In the deep of the astral sea, Cithrion found you. Her immense presence overwhelmed and aligned you to her cause. You now serve her purpose as an agent of chaos. This connection manifests in many ways. Your body becomes weaker, and covered in dark markings. Your soul infected with evil. Your skin becomes clammy and pale, almost transparent and your hair darker and longer. The connection also takes a mental toll that leaves most questioning your sanity. The longer it persists, the harder it is to resist.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation, History, Insight, Religion, or Survival
- Languages: Choose a language from Abyssal, Deep Speech, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon. You also know Draconic.
- Equipment: An astral traveler's pack, a set of common clothes,1 silver coin and , one trinket of special significance.
Feature: Black Soul
Those who see you often look away. Clergy who take a closer look see your damaged soul. Commoners often have an aversion to you, leaving you alone unless compelled otherwise. Most of the time you go unnoticed, even with your sickly appearance.
Suggested Characteristics
You lean into your darker urges and find it easy to betray most. Allies are usually transactional, though you have demonstrate true loyalty to a rare few.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I bring chaos to order.
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2
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I like to stare into the abyss of the night sky. It's black expanse brings me peace.
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3
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There is no purpose in hoarding wealth, all will be consumed in the end.
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4
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I enjoy watching others struggle.
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5
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I keep my dark connection secret, and am skeptical of the gods and their followers.
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6
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I expect rapture at any moment.
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7
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I find it hard to trust others without peering into their mind.
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8
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I put no trust in divine beings.
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Ideal |
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1
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I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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2
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I’ll stop the spirits that haunt me or die trying. (Any)
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3
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I kill monsters to make the world a safer place, and to exorcise my own demons. (Good)
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4
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I have a dark calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
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5
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I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful)
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6
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I’m a monster that destroys other monsters, and anything else that gets in my way. (Evil)
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Bond |
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1
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I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
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2
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I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
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3
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My torment drove away the person I love. I strive to win back the love I’ve lost.
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4
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A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
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5
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There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
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6
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I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for him (or her).
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Flaw |
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1
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I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
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2
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I assume the worst in people.
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3
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I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones.
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4
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I have an addiction.
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5
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I am a purveyor of doom and gloom who lives in a world without hope.
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6
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I talk to spirits that no one else can see.
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