You've spent years in close contact with supernatural creatures such as Hags, Ghosts, Vampires, or Werewolves. You may have been the adoptive child of a Green Hag, practiced the family business of ghost-hunting, been a minor courtier to a Fey court, or the willing servant of a Vampire's estate. Whether you are a magical being yourself or not, you certainly feel at ease in the presence of such creatures.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Nature, or History
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit or a set of tools befitting your experience
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A scroll case filled with cryptic notes, a pair of iron spikes, a steel mirror, three pieces of chalk, a pouch containing 1 pound of salt, a set of common clothes, and 5 gp.
Additionally, you may have one Trinket from the Horror Trinket table in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft.
To randomly determine the nature of your companionship with the Night, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Companionship |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Vampire's Servant |
| 2 | A Hag's adoptive child |
| 3 | An Ancestor's Ghost |
| 4 | Parents are Ulmist Inquistors |
| 5 | A family of were-creatures |
| 6 | A minor Fey noble |
| 7 | A haunted house |
| 8 | A failed cultist |
Whenever you attempt to recall knowledge relating to the Fey, Feywild, or other supernatural entities (such as Ghosts, Werewolves or Vampires), if you do not currently know that information, you instead know from whom you could obtain that knowledge and where to contact them. This may be the location of a Hag willing to barter, or a ritual at a fairy circle summon a minor Fey who is eager to make a deal, for a price. The entities you contact will not be immediately hostile, but they are often dangerous and mercurial and have their own motivations for willingly parting with valuable information.
Suggested Characteristics
Children of Night are defined by their proximity to the supernatural and their realtionship with it. You may fear, respect or even admire the creatures you have spent your life in close companionship with.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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Posted Jun 25, 2023Note: I still need to write the suggested characteristics and get the item tooltips to work.