You're a disappointment. A worthless waste of food and air. A disgrace. At least, that's what others will say about you. You may have always been frowned upon by society, or perhaps you were once a respected member of your community, but regardless, you are now considered a nuisance at best or a downright curse to your community at worst. You're hated by all and loved by few, if any.
The pitter patter of dice rolling on a wooden table, the soft noise of shuffling playing cards, the pings and clinks of gold pieces hitting the table; these sounds are like an angelic symphony to you. Win or lose, you are drawn to gambling like a bee to flowers. Are you the type that constantly bluffs, or the kind that doesn't know what a poker face is? Do you spend your nights raking in large sums of gold? Or do you barely scrape by on your winnings? And most importantly, what is your preferred game; dice, cards, chariot races? Or are you the sort that tries everything to earn gold? No matter your preference, the fact remains the same; you are a gambler, and you have come to play.
- Equipment: A bottle of hard liqueur, a dice set, playing card set, fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp.
You can convince nearly anyone to put up something they aren’t willing to part with (property or information) in a game of chance. Your DM might rule that they will only agree to a game of their choosing, and they may only agree if they feel the odds are heavily in their favor.
Suggested Characteristics
Your reputation may or may not be a product of your personality traits...
| d9 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe that others are always looking for an excuse to hate me. |
| 2 | I know people hate me, and that's fine. I hate them more. |
| 3 | I don't let the little things bother me. There's plenty worse than judgmental stares and whispered rumors. |
| 4 | I am aggressive and abrasive, always making sure to let people know that they're no better than me. |
| 5 | I would bet good coin on anything, even simple activities. |
| 6 | I try to be unpredictable, so no one will ever know when I'm bluffing. |
| 7 | I'm playing the long con, and every action I take is part of the game. |
| 8 | I tend to make friends out of enemies, and enemies out of friends. |
| 9 | I gambled big and lost. Never again. |
| d11 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Revenge There's a reason I'm hated, and that's because there were those who thought themselves more powerful than me. I'll prove them wrong... (Evil) |
| 2 | Redemption I am flawed, and I have done wrong before, but I can become a productive member of society once again. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Ravage Society is to blame for my ill fortune. Surely, society must be made anew... (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Respite I don't care what it takes, I will ensure that no other faces unjust persecution like I did. (Good) |
| 5 | Revitalize I know I can be more than this. I will become better, stronger, smarter. (Any) |
| 6 | Risk: Nothing is worth doing if it's a sure thing. (Chaotic) |
| 7 | Victory: Never make a bet unless you're sure you can win. (Lawful) |
| 8 | Greed: Anything that isn't mine soon will be (Evil) |
| 9 | Joy: Everyone would be much happier if they pulled up a chair, had a drink, and played a few hands. (Good) |
| 10 | Surprise: Life is worth living because you never know how the dice will land. (Any) |
| 11 | The Game: Every moment of your life you have to make a choice. Never stop playing. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I truly did wrong someone (Be it an individual, a group or a family) and I must make amends for the suffering I have caused them. |
| 2 | I owe a lot of money to the wrong kind of people. |
| 3 | I have to win big to send money home to my family, even if I can never see them again. |
| 4 | I won big against a member of the noble family and now I'm searched by rich people's assassins. |
| 5 | I promised my parents I would stop taking chances. We'll see how long that lasts. |
| 6 | I hide my gambling behind a normal life. My friends have no idea who I really am. |
| d11 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The distrust of others has led me to my own suspicions of others. |
| 2 | I hate all nobility. It's because of their damnable politicking that my life fell apart. |
| 3 | I've taken a bit too well to pariah-hood. I'm uncomfortable around law-abiding individuals. |
| 4 | High ranking officials who ask too many questions often receive thinly veiled death threats from me. |
| 5 | I'm still just as much of a disgrace as I was accused of being. I will lie, cheat and steal to my heart's content. |
| 6 | I can't step away from the table while I'm losing. |
| 7 | Coin doesn't last long in my pocket. I have to risk it or spend it. |
| 8 | Everyone has a price. Mine happens to be pretty low. |
| 9 | If I find someone smarter than me, I will take them down. |
| 10 | I would rather lose honestly than lie to win. |
| 11 | I like to think I could drink anyone under the table, but really I'm a lightweight. |
Contacts
Gambling dens and people you owe money to.
| d1 | Contact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Owners and players in gambling dens |
| d2 | Non-contact |
|---|---|
| 1 | law officials in most towns |
| 2 | People you owe money to |
The undesirables of society trust you, mostly because they assume that you fear persecution as much as they do. You are able to find free 'lodging' (You sleep for free, but you are only experiencing the 'comforts' of the wretched lifestyle) with criminals and vagrants alike. However, if you are in a town, village, or city in which your name is known, you are unable to stay in any respectable establishment.
Though you are still hated by the masses, you have found a generous bunch that is willing to overlook your societal standing. Be it a wealthy employer or a religious sect, you are able to obtain free food and lodging when dealing with associates of your ward. (Work with your DM to decide if you wish to work with a church, be a servant, or maybe even a bodyguard to a wealthy noble.) You will still be looked down upon by commoners and nobility alike, but the organization that took you in will treat you with respect so long as you do the same.
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