International Adoptive

You never really knew your birth parents, if at all. Whether they couldn't afford to raise you, you were left behind after their deaths, or even taken unwillingly from them, you were raised by what would normally be foreigners: to you, though, they're family. It could be a group of people from a different civilization from your own, or perhaps an entirely different race, but they've brought you up as one of their own. You've learned their customs, their traditions, their way of life, and if you didn't look any different, it would be night impossible for someone to know that you weren't a true native.

Skill Proficiencies: From a young age, your parents taught you everything they could about their culture to ensure that you ended up as one of their own. You gain a proficiency in your assumed culture's most predominant skill.

 

In addition, you eventually discovered that you were not a native of your people. If your parents told you and taught you how to blend in better, gain a proficiency in Deception. If you discovered on your own, gain a proficiency in Insight.

Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient in the tools of your parents' trade.

Languages: In addition to their own language, your family made an effort to ensure that you also knew your native tongue.

If your adoptive parents use a different language than your own race's, choose both.

Suggested Characteristics

The circumstances of your adoption will affect the characteristics you take on later in life, so consider how your character might regard their circumstances. Did they struggle during their upbringing, leading to intrinsic trust issues? Or were they granted a rather pleasant upbringing, allowing them to more easily make friends? If they were ever to return to their place of birth, would they be accepted?

d6	Personality Trait
1	When I meet someone new, I am quick to pick up on their mannerisms.
2	I'm generally considered outgoing.
3	I have a soft spot for children.
4	I like to dress appropriately for special occasions.
5	I usually just want what's best for everyone.
6	I tend to listen to what others have to say before adding my input.

d6	Ideal
1	Belonging. Wherever you go, you should make an effort to become a natural part of that place. (Any)
2	Tradition. Customs and history are what define who we are as a people. (Lawful)
3	Change. Life will never always go exactly as you plan, and you must embrace those differences enthusiastically. (Chaotic)
4	Despondence. Life is unfair and, at times, cruel; it is the natural order of things. (Evil)
5	Family. The people who raised and took care of you are more important than anything. (Any)
6	Acceptance. A person is shaped by their deeds and behaviors, not from their birth origin. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I will do whatever it takes to keep my family safe.
2	My community is what made me who I am, and I will never forget it.
3	Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
4	I understand that to be my own person, I need to venture away from my home.
5	I may not be a native of my country, but I will always answer its call.
6	I don't need to be liked by everyone, but I'll always try.

d6	Flaw
1	I easily grow homesick when away from my family or country.
2	Even if I appear to fit in to others, I am never truly comfortable.
3	I harbor a deeply rooted resentment towards my birth parents.
4	I am quick to judge those who are different.
5	I would prefer to hide an unfortunate truth than be the bearer of bad news.
6	I will never feel completely fulfilled until I reconcile with my birth parents.