One day, you awoke without any memories or recollection of how you came to be where you are. The only things you can attempt to discern about yourself are through the items that were on your person, and the inexplicable skills that you have access to- ingrained by habit or training. There was not much time to mull over these details, as you were thrust into the life of danger and adventure. What could have caused your loss of memory? Who were you before? Perhaps all these questions can be answered in due time as you navigate and explore this mysterious universe. One thing is for certain: you cannot afford to lose yourself again, and have braced your mind to remember as much as you can in the present.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: One tool or instrument of your choice.
- Languages: One language of your choice.
- Equipment: A tool or instrument, one keepsake/trinket from your past, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10gp.
Cause of Amnesia
The event which caused your memory loss is shrouded in hazy fog, but you may remember bits and pieces of it.
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Cause of Amnesia |
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A brush with a magic anomaly.
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2
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A betrayal from a close friend caused physical and/or mental trauma.
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3
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A curse upon your family that activated upon you.
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4
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You made a bargain with a greater being to gain power in exchange for your memory.
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5
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Something horrific within your past you'd rather forget.
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You were struck by a freak accident.
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In a magic duel gone awry, a psychic spell was hurled your way.
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You learned horrifying or cosmic secrets that destroyed your mind.
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Feature: Obscured Past
You have a strange difficulty navigating lands you once may have called home, this doesn't seem to be the case when you explore new places your old self has never been to before. Those who recognize you from your previous life will treat you as who you were before, although you may not know much if anything about them. As such, you find it hard to communicate with people who recognize your past self- even if they might welcome you into their homes and establishments as if you were one of their own. You sharpen your mind to hold on to your new memories with all your will: you gain the Keen Mind feature.
Suggested Characteristics
You feel like you are wholly different from the person you once were. You might embrace this new life, and carve a name for yourself that feels right to you. Or you might attempt to regain this past in order to complete yourself.
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Personality Trait |
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I am happy-go-lucky.
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I am down to earth and focused.
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I live life to the fullest while documenting everything with vigor.
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4
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I am often unsure and have a hard time making decisions.
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5
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I don't like talking about my past, primarily because I can't remember it.
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6
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I want to learn more about my past, and relentlessly search for people who once knew me.
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I do not have a strong sense of justice or morals.
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I am often surprised at what I am capable of, mostly because I do not remember ever being able.
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Ideal |
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I strive to learn and absorb as much knowledge as I can. (Any)
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Identity and individuality is sacred to me, I oppose tyrants and propagandists. (Good)
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I value history and knowledge greatly, and hate those who would destroy it. (Lawful)
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I am frankly unfamiliar with the local laws. (Chaotic)
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I fight so that I can learn more about what I can do and who I was. (Any)
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I seek to do harm and atrocities, my prior identity and reputation providing plausible deniability. (Evil)
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Bond |
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I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. I will not lose my history again.
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I would go to great lengths to make friends who will remember me.
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A person who proclaimed their love for the past me continues to adore me. My heart cannot reciprocate.
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4
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Something from my past stalks me, I must prevent the ramifications of my prior actions affect my new relationships.
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5
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My prior morals are completely different than today. My old contacts will have to get used to it.
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6
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The responsibilities of my past self are not mine.
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Flaw |
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I don't care about the history of new places, only the one I used to call home.
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I am paranoid and self-serving.
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I do not take accountability for what I do.
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4
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I have a hidden addiction that I am not aware of due to my amnesia.
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I have an impossibly high mountain of debts from my past life.
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I am completely unconfident in my abilities.
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