You are, or were, a paladin in life. You swore to defend the helpless, strike down the greater evil or uphold the natural order but failed to do so. You fled from a battle, took a bribe or let a necromancer grow to power, regardless of the oath you made it has been broke and the powers from it lost.
Now with no oath and having betrayed those who looked up to you, what comes next? Will you seek to reswear your oath, or swear a new one? Or will you leave your paladin life behind you, seeking strength elsewhere?
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Survival
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A holy symbol (the last thing of your old life you still own), a memento from the last person you saved, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 5 gp.
Whether you seek to reclaim your oath or leave it behind you, the road you walk now is a long an difficult one. Those who look into your eyes can see that you have faced judgement and that you are now dedicated to redeem yourself. Though they might shame you, Commoners will extend a courtesy to you and do their utmost to help you on your path of redemption. Unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them, they will even take up arms to fight alongside you, should you find yourself facing an enemy alone. People who remember your good deeds will be open to housing and feeding you out of pity, but there might be those who scorn or see you as they would see an army deserter and attempt to bring you to justice.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I don't pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. |
| 2 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it. |
| 3 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. |
| 4 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. |
| 5 | I've been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures and the occasional grunt. |
| 6 | My language is as foul as an Roc nest. |
| 7 | I can stare down a hellhound without flinching. |
| 8 | I eat like a pig and have bad manners. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition.The ancient traditions of worship and duty must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
| 3 | Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
| 5 | Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
| 6 | Mercy: Live and let live (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would die to recover an ancient artifact of my faith that was lost long ago. |
| 2 | I come from a noble family, and one day I'll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me. |
| 3 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| 4 | I'm guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
| 5 | My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 6 | I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
| 4 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. |
| 5 | I harbor dark bloodthirsty thoughts that my isolation failed to quell. |
| 6 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
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