Benefactors are those who work for the well-being of the people around them. They spend their time helping build houses, cook, or hand out supplies. They are generally beloved by all, because not everyone dedicates their life to the well-being of others.

A benefactor can be someone who helps people in their daily comings or goings, can come from a wealthy family and decide to use their treasures to help people or be someone who provides supplies to a wartorn village against all odds. In any case, as a benefactor, you’ve dedicated your life to making the world a better place; step by step and day by day.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion.

Languages: Two of your choice.

Equipment: A small knife, a scroll that reads “Do you need help?” in Common, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 20 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I like to play harmless pranks on others.
2	When I am with people, I try to be serious.
3	I like being around children. They remind me of the lighter and brighter side of life.
4	I’m always intrigued by real-life stories.
5	I speak to everyone like they’re my friends.
6	I don’t like stingy folk who don’t share their belongings.
7	I like to collect mementos from the settlements I help.
8	I am committed to my deity with my life.

d6	Ideal
1	Foundation. I will create an organization to help people all across the land. (Good)
2	Humble. Those I’ve saved may see me as their savior, thinking they owe me their lives. Yet I was only doing what was right. (Good)
3	Kindness. No matter what, I will help everyone. There’s nothing that could change my mind. (Good)
4	Justice. All those who hurt the innocent will pay for their crimes in accordance with the law. (Lawful Good)
5	Power. Once I become powerful enough, I can stop all violence. (Any)
6	Equality. None should suffer. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	While I was trying to help someone, I accidentally got them killed. I now can’t shake the fear of losing someone again.
2	I carry an item that reminds me of the first time I risked my life to save people.
3	I lost my family in a horrible event. From that day forward, I’ve dedicated myself to saving others.
4	When I am under stress, I start humming a melody, the lullaby my mother sang to me when I was a child.
5	Since I always side with innocents, I’m not always welcome everywhere.
6	I provide supplies to a small village from time to time. I must make sure they are doing okay.

d6	Flaw
1	I’ve had to work with shady folk to help others.
2	Seeing innocent people getting hurt blinds me with rage.
3	Secretly, I enjoy killing evildoers. It’s what they deserve.
4	When someone flirts with me, I am charmed by them almost immediately.
5	I tend to flee from fights when I feel desperate.
6	I can’t stand gore.