7 years ago, you were among a large group of children set to be sacrificed for nefarious means by an agent of the Temple of Elemental Evil, Tharok. Thankfully, you were saved by a party of heroes comprised of Baker Hayfield, Reggie Whitewhiskers, Alin Ivorsson, Larry Birdshot, and Bret Farflame.
Both the trauma of your capture and the encouragement received from these heroes has set you on a path to become heroes yourselves. While some of you have had opportunities before, the Gathering of the Aspirants is at hand once again. Depending on your performance, you will earn invitations to join one of the 5 respective factions: Kingsguard, Azure, Phoenixborn, Blackguard and the University.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple profession among the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, miner, servant, shepherd, woodcutter, or gravedigger. But the looming Gathering of the Aspirants may set you on a different path and mark you for greater things.
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Defining Event |
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I stood up to Tharok and was stabbed in the gut. If not for Reggie, I might have died.
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2
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I fought my kidnappers to protect the small children and received a nasty scar across my face as payment.
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3
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I was too young to remember much of what happened, but I sometimes see Tharok and the elementals in my nightmares.
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Feature: Rustic Hospitality
Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you.
Suggested Characteristics
For many of you, you are of the common people of Ironstead, for better or for worse. Most of you look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and your town remains very important to you.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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2
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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3
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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4
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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5
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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6
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
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7
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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8
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal |
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1
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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2
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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3
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Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
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5
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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6
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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2
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I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
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3
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A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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4
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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5
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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6
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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Flaw |
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1
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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2
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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3
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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4
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Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
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5
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I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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