You were an adventurer in the far gone past, and were unfortunate enough to perish along that journey. Though, by some kind of magic or other, you are "living" once more.
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival,Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Old Times
You died in your past, one way or another, and somehow came back pseudo-living. Choose or randomly determine a way in which you passed away, and came back.
| d6 | Old Times |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was cursed by someone in my past to become undead |
| 2 | I died trying to get hold of an artifact, only for that artifact to revive me. |
| 3 | I was given a second chance by my patron. |
| 4 | I was part of an alchemical experiment to revive a person without magic. |
| 5 | I was killed by a ferocious monster that I plan to get revenge on. |
| 6 | I was a sacrifice for a cult that ended up doing the ritual wrong. |
Feature: Decay Aura
By virtue of being an undead, you give off an unpleasant aura. People will automatically be less likely to trust you, and maybe actively avoid you. Unless you prove them otherwise, people will lean towards disliking you.
Suggested Characteristics
You can be either bitter and upset about the loss of your past life, or grateful for this second chance. The choice is yours.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I talk in old speak because I lived in a distant time period. |
| 2 | I often boast about my past life before I perished. |
| 3 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. |
| 4 | I am very cautious due to my past mistakes leading to my death. |
| 5 | I hate being undead. |
| 6 | I love being undead. |
| 7 | I want to break my curse/become living again by any means necessary. |
| 8 | I often reminisce about my past life, and wonder if anyone from my day is still around. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trust. Trust is something earned, not something given. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Death. Death is drastic, cold, and unpleasant. Only the worst of people deserve that kind of punishment. (Good) |
| 3 | Revenge. Revenge is a sweet release. Better late than never. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Experience. The most valuable thing someone can have is experience, and know-how. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Preparedness. Recklessness is a vice, and always leads to failure. Plan out your actions or something could go horribly wrong. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Consequence. I have seen the other side, and I no longer fear it. I will do what I want without fear of consequence. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again, if they are still alive. |
| 2 | My friends have thought me dead for a long time, I wish to re-unite with them. |
| 3 | Someone close to me in my past played a part in my demise. I wish to find them and get revenge, if they happen to still be kicking around. |
| 4 | I have an item that was important to me before I died. I keep it close, it reminds me of my long past life. |
| 5 | I envy the truly living. |
| 6 | I pray my old love is still alive. I would do anything to see them again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | A person involved in my demise learns I am walking once more, and wishes to have me put back in the ground. |
| 2 | I will become living again, by any means necessary. |
| 3 | The people of my past have changed drastically in the wake of my demise. |
| 4 | I dislike doddling. Anything that does not further my goal is a waste of time. |
| 5 | I have really bad hygiene. I'm a corpse, after all, so what does it matter? |
| 6 | I am incredibly untrustworthy. |
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Posted Jul 5, 2024This is my first attempt at homebrewing anything, please be nice.