At some point, you were corrupted by the powers of the Nine Hells, and your very being was pierced to the core by dark energies. How you wander as a pariah, haunted by the event that mad you this way. Now you have turned to adventuring to either win the favor of the people through deed, or find enough coin to sway anyone that might judge you fjor what you have become. You might flinch at what they call you or embrace it. Either way, it is difficult to hide that you are "devil tainted."
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: any one tool proficiency
- Languages: Infernal
- Equipment: Traveler’s clothes, a hooded cloak, a staff, a small memento from your previous life, and a leather pouch containing 10 gp.
Devilish Mark
The tainted nature of your being has its own physical manifestation that gives away what you are. You can choose one of the following from the Devilish Marks table, or roll for one. Alternatively, you might choose to create your own.
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Devilish Mark |
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1
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One or more of your limbs turned devil-like.
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2
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Your eyes resemble that of a goat's and glow red in the dark.
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3
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You have a second mouth somewhere on your body that incessantly mumbles and whispers words of disaster in Infernal.
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4
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Long curled horns sprout from your forehead and a spaded tail extends from your lower back.
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5
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Parts of your body look charred and ashen and you always smell of smoke.
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6
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A ghastly unblinking ey sits in the middle of your forehead. Although you can't see through it, you get the sinking feeling someone or something else can.
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7
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Your body is covered in Infernal runes that glow faintly in the presence of divine magic.
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8
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Your tongue is forked and vestigial wings sprout from your shoulder blades.
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Feature: Dark One's Reputation
When you encounter a devil, they immediately recognize you for what you are and treat you as though you are a fiend yourself. Though they might not necessarily act friendly towards you, they treat you with more respect and esteem than other mortals and readily parley with you as long as you have not already met them with open hostility.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I am slow to speak up. The less attention I draw to myself, the better.
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2
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People think I'm scary, and I'm not going to ruin the illusion.
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3
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I talk to myself constantly. I also reply to myself constantly.
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4
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My scowl is more noticeable than the manifestation of my curse.
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5
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Wherever I am, I act like I am in charge. It's not like anyone is going to argue with a devil.
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6
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Something about what I am burns through energy like crazy. As a result, I am always hungry.
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7
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For some reason, people always want to fight me. Who am I to say no?
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8
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I hate when people judge me for what I am, therefore I don't judge others based on what they are. It's who they are that matters.
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Ideal |
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1
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Revenge. This world is made up of wrongs and injustices, someone has to right them. (Chaotic)
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2
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Redemption. If you give others a chance to shine, the world can become a beautiful place. (Good)
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3
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Power. I've been granted a gift, and I am sure as hell going to make use of it. (Evil)
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4
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Justice. The natural order has to be upheld, if it isn't, there will be more tormented souls like mine wandering the realm. (Lawful)
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5
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Peace. I just want to be left alone, and I'll stop whatever conflicts I can to find some quiet. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I am still looking for a way to repay someone for their awe-inspiring kindness.
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2
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I'm seeking a way to remove my devilish curse so I can be with the love of my life.
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3
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I am hunting the devil that did this to me. When I find it, I will make them pay.
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4
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With the mortal realm shunning me, I am looking for a place in the Outer Planes to call home.
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5
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A religious order is hunting me at all costs, and I have to keep moving if I am going to survive.
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6
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Someone gave me a home, and I will do anything to protect them and that home.
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Flaw |
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1
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I can't get enough when it comes to carnal pleasures: food, drink, company ---- I want it all.
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2
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Angry is an understatement, my temper is downright (and sometimes literally) explosive.
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3
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A voice whispers in my ear that I am better than everyone, and I am sorely tempted to believe it.
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4
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I'm always jealous of what others have. Why was I denied happiness?
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5
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I can't be bothered to do things for myself. It is so much easier to pawn off my work onto others.
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6
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I take what I want, and I want a bit of everything.
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