You are an experienced criminal from the Fey realm, with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and members of the Retribution and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society. The League of Fey Retribution aims to keep the Fey realm hidden, anyone who attempts to search or uncover its mystery's MUST be dealt with with upmost discretion within your given time frame.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools
- Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, a circlet of Fey dimension hopping[/item], and a pouch containing 15 gp
There are many kinds of criminals, and within a thieves’ guild or similar criminal organization, individual members have particular specialties. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below.
| d8 | Criminal Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Penance Hire |
| 2 | Intel Collecter |
| 3 | Undercover Agent |
| 4 | Enforcement Agent |
| 5 | League Outcast |
| 6 | Hired killer |
| 7 | Inquisitive Runaway |
| 8 | Smuggler |
You have a reliable and trustworthy contacts who act as your liaison to a network of other members of the League. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Suggested Characteristics
The Retribution League's reputation would have many believe the members are intolerant and blood thirsty, driven by their devotion to the Fey Realm. However, this isnt always the case as some join the league as a means to leave the Fey Realm and venture out into the unknown.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I follow every rule given my League |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or talk back to my enforcer |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust any non-Fey. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. I always get the job done. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I do as the council asks, they give me purpose (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. I've experienced all i can in the Fey Realm, i do not owe it anything (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Charity. I only work for the League to help others, even if i must destroy those that give me power. (Good) |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to climb the ranks, the League shall be mine. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m loyal to the Fey Realm, the people need protection. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Redemption. The People of the Fey have been misrepresented. i aim to change the stigma myself. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m trying to work off a crime, for this i am indebted to the council |
| 2 | i simply work for the council to support my family. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me by the council, i will take it back. |
| 4 | I will become the greatest council member in history. |
| 5 | The council has made me do terrible things. i only hope i can redeem myself moving forwards. |
| 6 | Someone I loved died because of the councils disapproval. This has determined their demise. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it for the councils gain. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between the Fey and my friends, I usually choose the Fey. |
| 3 | If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 6 | An innocent person was killed by the council for my mistake. i'm fine with it. |
Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
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