You were born deep in the poorest slums of Orthos, the depths of which are built below surface level and enter into the first layer of the abyss. The depths have always been a comfort to you and feel more like home than the surface. That said, the slums are not much of a home for anyone. Life is hard and many of those around you lead short criminal lives, and many of your friends were orphans. You, however, were determined to escape the streets and make something of yourself, and the Delvers Guild held the key to a respected and legitimized profession, and of course, the potential for wealth, power, and magic.

 

Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Sleight of Hand

Tool Proficiencies:  Thieve's Tools, Dice Set

Suggested Characteristics

As one of the city's poorest ranks, you've seen the dark underbelly of the city and have come out of it either a strong sense of social justice or an attitude that you have to take whatever you can get, or someone else will. Sometimes it's both.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am weary of those in power and sometimes struggle with authority
2	I have a joke for every occasion, especially occasions where humor is inappropriate.
3	I'll do what ever I have to to get the job done.
4	I’m very uncomfortable after an extended time on the surface. The void is always calling me back home.
5	Lying is okay if it protects myself or my friends
6	I'm always weary of what other people are up to.
7	I have a hard time giving things up. You never know if you will see it again.
8	I pocket anything I see that might be useful.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2	Fairness. Treasures should always be split evenly when possible. (Lawful)
3	Charity. I give back when I can to help the city's poor. (Good)
4	Creativity. There's always a plan or a tool to get things done. Even if it's not a very good plan. (Chaotic)
5	Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good)
6	Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I once hurt someone I cared about deeply to survive. I strive to make up for the pain I've caused.
2	I owe everything to my mentor—a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere.
3	This city's children are in desperate need of help. I’m making the world better for them.
4	One day the noble families who control this city will have justice brought to them.
5	A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge.
6	I will eventually have the money and power I once dreamed of.

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t resist a pretty face.
2	I have a hard time following orders if I don't think it's the best course of action.
3	I’m convinced that most people are only out for themselves and find it hard to trust
4	I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if there’s money involved.
5	I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
6	I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.