You were born to wield power, whether it was political, financial, or theocratic. All through your childhood, you were groomed for a position of leadership. But when the time came as a young adult to take up the mantle you'd been trained for, disaster struck: Usurpers stole the position out from under you. They forced you out and away from everything and everyone you knew. Now, you must make your way in the world on your own, fending for yourself without any of the luxuries--and few of the necessities--that you've come to rely on.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion, and either Animal Handling, or Survival
- Languages: One of the following: Dwarvish, Elvish, or Halfling
- Equipment: One simple weapon, a wooden staff, an iron pot, and fishing tackle
Feature: Born in the Purple
Although you are no longer a member of the upper levels of society, you are still well versed in the way those folk think and act. You gain advantage on social checks (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) when dealing with nobles, wealthy persons, high priests, and the like.
Suggested Characteristics
You have learned to survive on your own, without the help of others. When you're hungry, you forage, fish, or hunt. When you need a bed for the night, you either scrounge enough to pay for a room, or you labor for day for room and board.
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I don't like giving other people access to the few possessions that I've managed to buy/earn/steal.
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2
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I'm wary of those who flaunt wealth or power.
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3
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I'm sympathetic to the plight of the poor and downtrodden.
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4
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I believe that hard work and perseverance matter more than inherited wealth and privilege.
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Ideal |
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Lawful: Those who steal must be punished.
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2
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Good: Those who hurt others should be stopped.
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3
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Chaotic: The system doesn't work. It's time for something new.
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4
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Evil: I lost everything before. But I'll get everything back and more, no matter the cost.
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Bond |
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1
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I'll never forget the kind villagers who helped me when they themselves had little to share.
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2
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I prefer the wilderness over civilization. The wilderness may be harsh and unforgiving, but at least it doesn't stab you in the back.
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3
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I prefer to be around people who are as driven as I am.
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4
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Letting go of the past and finding your true path are all that matter in life.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am obsessed with obtaining justice for those in need.
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2
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I am obsessed with gaining revenge against those who wronged me.
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3
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I sometimes fly off the handle, taking out my pent up frustrations on those who don't deserve my wrath.
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4
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Sometimes I drift far away in mind, thinking of better days, when I should be paying attention to important things.
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