Amnesiac

You wake up with fragmented memories, a puzzle of your past scattered in pieces. What was once a clear and coherent identity has become a haze of uncertainty. You are an amnesiac, someone whose history has been shrouded in the shadows of forgotten experiences. You don't remember your name, your family, or even the circumstances that led to your memory loss.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two skills of your choice.
Languages: Choose two languages of your choice.
Equipment: Explorer's Pack: Includes a backpack, a bedroll, a mess kit, a tinderbox, 10 torches, 10 days of rations, and a waterskin. The pack also has 50 feet of hempen rope strapped to the side of it. one trinket of special significance , a set of common clothes, and 1 sp.

Enigmatic Memory

Your lack of memory brings challenges. You are haunted by the persistent feeling that you're searching for something important, something that could unravel the mystery of your forgotten past. Dreams and fleeting recollections offer glimpses into who you might have been, but these pieces are often maddeningly incomplete. The desire to uncover your true identity is a constant companion, driving you to explore and piece together the puzzle of your own life.

Your amnesia could have been caused by a magical incident, a traumatic event, or even a deliberate act by an unknown entity. Perhaps you were a scholar researching ancient artifacts, a spy caught in a web of intrigue, or a hero who sacrificed everything for a greater cause. The circumstances that led to your memory loss are as enigmatic as the fragments of your past that occasionally resurface. In the case that a memory resurfaces, roll a D-20.

1-4) You overload with emotions as flash after flash of light consumes your vision for a turn. You cannot understand, see, or even sense the memories floating through your head at blinding speeds. A searing pain seemingly scorches the back of your eyes, pulling at your consciousness as you feel every feeling of every memory you have felt in your lifetime. And then, it passes. All that is left is the pain behind your eye, and a feeling of numbness.

5-9) You sense something on the edge of your mind, something pulling at you, yet you cannot understand what, or why. Nothing else happens.

10-16) You see a flash of a person, item, or place that holds some unknown significance for you. Roll a D20. On an 18 or above, the events behind the flash, although miniscule, become clear to you. This small piece of who you were before remains in your head, never to be forgotten again.

17-19) You see a detailed memory of a small event relating to who you were, someone you knew, or a minor event in your life. Roll a D20. On a 15 or above, you are able to hone in on a few specifics of the memory, such as the name of a place, person, or item relating to the memory. This memory will remain.

20) In the moment, you see nothing. However, on the next short or long rest you take, a memory comes to you in the form of a dream. A major event in your life will play in a dream, as you (re)live hours of your past life. Many things start to piece together, unraveling the bigger mystery at hand. Though few things are left unnoticed in your memory, your name is always somehow blurry to you.

Feature: Fresh Perspective

As you navigate the world, you find that your amnesia has granted you a unique perspective. Freed from the constraints of a fixed past, you are a blank slate, unburdened by preconceived notions and biases. This gives you a keen ability to observe, analyze, and adapt to new situations without the baggage of old grudges or attachments. You approach problems with a fresh outlook, often seeing solutions others might overlook.

Gain advantage on checks relating to creative or uncommon solutions to a problem. (As defined by the DM)

Suggested Characteristics

As you journey alongside fellow adventurers, your unique situation opens up opportunities for growth and connection. While you may not recall your own history, you are an expert at helping others discover and understand their own stories. Your companions find solace in your unbiased perspective and your ability to relate to the concept of a fresh start.

d5	Personality Trait
1	I like to read and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness.
2	I often appear lost in thought, as if searching my mind for something just out of reach.
3	My amnesia has left me with an insatiable curiosity about my own past and the world around me.
4	My lack of memories has made me more open to different perspectives and ideas.
5	My emotions are often intense and confusing, as I struggle to attach them to specific memories.

d5	Ideal
1	I may not remember myself, but I will help others remember themselves in times of need. (Good)
2	I will tear, claw, break, and kill anything that stands in the way of me recovering who I once was. (Evil)
3	My amnesia has given me a fresh start, and I live with the impartialness of a blank slate.
4	I'm concerned that my forgotten memories might contain dangerous truths, and I'm determined to protect others from them.
5	With no past to tie me down, I focus on the present and act as I please. (Chaotic)

d2	Bond
1	I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal, for I fear without it, I may lose myself again.
2	I possess an object from my past, a clue I believe may lead to my lost memories.

d4	Flaw
1	I grasp onto every detail of every little thing as if it is important. Forgetting them causes me to panic.
2	My amnesia has left me with a constant sense of uncertainty about my own abilities and decisions.
3	I'm prone to taking risks in my quest to regain my memories, sometimes without considering the consequences.
4	Seeing others recall their pasts can evoke feelings of jealousy and frustration in me.