From a tender age, you found yourself amidst the fiery landscapes and tumultuous politics of Muspelheim, the Eighth Underworld of Hell. Whether kidnapped by malevolent forces, born into this brutal environment, or banished by unforeseen forces, this cruel environment was the cradle of your upbringing. The burning wasteland and its devious inhabitants forced you to adapt, to know the strategies of survival, and to conform to the ruthless hierarchy. With the Demon Queen as your guide or tormentor, you've grown into an entity that embodies both terror and resilience, embodying the essence of the place that has molded you. Your experiences with the unique flora, fauna, and natural phenomena of this hellscape combined with the lessons about politics, intrigue, and power have shaped your demeanor.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Survival, Perception, Nature, Acrobatics, or Stealth.
- Languages: You learn the Infernal language.
- Equipment:
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A Set of Artisan’s Tools (of Your Choice): To represent the skills and crafts you learned in order to survive in Hell. This could range from alchemist’s supplies, all the way to the tools of a blacksmith or leatherworker, depending on your personal experiences.
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A Memento from Your Past Life: A keepsake from the life you experienced before your journey to Hell. This could be a trinket, a piece of jewelry, or even a handwritten letter. It serves as a constant reminder of where you came from, and what you've lost.
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A Set of Common Clothes: These could resemble the garb of Muspelheim, adapted for the brutal heat and hazards of the plane, with a touch of the sinister aesthetic of the Eighth Underworld of Hell.
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A Gaming Set: Games helped you keep your sanity amidst the mayhem. This could be dice, a deck of cards, or bones - the semblance of a mundane pleasure in an otherwise unforgiving plane.
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A Belt Pouch Containing 15 GP: Hell taught you the importance of resourcefulness and being prepared. No matter where you are now, you always have some loose change at hand.
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As someone raised in the unforgiving depths of Hell, your path has crossed with various infernal entities and encounters. Roll on this table to determine some of the fiends, entities, or notable experiences you have encountered during your upbringing. Use these encounters to add depth and flavor to your character's backstory.
| d10 | Infernal Encounters |
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| 1 | Abyssal Chickens. Carnivorous, temperamental, tasty bottom-feeders native to the Abyss. |
| 2 | Manes. The lowest form of demonkind. These wretched fiends attack any non-demon they see. |
| 3 | Dretches. Among the weakest of demons — repulsive, self-loathing creatures doomed to spend eternity in a state of perpetual discontent. |
| 4 | Cacklers. Their incessant cackling can inspire uncontrollable laughter by making everything—even the most horrifying spectacles—seem hilarious. |
| 5 | Rutterkins. A breed of warped demon, roaming the Abyss in mobs that constantly search for intruders to surround and devour. |
| 6 | Bulezaus. Diseased manifestations of animalistic rage, they embody the violence of nature. |
| 7 | Shadow Demons. When a demon’s body is destroyed but the fiend is prevented from reforming, its essence sometimes takes on a vague physical form. |
| 8 | Barlguras. Hulking orangutans with a gruesome, drooping visage and tusks jutting from its jaw. |
| 9 | Chasmes. This loathsome demon resembles an unspeakable crossing of humanoid and fly. It shuffles about on four spindly legs that can find purchase on walls and ceilings. |
| 10 | Vrocks. Dull-witted, capricious fiends that live only to create pain and carnage. It resembles a giant hybrid of humanoid and vulture, its gnarled, bestial body and broad wings stinking of offal. |
Under the tutelage of the Demon Queen, you've not only survived Muspelheim but also thrived. Your unique upbringing in this plane of Hell allows you to converse fluently in the Infernal language, and you have an uncanny penchant for understanding fiends bearing the demonic subtype. Your mannerism subtly echoes the familiarity with certain demonic entities, proving you are not just a foreigner in hell but a true denizen.
Yet humanity's cultures provide you with a challenge yet to be mastered. Your characteristic eccentricities and unorthodox mannerisms, forged in the Eighth plane of Hell, may unsettle those unacquainted with such a harsh reality.
Suggested Characteristics
Choose or roll for two Personality Traits, one Ideal, one Bond, and one Flaw.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
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| 1 | I find chaotic situations comforting, and too much tranquility unnerves me. |
| 2 | Subtlety is foreign to me; I believe in brutal honesty and confrontations. |
| 3 | I have a way of making others feel discomfort without uttering a single word. |
| 4 | I remain endlessly fascinated with the rituals, manners, and behaviors of beings from other realms. |
| 5 | My humor is macabre and often off-putting to others. |
| 6 | I prefer watching and observing before jumping into any situation. |
| 7 | Powerful beings command my respect, but not necessarily my allegiance. |
| 8 | I have a deep appreciation for beautiful and rare objects, often reminiscing about the rare treasures of Hell. |
| d6 | Ideal |
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| 1 | The strong thrive and the weak perish - I will endure at all costs |
| 2 | Every being should be given a chance to break their chains - The right to freedom is universal. |
| 3 | Might is the only currency that truly matters, everything else is an illusion. |
| 4 | Living in Hell taught me that mercy is a luxury one cannot afford. |
| 5 | Understanding who holds the power is key - I play by the rules to rise |
| 6 | Despite my upbringing, I believe in my capacity for change and redemption. |
| d6 | Bond |
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| 1 | My chosen family is the pack of fiends who raised me and taught me the ways of the Hell. |
| 2 | A certain trinket from Hell is an important piece of my past that I can never discard. |
| 3 | I am forever indebted to a fiend who once showed me an act of unexpected kindness. |
| 4 | My memories of a human I met in Hell keeps my hopes alive for a reunion. |
| 5 | I am fiercely loyal to the Demon Queen who both terrified and nurtured me. |
| 6 | My heart yearns for a figure I loved in Hell, against all odds. |
| d6 | Flaw |
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| 1 | I struggle to understand the concept of empathy and often end up hurting others unintentionally. |
| 2 | My drive for survival makes me act selfishly, even when I don't intend to. |
| 3 | Ghosts of past horrors in Hell haunt me, often resurfacing in my dreams. |
| 4 | In stressful situations, my hellish temperament frightens away potential allies. |
| 5 | I bear a haunted look that unsettles those around me. |
| 6 | I obsess over power hierarchies and frequently overestimate threats. |
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