Cultist

You have ties to a secretive cult or organization, granting you access to resources, information, and potential allies within its ranks. Your connections provide you with occasional shelter, support, and knowledge when operating within the cult's spheres of influence. However, your affiliation may also attract suspicion, making it necessary to hide your true nature in certain situations.

Cultists come from a diverse range of backgrounds, each with their own motivations and beliefs. However, they tend to share certain traits and characteristics due to their involvement in a secretive organization. Feel free to choose or roll for personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws from the options provided in the Player's Handbook.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Deception

Tool Proficiencies: Choose one: Poisoner's Kit or Disguise Kit

Languages: Choose one exotic or secret language spoken by the cult

Equipment: A set of dark cultist robes, a ritual dagger, a symbol of your cult, a small vial of poison, a commoner's disguise kit, and a pouch containing 15 gold pieces.

Suggested Characteristics

Cultists come from a diverse range of backgrounds, each with their own motivations and beliefs. However, they tend to share certain traits and characteristics due to their involvement in a secretive organization. Feel free to choose or roll for personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws from the options provided in the Player's Handbook.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I am unwaveringly loyal to my cult and its goals.
2	I am adept at manipulating others to further the cult's agenda.
3	I am haunted by the dark rituals I have witnessed and participated in.
4	I am constantly seeking forbidden knowledge to expand my understanding of the cult's teachings.
5	I am charismatic and can easily convince others to see things from my perspective.
6	I am obsessed with unraveling the mysteries and secrets of the cult.

d6	Ideal
1	Devotion: I would give my life for the cult and its leaders. (Lawful)
2	Power: The cult's teachings grant me the strength and influence I desire. (Evil)
3	Knowledge: The pursuit of hidden knowledge is paramount, regardless of the consequences. (Chaotic)
4	Control: I seek to dominate and manipulate others to serve the cult's objectives. (Evil)
5	Freedom: I want to break free from the shackles of the cult and forge my own path. (Chaotic)
6	Preservation: The cult's traditions and ancient practices must be protected at all costs. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I have a close friend or family member still within the cult, and I fear for their safety.
2	I seek to rise through the ranks of the cult to gain more power and influence.
3	I owe a life debt to a powerful cult leader who saved me from a dire situation.
4	I possess a relic or artifact of great significance to the cult, and it is my responsibility to safeguard it.
5	I am on a personal mission to uncover a traitor within the cult's ranks.
6	I am searching for a way to break free from the control the cult has over me.

d6	Flaw
1	I am paranoid and constantly suspicious of those around me.
2	I am haunted by guilt and remorse for the acts I have committed in service to the cult.
3	I am willing to go to any lengths, including sacrificing innocent lives, to achieve the cult's objectives.
4	I am deeply superstitious and easily swayed by signs and omens.
5	I struggle with an addictive vice or substance, which the cult uses to manipulate me.
6	I have a deep fear of betrayal and constantly question the loyalty of others.