You have been infected with a deadly plague that has left you with a permanent mark on your body. Despite being ostracized and feared by others, you have learned how to survive and even thrive with the disease. You have a deep understanding of how to treat and prevent the spread of the plague, and you use your knowledge to help others who are also suffering from it.
- Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Survival
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of common clothes, a healer's kit, a vial of the Lolth's Gift (in a secure container), and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Your permanent mark from the plague serves as a constant reminder of your struggles, but it also allows you to gain the trust and respect of others who have suffered from the disease. You have a +2 bonus to any Charisma checks made to interact with those who are suffering from the plague or have survived it. Additionally, you have advantage on Survival checks made to find food and water in areas affected by the plague.
However, your mark also attracts negative attention from those who fear and hate the diseased. You have disadvantage on Charisma checks made to interact with those who do not understand or accept your condition.
Suggested Characteristics
Plagued individuals are shaped by their experiences with the disease and the discrimination they face because of it. They may have a deep understanding of the plague and its effects on the body, or they may have a more fatalistic view of their own mortality. Their flaws may be a lack of empathy for those who are healthy, or a willingness to do whatever it takes to survive.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am constantly paranoid and worried about contracting the plague again. |
| 2 | I am overly cautious when it comes to interacting with others, always worried about catching something. |
| 3 | I am fiercely independent, preferring to rely on myself rather than seeking help from others. |
| 4 | I have a deep-seated hatred for those who caused me to be infected with the plague. |
| 5 | I am haunted by my past experiences with the plague and struggle to sleep peacefully. |
| 6 | I am constantly seeking new ways to prevent myself from getting sick, and often go to extreme lengths to avoid illness. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Survival. I will do whatever it takes to stay alive, even if it means sacrificing my own morals. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Responsibility. It is my duty to protect others from the plague and prevent its spread. (Good) |
| 3 | Purity. I will do anything to stay clean and pure, to avoid being infected again. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Self-Preservation. My own safety is the most important thing, and I will do whatever it takes to protect myself. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Revenge. I will make those who caused my infection pay for what they did. (Evil) |
| 6 | Helpfulness. I want to use my experiences to help others who have been affected by the plague. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will do anything to find a cure for the plague and save others from suffering as I did. |
| 2 | I am deeply grateful to the person who helped me survive my bout with the plague and owe them my life. |
| 3 | I am determined to track down and bring to justice those responsible for spreading the plague. |
| 4 | I have a loved one who is currently suffering from the plague and will stop at nothing to save them. |
| 5 | I have a deep-seated fear of getting sick again and will do whatever it takes to avoid it. |
| 6 | I want to use my experiences with the plague to help others who are going through the same thing. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am prone to extreme anxiety and panic attacks when faced with situations that remind me of my past experiences with the plague. |
| 2 | I struggle to trust others and often push people away, fearing that they will get me sick. |
| 3 | I am obsessed with staying clean and sanitized, to the point where it affects my daily life and relationships. |
| 4 | I am paranoid and overly suspicious of others, always thinking they are trying to harm me in some way. |
| 5 | I am prone to making rash decisions in the heat of the moment, driven by my desire to survive. |
| 6 | I struggle with feelings of worthlessness and self-hatred, blaming myself for my infection. |
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