The Exile of Brightvale  is a character who originates from the serene village of Brightvale , but whose family moved away a long time ago. This departure is linked to dark events in the past - particularly, the traumatic incident decades ago when children were kidnapped by a band of goblins, leading to enduring nightmares that only ceased once they left Brightvale. This background suits a player looking to explore themes of loss, past traumas, and the struggle to overcome personal demons.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ tools or Herbalism kit (player’s choice)

Languages: Goblin

Equipment: a tool kit (Thieves’ tools or Herbalism kit, based on choice), a set of traveler's clothes, a locket with a picture of their family, a small keepsake from Brightvale (like a stone or pressed flower), a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I often get lost in my thoughts, haunted by memories of the past.
2	I am overly cautious, always expecting the worst.
3	I find solace in solitude, feeling uneasy in large crowds.
4	My experiences have made me unusually observant.
5	I am fiercely independent, having learned to rely only on myself.
6	I have a habit of checking every exit when entering a new place.
7	I find it hard to trust others, always expecting betrayal.
8	I often have a distant, far-off look in my eyes.

d6	Ideal
1	Safety. I am committed to protecting others from the horrors I once faced. (Good)
2	Vigilance. Never again will I be caught off guard. (Lawful)
3	Freedom. I seek to break free from the chains of my past. (Chaotic)
4	Self-Reliance. I trust only in my own strength and abilities. (Neutral)
5	Revenge. I dream of confronting and overcoming the source of my nightmares. (Any Alignment)
6	Isolation. Solitude is the only way I can keep my demons at bay. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	I still carry a token from my childhood in Clairval, a reminder of what I've lost.
2	My nightmares drive me, giving me a purpose to find peace.
3	I left someone important behind in Clairval and I yearn to see them again.
4	I seek to protect others from experiencing the trauma I endured.
5	I am searching for answers about the goblin band that changed my life.
6	I carry a deep sense of guilt for surviving when others did not.

d6	Flaw
1	I am haunted by paranoia and often overreact to perceived threats.
2	I struggle with social interactions due to my past.
3	I have a deep-seated fear of goblins and similar creatures.
4	I am prone to melancholy and periods of deep introspection.
5	I find it hard to let go of the past and move on.
6	I sometimes push people away, fearing to get too close.