You were controlled or made to serve by a force stronger than you. A portion of your life has been wasted, as you watched your body move without your control to the commands made by a higher power. You may had or have some remnants of free will, but you still listen to every direction given to you by your master--and you've done things you regret because of it. You know pain and tyranny, for you were forced through them for a time. But now, you're free...
Perhaps through sheer dumb luck or divine intervention, you've been blessed with the ability to control yourself once again. Discuss with your Dungeon Master on who your previous master was and how you could've possibly escaped the enthrallment. How did you come to be enthralled? Did your master have other thralls you could possibly save or meet with again? What were your daily activities as a thrall?
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival or Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Two artisan tools of your choice, vehicles (land)
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A small knife, a memento from your life before enthrallment, a set of work clothes, an artisan's tools of your choice, a bedroll, a belt pouch containing 6gp, and a small candle
Having endured the chains of servitude, you possess a unique insight into the strange machinations of your former oppressor. You can recall hidden secrets and treasures that were carefully concealed by your master during your time as a slave or thrall. Whether it be concealed chambers, concealed documents, or precious artifacts, your keen memory and understanding of your master's methods unveil the affairs they would rather keep wrapped up.
Suggested Characteristics
A slave's former master leaves an unchanging mark upon the psyche. Whether it cause unwanted obsessions, extreme fear of certain topics or ideas, or something else entirely--the enslaved individual expresses hints of a shattered, tortured mind.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I don't enjoy reminiscing on the past. It hurts me greatly. |
| 2 | I am careful when it comes to planning - you never know what can go wrong. |
| 3 | I often prefer to do things on my own. More people means more of a chance for mistakes. |
| 4 | If there's no reward to a task, I won't do it. |
| 5 | If a friend needs help, I'll be there. |
| 6 | If you cross me, I won't ever forgive you. |
| 7 | I can be a bit awkward sometimes, but I'm trying my best to fit in. |
| 8 | I don't put up with liars. Tell me the truth straight. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. I will do whatever it takes to ensure that I am unbound. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Power. If and when the opportunity to gain power over others presents itself, I will take it. (Evil) |
| 3 | Liberation. I will save those who have gone through the same as I. (Good) |
| 4 | Justice. I will expose the truths of those who won't. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Introspection. All I truly know is myself. (Any) |
| 6 | Sincerity. There's no good in pretending to be something I'm not. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will get revenge on my oppressor - no matter what I have to do. |
| 2 | My previous master left a permanent mark on me. I must remove it. |
| 3 | I've no idea where my family is, but I will return to them. |
| 4 | My oppressor plans something sinister. I have to stop it. |
| 5 | Before I escaped, I swore to one day come back for the other slaves. |
| 6 | A fellow slave took the blame for a horrible mistake I made. I have to repay them. |
You express complete control over your body, but that doesn't stop your master from seeing you as property. Even without the mind-bending magic impressed onto you, you're still forced to do whatever commanded--and harsher punishments are given for failures, as you can't always do the task properly. Times are hard, but you've been given the advantage of free will. Even so, you've faced the same hardships that a thrall would've.
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