Former Criminal

You were an experienced outlaw with a history of breaking the law, but stepped away to pursue a softer life. You put great effort into hiding away your criminal past, but the threat of discovery still hangs over your head. You were an expert in your specialty, and may have worked with a larger organization to break into high-security facilities,  transport incredibly rare stolen artifacts, or pull off complex scams.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, disguise kit, and a specialized criminal tool of your choice.

Equipment: A disguise kit, specialized criminal tools of your choice, a set of dark clothes including a hood or mask, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

You may no longer lead the life of a criminal, but your actions, skills, and connections still follow you.

d9	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the escape routes and items of value.
4	I am slow to trust, I know how easy it is to hide your true nature.
5	I always have a bag packed so I can flee at a moment's notice.
6	I am constantly on edge wondering if someone has discovered my secret.
7	I am unbothered by gore and violence.
8	I am cold and cut-off from my emotions, some would say I'm heartless.
9	I am always one second away from snapping, others can sense this and stay far away.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. Now that I've left the life of crime, I try to live by the book. (Lawful)
2	Charity. I use my criminal skills to benefit others. (Good)
3	Greed. I am willing to manipulate others to advance my own life. (Evil)
4	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not any organization. (Neutral)
5	Redemption. Everyone can change. (Good)
6	Grudge. I may have given up my old life, but I still have a distaste for authority. (Chaotic)

d7	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a former ally or organization.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	I was cast out from my organization, and still hold a grudge.
4	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I am trying my best to redeem myself.
5	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
6	I witnessed a crime so shocking that I will be forever haunted by the memory.
7	Despite finding a new life, I still have friends who are criminals.

d10	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
4	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.
5	I struggle to adhere to the rules of the live I now live, and often slip back into my criminal ways.
6	I sometimes forget which identity I am living as, and say something I shouldn't.
7	Law enforcement makes me panic, I can't think straight when they're around.
8	My anti-authority routes often gets me in trouble with the law.
9	The pressure to lead a perfect life causes me to constantly overwork myself.
10	I am unable to take a public-facing job out of fear of being recognized.