For whatever reason, be it your fault or the prejudices of others, you found yourself an outcast. The events of your casting out and the life you've lived until now have made you the person you are today.
- Skill Proficiencies: Two of Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Stealth, Survival, Perception.
- Tool Proficiencies: One of Alchemist's Supplies, Herbalism Kit, Thieves' Tools. Or a musical instrument of your choice.
- Languages: One standard language of your choice. At DM's discretion this may be any language.
- Equipment: A large cloak, a hatchet or hammer, a fishing tackle or hunting trap, a trophy of an animal you killed or a trinket from your hometown, and a belt pouch containing 5gp.
Why were you cast out from society? What keeps you from rejoining it? What brings you back to it?
| d8 | Why Were You Cast Out |
|---|---|
| 1 | For a crime or disaster you committed. |
| 2 | For a crime or disaster you had no part in. |
| 3 | For being a general nuisance to those considering themselves civilized. |
| 4 | For belonging to a lesser race, people, or group. |
| 5 | For the sins of your parents or family. |
| 6 | For crossing a noble (or wealthy/powerful person). |
| 7 | For believing in an evil deity. |
| 8 | For performing forbidden rites or magics. |
As a result of your past, you have a kinship with the forgotten, downtrodden, and outcasts of society and those that are looked at as less than for their differences. They see you as kindred, and you may find a place to hide and rest among them. They may shield you from enemies or those looking for you; and if you've done them a great service, they may even do so against those in power or despite threats to their well-being. However, you may take a penalty when interacting with leaders, bureaucrats, or those in positions of power who you have no repertoire with.
Suggested Characteristics
Pariahs are shaped by the circumstance of their casting out. They may have suffered at the hands of others, caused suffering to others, or even simply been born to the wrong parents, race, or belief. To this day you still suffer the consequences of your past. It informs your ideals, bonds, and may even be the source of your greatest weakness.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge people by their actions, not their words. |
| 2 | If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. |
| 3 | The sight of a crowd still causes me to be uneasy. |
| 4 | When I decide I am right, nothing can change my mind. |
| 5 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. |
| 6 | My confidence is infectious, but also dangerous. |
| 7 | Despite the pain in my past, I still have faith in people. |
| 8 | I distrust those in power. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adventurous: I don't like doing the same thing every day. I crave variety. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Respect: People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
| 3 | Freedom: Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might: If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live: Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Destiny: Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land. |
| 2 | My freedom is my most precious possession. I'll never let anyone take it from me again. |
| 3 | Though I had no choice, I lament having to leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day. |
| 4 | A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter. |
| 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | I am an orphan, and I hope to find the truth behind my family and orphaning. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I consider the adherents of gods to be deluded innocents at best, or ignorant fools at worst. |
| 2 | I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
| 3 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. |
| 4 | I have trouble trusting in my allies. |
| 5 | I am inflexible in my thinking. Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life. |
| 6 | I am gullible and easily misled by my preconceptions. |
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