For one reason or another, you left your homeland. Whether you are a fugitive on the run, a refugee fleeing war or disaster, or on the run from someone, your past no longer matters. What does matter now is that you have a chance at a fresh start. It is up to you to survive in a land unfamiliar to you. There will be those who may sympathize with you, and there will be those who view you with prejudice and suspiscion.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from: Survival, Insight, Stealth, Athletics, or Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one type of artisan’s tools or gaming set.
- Languages: Choose two common languages of your choice.
- Equipment:
- A keepsake from your homeland (such as a token, piece of jewelry, or weapon)
- A set of traveler’s clothes
- A small map or journal marking your journey
- A pouch containing 10 gp
Your life as an Outsider has given you an understanding of how to navigate unfamiliar territory. You are adept at observing cultural norms, avoiding attention when necessary, and finding allies in unexpected places. When interacting with people from a culture or society unfamiliar to you, you gain advantage on Insight checks to understand their behavior or motives and Persuasion checks to gain their trust. Additionally, you can always recall basic information about your homeland, including its geography, major events, and notable figures.
Suggested Characteristics
Outsiders are defined by the experiences that led them to leave their home and their reactions to their new environment. They may be homesick, determined, or even bitter, but they are always shaped by the contrast between their past and their present.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always look for a way to connect my homeland to this strange new world. |
| 2 | I trust my instincts over unfamiliar customs or rules. |
| 3 | I keep a low profile, preferring to avoid trouble in an unfamiliar land. |
| 4 | I’m endlessly curious about the traditions and cultures of others. |
| 5 | I’m proud of where I come from and won’t let anyone insult it. |
| 6 | I’ve learned to adapt quickly to new surroundings and people. |
| 7 | I cling tightly to my heritage, afraid of losing what little I have left. |
| 8 | I tend to keep my past to myself, even from those I trust. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preservation: I must preserve my homeland’s legacy, even if I can’t return. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom: Leaving my home taught me to value the freedom to choose my path. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Hope: I believe I’ll find a new home where I truly belong. (Good) |
| 4 | Survival: The world is harsh, and I’ll do whatever it takes to endure. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Vengeance: I will make those who forced me from my home pay for what they did. (Evil) |
| 6 | Unity: I seek to bring people together, no matter where they’re from. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I protect a token of my homeland with my life—it’s all I have left. |
| 2 | I fled to protect someone I care about, and I hope they’re safe. |
| 3 | I owe my life to the person who helped me escape. |
| 4 | I will return to my homeland someday and reclaim what I lost. |
| 5 | I travel with the hope of finding others from my homeland. |
| 6 | A promise I made back home drives my every decision. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I avoid forming deep bonds, afraid of losing people again. |
| 2 | I’m easily offended by remarks about my homeland or my status as an outsider. |
| 3 | I’m overly suspicious of people from this new land. |
| 4 | I tend to compare everything to my homeland, sometimes unfairly. |
| 5 | I cling too tightly to the past and struggle to move forward. |
| 6 | I can be reckless, desperate to prove my worth in this new world. |
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