You were one of the unfortunate souls who was once attacked by a monstrous creature, the devourer in the night, the lurker in the hills, the terror of villages.

Many children check for this monster under the bed before they go to sleep. The town's warriors arrange hunting parties to slay it, but often do not return. The elders lay out sacrificial offerings to satiate its bloodlust.

But even in the darkest of times, some poor, terrified mortal souls are seemingly destined to survive. While many heroes and fellow prisoners fell to the monster's insatiable fury, you have managed to escape. Though you were spared from death, you were likely scarred and disfigured by your ordeal.

Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: One related to your line of work.

1	Dockworker/Fisherman	Vehicles (water)
2	Tradesperson/Merchant	Artisan's tools
3	Soldier Gaming	Gaming set or Vehicles (land)
4	Adventurer/Traveler	Vehicles (land)
5	Entertainer	Musical Instrument
6	Scholar/Healer	Alchemist's Supplies or Herbalism kit
7	Criminal	thieves' tools, forgery kit, or Disguise kit
8	Unskilled Laborer	Gaming set

Languages: Choose one of Abyssal, Draconic, Infernal, or Undercommon

Equipment: A dagger, tattered rags, a loaf of moldy bread, a small scale or tuft of hair belonging to your captor, and a pouch with 5 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Trait
1	I am driven to escape my past, and rarely stay in one place long.
2	I know secrets of my captor, but fear the harm that may befall me should others learn them.
3	Speaking of my ordeal helps sooth the still open wounds in my soul.
4	My former life is meaningless. All that matters now is what I do with the future.
5	I have faced the worst a monster can deliver and survived. I am fearless, and my resolve unshakable.
6	I am haunted my tortured past, and wake at night screaming at half-remembered horrors.
7	I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, and a weapon within arm's reach.
8	I am slow to trust, but incredibly loyal to those who have earned it.

d6	Ideal
1	Survivor: No matter the cost, I will take any action necessary to survive (Any)
2	Independence: When in trouble, the only person I can rely on is myself (Chaotic)
3	Compassionate: I have suffered long at the hands of a monster, and take pity and compassion on the suffering of others (Good)
4	Secretive: I am withdrawn, and hide my monstrous appearance for fear of drawing unwanted attention. (Chaotic)
5	Justice: I have been wronged, and will not allow the same fate to befall others. (Lawful)
6	Sycophant: During my ordeal, I became a willing servant of my captor, and spy on its behalf. (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	I have sworn vengeance on the my captor and those that follow them.
2	I long to reunite with friends and family, and protect them.
3	While a prisoner, I overheard rumors of a treasure the monster seeks. I will have that treasure for myself!
4	I seek to reclaim and rebuild my former life to the best of my ability.
5	I have been reborn as a child of the monster. I will claim my birthright as its chosen heir and successor.
6	I attribute my survival to the work of the divine, and seek to prove myself worthy of the honor.

d6	Flaw
1	I have a lust for wealth which can never be satisfied.
2	I secretly believe others are plotting to harm me.
3	I no longer enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
4	Anyone who refuses to celebrate my celebrity does not deserve my company.
5	I am paranoid and overly suspicious of others. Anyone may be an agent of evil.
6	Once I make up my mind, I follow my chosen course of action.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am driven to escape my past, and rarely stay in one place long.
2	I know secrets of my captor, but fear the harm that may befall me should others learn them.
3	Speaking of my ordeal helps sooth the still open wounds in my soul.
4	My former life is meaningless. All that matters now is what I do with the future.
5	I have faced the worst a monster can deliver and survived. I am fearless, and my resolve unshakable.
6	I am haunted my tortured past, and wake at night screaming at half-remembered horrors.
7	I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, and a weapon within arm's reach.
8	I am slow to trust, but incredibly loyal to those who have earned it.

d6	Ideal
1	Survivor: No matter the cost, I will take any action necessary to survive (Any)
2	Independence: When in trouble, the only person I can rely on is myself (Chaotic)
3	Compassionate: I have suffered long at the hands of a monster, and take pity and compassion on the suffering of others (Good)
4	Secretive: I am withdrawn, and hide my monstrous appearance for fear of drawing unwanted attention. (Chaotic)
5	Sycophant: During my ordeal, I became a willing servant of my captor, and spy on its behalf. (Evil)
6	Justice: I have been wronged, and will not allow the same fate to befall others. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	I have sworn vengeance on the my captor and those that follow them.
2	I long to reunite with friends and family, and protect them.
3	While a prisoner, I overheard rumors of a treasure the monster seeks. I will have that treasure for myself!
4	I seek to reclaim and rebuild my former life to the best of my ability.
5	I have been reborn as a child of the monster. I will claim my birthright as its chosen heir and successor.
6	I attribute my survival to the work of the divine, and seek to prove myself worthy of the honor.

d6	Flaw
1	I have a lust for wealth which can never be satisfied.
2	I secretly believe others are plotting to harm me.
3	I no longer enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
4	Anyone who refuses to celebrate my celebrity does not deserve my company.
5	I am paranoid and overly suspicious of others. Anyone may be an agent of evil.
6	Once I make up my mind, I follow my chosen course of action regardless of the consequences.