The Mortician is a figure who has developed a deep connection with the dead, gaining secret knowledge passed down through generations of caretakers of the deceased. Armed with their most prized possession, the Skeleton Key, the Mortician has unrestricted access to morgues, crypts, catacombs, and all places where death resides. Whether they are honoring the departed, investigating secrets buried in the underworld, or unraveling dark mysteries that only the dead know, their role is one of somber respect and chilling expertise.
- Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, and Investigation or Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit, Alchemist Supplies, Disguise Kit, or Navigator's Tools
- Languages: Abyssal, Celestial, or Infernal
- Equipment: A set of Embalmer’s tools, a vial of embalming fluid, a candle, a set of dark robes, a small pouch of grave dust, and a Skeleton Key.
Feature: Dead Connections
Skeleton Key: A mystical item given to those who tend to the dead. It resembles an ancient, rusted key and is bound to its owner through their service to the deceased. The key allows access to any location where the dead are kept, such as morgues, catacombs, crypts, mausoleums, and graveyards. The key can unlock doors, gates, or barriers that would otherwise be inaccessible to the living, as long as they guard the remains of the dead. The key does not work on living quarters or places unrelated to death.
Additionally, once per long rest, the Skeleton Key can reveal a hidden passage or secret location within a structure associated with the dead, such as a forgotten tomb or burial chamber.
Suggested Characteristics
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I am unflinchingly calm, even in the presence of death and decay.
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I always speak in a slow, measured tone, rarely showing emotion.
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I often joke about death to make others uncomfortable.
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I feel a sense of duty to ensure the dead are treated with the utmost respect.
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I find solace in the quiet and stillness of graveyards, preferring the company of the dead over the living.
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6
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I have a habit of whispering prayers or blessings for the dead, even in casual conversation.
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Ideal |
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Respect: The dead must be honored, and their resting places should never be defiled. (Good)
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Power: Knowledge of death and the dead grants me influence over life. (Evil)
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Balance: Death is a natural force, neither to be feared nor revered. (Neutral)
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Tradition: Death rites and customs must be preserved and passed down through generations. (Lawful)
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Knowledge: The dead hold valuable secrets, and it is my duty to uncover and learn from them. (Neutral)
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Solace: Death is a release from suffering, and I strive to ease the passing of others. (Good)
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Bond |
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I once failed to protect the resting place of someone important, and I seek redemption.
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2
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I have sworn to guard a particular crypt, ensuring it remains undisturbed.
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3
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The Skeleton Key was passed down to me by my mentor, and I will honor their memory by continuing their work.
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I am searching for a legendary resting place, said to hold the remains of an ancient figure.
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I am the keeper of a forgotten family crypt, guarding its secrets from those who would exploit its contents.
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I owe my life to a spirit that guided me out of a deadly situation, and now I seek to repay that debt.
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Flaw |
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I am overly obsessed with death, to the point of ignoring the living around me.
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I am untrusting of those who show little respect for the dead.
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I struggle with social interactions, often making others uncomfortable with my morbid demeanor.
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I am fascinated by necromancy, and I sometimes dabble in forbidden practices.
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I am haunted by the spirits of those I couldn’t properly lay to rest, and their presence sometimes clouds my judgment.
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I am obsessed with my own mortality and constantly fear that death is stalking me, leading to irrational decisions.
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