained in order to revive my family's title |
| 3 | Nothing is more important than the other members of my family. |
| 4 | I am ashamed of my family's past and will do anything to distance myself from it |
| 5 | While I wish to not reclaim nobility, another beloved member of my family does. I will do anything I can to help them become the next leader of our noble family |
| 6 | The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am the reason my family lost their noble title |
| 2 | I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever. |
| 3 | I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger. |
| 4 | I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. |
| 5 | In fact, the world does revolve around me. |
| 6 | By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family. |
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