Ghost

You are dead, but...not quite gone. Something has held you back from passing on; from going to whatever place you're meant to go in the afterlife. Instead, you find yourself still tethered to the land of the living, hovering somewhere on the border of the Ethereal. But what is keeping you here? Perhaps it's some unfinished business you had in life, a magical curse binding you, or sheer determination to never leave the ones you love. Are you fated to remain behind forever? Or will your soul find respite once some deed is done?

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation, Intimidation, Insight, Religion, History or Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Choose one tool proficiency

Languages: Choose one language

Equipment: One trinket of special significance to you in life, a set of common clothes, and 1 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

While your body may be dead and gone, your consciousness remains...relatively intact, but likely not unscathed. How has dying changed you? What goals have you newly acquired, or held onto from life? What still holds you back?

d8	Personality Trait
1	Though generally passive, I am very protective of the ones I love and respect.
2	I still like to learn new things whenever possible, despite being dead, and I have plenty of time to kill to do it.
3	I tend to be pessimistic. All struggle ends in death, eventually. What's the point?
4	I am bold and fearless in the face of danger. I'm already dead, what's the worst that could happen?
5	Melancholy follows me like a raincloud, despite my best efforts. I can't seem to escape the tragedy that's befallen me.
6	I'm quick to encourage the living to try new things and take part in new experiences. Life should be lived to its fullest while you have it.
7	A deep anger haunts me for the injustice that I've suffered, and I can become rather fixated on my revenge.
8	I mostly keep to myself about my troubles -though I have them. No need to burden the living.

d6	Ideal
1	Purpose. I've been given a second chance. I'll make sure it has a purpose. (Any)
2	Making a Difference. If I can change the the world for the better while I'm still around, you bet I'll try. (Good)
3	Selflessness. I will fight for the living for as long as I have, though I know I may never join them (Good)
4	Self-Fulfillment. My goal is my reason for being here, and it comes before everything else in my mind. (Chaotic)
5	Justice. Those that cause undue suffering to others must answer for their deeds. (Lawful)
6	Vengeful. One day I will have my revenge on those who have wronged me. (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	I lost my family, but I can embrace a new one. Anyone who needs me and means well is welcome.
2	I would sacrifice my very soul to save an innocent's life.
3	Somehow I'll find a way to rejoin the world of the living again.
4	I must complete my unfinished business, or my soul will never rest.
5	My time is not yet done. History will know me as the one not even death could conquer.
6	I have a family to protect. I must make the world a safer place for them.

d8	Flaw
1	I have certain rituals that I tend to follow. Sometimes I forget I've already done them and will do them over again.
2	I have trust issues, if not outright paranoia for the living. Anything could be out to get them.
3	I feel only jealousy for the living and I'm quick to dismiss their so called 'problems'.
4	I like to watch people...to the point of being a little creepy about it.
5	I am a purveyor of doom and gloom who lives in a world without hope.
6	I’ve been the source of so much trouble. I never want to be a bother.
7	I am fanatical about my goal or ambition.
8	I occasionally suffer crippling flashbacks of my death.