The Underdark is a vast and perilous realm beneath the surface world, where only the most resourceful and tenacious beings can endure. You have spent a significant part of your life navigating its labyrinthine tunnels, surviving the dangers that lurk around every corner. Whether you are a fugitive, an explorer, or simply a native of this unforgiving land, you have learned to adapt and thrive where others have perished.
- Skill Proficiencies: The Underdark is a realm of constant danger and intrigue, where only the strong and cunning survive. As a survivor who has endured its perilous depths, you have faced challenges that would break lesser beings. Whether as an outcast male Drow, a skilled operative, cunning rogue or a slave you have learned to navigate the treacherous society of the Underdark. Your survival is a testament to your wit, skill, and determination.
Skill Proficiencies
- Stealth: Remaining unseen in the Underdark is often essential for survival.
- Survival: Your ability to find food, water, and shelter in the harsh conditions of the Underdark is unparalleled.
- One skill proficiency of your choice.
- Tool Proficiencies:
Tool Proficiencies
- Alchemist's Supplies: You might need a potion or a remedy to survive in the dark landscapes.
- Cook's Utensils: Being able to make quality food can come in handy.
- Disguise Kit: Being able to alter your appearance can be crucial in avoiding detection or deception.
- Herbalism Kit: Being able to gather herbs in the Underdark is for some a necessity.
- Poisoner's Kit: Mastery of poisons is a common skill among those who survive in the Underdark.
- Languages:
Languages
- Undercommon: The lingua franca of the Underdark, spoken by many of its inhabitants.
- One additional language of your choice: Reflects the diverse races and cultures encountered in your Underdark journey.
- Equipment:
Equipment
- A set of common clothes suitable for the Underdark, including a hooded cloak
- A small knife
- A map of a portion of the Underdark you are familiar with
- A trinket from your past life (roll on the Trinket table or choose one)
- A pouch containing 15 gold pieces
Survival in the damp darkness.
When trying to survive in the damp darkness of the underdark you....
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Survival in the damp darkness. |
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Fungal Affinity: You have developed an affinity for the fungi of the Underdark. You have advantage on Intelligence (Nature) checks related to fungi and other plant life.
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2
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Cave Whisperer: You can sense the subtle echoes of the Underdark. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to detect movement or sounds in caves.
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3
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Shadow Veil: You have learned to blend into the shadows. You gain a +2 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) checks while in dim light or darkness.
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4
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Bitter Rivals: You have a known enemy in the Underdark who still seeks revenge against you. Work with your DM to determine the details of this rival.
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5
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Relic Keeper: You discovered a relic from a forgotten civilization in the Underdark. You have advantage on Intelligence (History) checks related to the artifact.
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6
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Survivor’s Mark: You bear scars from a significant event in the Underdark. These scars serve as a reminder and grant you a +1 bonus to Charisma (Intimidation) checks.
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Tunnel Navigator: You have an innate sense of direction in the Underdark. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to navigate or avoid getting lost underground.
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8
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Poison Resilience: Through exposure, you have developed a minor resistance to toxins. You have advantage on saving throws against poison and resistance to poison damage.
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9
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Echoes of Power: You have a latent magical ability tied to the Underdark. Choose one cantrip from the sorcerer spell list that you can cast once per long rest.
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10
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Underdark Guide: You have helped guide others through the Underdark. You gain proficiency in a language of your choice spoken by creatures of the Underdark.
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Feature: Shadow Dweller
Your time spent in the Underdark has honed your instincts and ability to navigate shadowy and treacherous environments. You have an uncanny knack for finding paths and avoiding hazards, whether in the deep caverns of the Underdark or the dark corridors of dungeons.
- Navigation: You can identify routes and shortcuts through caves, tunnels, and dungeons, allowing you to travel more swiftly and avoid common hazards.
- Safe Havens: You are skilled at finding secure places to rest and hide, gaining advantage on checks to avoid detection while in shadowy or underground environments.
- Dark Vision: If your race already has Darkvision, you gain an additional 30 feet of vision in darkness. If your race doesn't have Darkvision, you gain the ability to see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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I am always alert, expecting danger at every turn.
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I have a dark sense of humor, developed to cope with the harsh realities of the Underdark.
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I am slow to trust, as betrayal is commonplace in my world.
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4
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I am determined to prove my worth in a society that undervalues me.
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Ideal |
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Survival: Whatever it takes, I will survive. (Neutral)
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Freedom: I fight against the chains that bind me and others. (Chaotic)
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Strength: Only the strong deserve to rule. (Evil)
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Unity: We must work together to overcome the darkness. (Good)
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Bond |
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I owe my survival to a mentor or ally who took a risk to help me.
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I will avenge a wrong done to me or my family by a rival house.
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3
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I am loyal to those who have proven themselves trustworthy.
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4
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I have a deep connection to the Underdark and feel drawn to its secrets.
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Flaw |
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I am ruthless and will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals.
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I struggle to form meaningful connections due to past betrayals.
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3
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I am haunted by the things I have done to survive.
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4
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I am obsessed with gaining power and status within Drow society.
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