You were once a wholeheartedly committed and fervent cultist. However, certain events opened your eyes, revealing the true nature of your beliefs. Now, you despise your previous life and everything associated with it, striving to sever as many ties as possible. Yet, some bridges are not that easy to burn.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner's kit, one type of artisan's tools or musical instrument
- Languages: Choose two from Goblin, Sylvan, Infernal or Primordial
- Equipment: Any one musical instrument or artisan's tools you are proficient with or poisoner's kit, a copy of the cults teachings or a religious symbol in the form of an amulet or other trinket, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
A crack in your faith
As strong as your faith was, the event that changed the course of your fate was no small trifle either. What happened to make you who you are today?
| d6 | A crack in your faith |
|---|---|
| 1 | They designated me to be a secrifice, despite my deep faith in their cause |
| 2 | I witnessed the cult unjustly condemning or punishing someone close to me, which led me to question the cults' supposed infallibility |
| 3 | I saw evidence that the cult leaders have been manipulating or deceiving their followers for personal gain |
| 4 | I met a former member of the cult who is leading a happier or morally better life, showing me that there are alternatives to my old ways |
| 5 | They forced me to do one too many acts which were clear violations of what they taught |
| 6 | After thoroughly studying their sacred texts, I discovered the flaws in their understanding, but my attempts to share these issues fell on deaf ears |
Feature: Dark Knowledge
Your past deeds and actions continue to haunt you, but they also provide you with wisdom and knowledge that not everyone possesses. Your extensive expertise in the inner workings of cults and dark rituals make you more adept in recognizing their involvement - be it strange happenings around you or checking traces left in the past.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am always logical, while detesting everything illogical and hating people driven by emotions |
| 2 | The echo of my past convictions haunts me, making me unable to enjoy life unless I am actively doing something to better the world |
| 3 | As I asked not enough questions in the past, now I question everything |
| 4 | After meddling so much with the darkness, my moral compass is way more forgiving that others |
| 5 | I listen keenly to others and try to not dismiss their words without understanding their viewpoint |
| 6 | Earning my trust is hard and I never give second chances after losing it |
| 7 | I try to learn as much about the world as possible, to relearn the correct way of living |
| 8 | Even if it might be a foolish goal, I try to sever all bonds I have with my past |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Redemption: I'm driven by a desire to correct my past deeds and make others not fall for the same mistakes as I did. (Good) |
| 2 | Darkness: Even the most noble will turn to evil if put in a dire situation. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Forgiveness: Anyone can make mistakes and anyone should be given opportunity to correct them. (Good) |
| 4 | Knowledge: I believe that the pursuit of knowledge is more important than anything else, as it can lead to finding the truth. (Any) |
| 5 | Renunciation: Material posssessions and worldly pleasures lead people astray, the path to enlightenment is found in a minimalist existence. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Cruel: Having a deep understanding of the mindset of lunatics, I know all too well that forgiveness should not be extended to those who succumb to it. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | No matter if it is a curse or blessing, I will always hold the memories made in the years I spent in the cult in my heart |
| 2 | I severed all bonds I had with my past, only new bonds matter |
| 3 | My family is part of the cult and while they walk the wrong path, I still cherish them |
| 4 | I am indebted to someone who helped me walk a new path after leaving the cult |
| 5 | Everyone I know from my cult has already died |
| 6 | Someone important to me was separated from me because of the cult |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a tendency to preach to others and correct them |
| 2 | I always assume others are lying and try to mislead me |
| 3 | I cannot bring myself to harm people I cherished in the past, even if I know they are walking the wrong path |
| 4 | After being mislead in the past, I don't trust my own judgment and belittle what I know |
| 5 | I have a tendency to depend on others and follow them without doubting |
| 6 | I have problems with understanding the morality of normal people |
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