Lost Potential

You lived a life of high expectations, a supposed "chosen one", raised by a large group of people, maybe acolytes, maybe extended family, but nobody ever too close. Your entire life lead up to one important event that you were meant to fulfill -- But for some reason, you didn't. Maybe you ran away, or maybe the event was interrupted. Examples could be a fallen noble, a failed sacrifice, etc.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion, or Deception, and Arcana, History, or Religion

Languages: A language spoken by the group that raised you.

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) 2 Daggers, Bell, Component Pouch, 2 Pouches, Fine Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm slow to trust - most people that tried to get close to me in the past had ulterior motives.
2	I idolize a particular hero of my faith and constantly refer to that person's deeds and example.
3	Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want.
4	I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
5	I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
6	Despite my birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I use polysyllabic words to convey the impression of great erudition.

d10	Ideal
1	Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
2	Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith's religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
3	Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
4	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
5	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
6	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
7	Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful)
8	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
9	Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death are like in the gutters. (Evil)
10	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)

d10	Bond
1	I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
2	Everything I do is for the common people.
3	I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
4	I owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets.
5	No one else is going to have to endure the hardships I've been through.
6	My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me.
7	My isolation gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can destroy.
8	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
9	I owe everything to my mentor--a horrible person who's probably rotting in jail somewhere.
10	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d10	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple's hierarchy.
3	I'm never satisfied with what I have--I always want more.
4	I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
5	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
6	I remember every insult I've received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who's ever wronged me.
7	My pride will probably lead to my destruction.
8	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
9	I will never fully trust anyone other than myself.
10	I'll say anything to avoid having to do extra work.