Shadow Legionnaire

A sealed letter, bearing the insignia of your kingdom arrives at your doorstep. Inside, a terse message orders your immediate presence at Alpha location. You recognise the coded language - A summons reserved for only the most urgent and sensitive missions. As you gather your gear, memories of past operations flash through your mind - dangerous infiltrations, perilous escapes, and the weight of secrets carried in the shadows. You know this is no ordinary assignment. 

Ability Scores: Dexterity, Charisma, Intelligence

Feat: Skulker - You are an expert at moving unseen and unheard. You gain the following benefits:- You can try and hide when you are lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow and other natural phenomena.- When you are hidden from a creature and miss it with a ranged weapon attack, making the attack doesn't reveal your position.- Dim light doesn't impose disadvantage on your Perception checks relying on sight. 

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth and Deception

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit, Thieves Tools

Languages: Common

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Spear, Shortbow, 20 Arrows, Disguise Kit, Thieves Tools, [Tooltip Not Found], [Tooltip Not Found], 14 GP; or (B) 50 GP

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait - pick/roll 2 [roll]2d8[/roll]
1	I plan carefully and trust no one easily, risk is for fools.
2	I follow orders and control my emotions. Efficiency is paramount.
3	I notice everything. Details are key to survival.
4	My thoughts are my own. Trust is a weakness.
5	I do what needs t be done, regardless of feelings. Results matter most.
6	Everyone has an angle. I rely on myself alone.
7	I can make do with anything. Improvise, adapt, overcome.
8	The past clings to me. I carry its weight.

 

d6	Ideal [roll]1d6[/roll]
1	Duty. I serve my kingdom above all else. My missions is my life.
2	Loyalty. I protect those I've sworn to defend. Betrayal is unforgivable.
3	Efficiency. I strive for perfect execution. Wasted effort is a failure.
4	Pragmatism. The ends justify the means. Sentiment has no place here.
5	Survival. I will do what it takes to live. The mission comes first, then myself.
6	Secrecy. The shadows are my shield. My work must remain unseen.

 

d6	BONDS [roll]1d6[/roll]
1	My Unit. My brothers, sister and siblings in arms are my family. I would die for them.
2	My Kingdom. I have sworn an oath to protect it. Its safety is my priority.
3	My Mentor. They taught me everything I know. I will not dishonour their legacy.
4	A Lost Comrade. I will avenge their death. Their memory fuels my resolve.
5	A Secret Mission. I will see it through to the end. Its success is paramount.
6	The Code. I live by its tenets. They guide my every action.

 

d6	Flaws [roll]1d6[/roll]
1	Distrust. I see betrayal everywhere. I push away those who try to get too close.
2	Cynicism. I expect the worst from everyone. Hope is a fool's game.
3	Ruthlessness. I prioritise the mission above all else. I will make any sacrifice necessary.
4	Haunted. The past torments me. I relive my failures in my dreams.
5	Recklessness. I take unnecessary risks. I crave the adrenaline of danger.
6	Secretive to a Fault. I isolate myself. I struggle to connect with others.

Contacts

Your contacts aren't simply random individuals; they are carefully cultivated assets, each with their own specialisations and motivations:

- The Quartermaster (Elara) - A half-elf female who runs a seemingly innocuous trading post. She provides specialist equipment (poisons, climbing gear, lockpicks, signal devices) and can discreetly acquire of dispose of sensitive items. She is motivated by profit, but also harbours a deep respect for the Shadow Legion's efficiency. 

- Informant ("Whisper" - Real name unknown) - A network of street urchins, messengers and gossips who gather rumours and intelligence from the city's underbelly. They are motivated by small payments, favours, and a genuine fear of the consequences of crossing the Shadow Legion.

- The Fence (Seddy Hapman) - A charming, handsome and well connected human male rogue who operates a hidden gambling den. He can dispose of stolen goods, launder money and provide access to the criminal underworld. He is motivated by greed and the thrill for risk.

- The Safehouse Keeper (Sister Agnes) - A quiet and unassuming nun from an unclear and mysterious sect (something about The Dawn... Bringer?) who runs a small and secluded hostel. She provides temporary shelter, medical aid and a place to lay low for for Shadow Legion operatives. She is motivated by her faith and a belief in the necessity of the Legion's work. 

- The Former Operative (Master Valerius) - A veteran of the Shadow Legion, now retired and living in seclusion. He offers advice, training, and a connection to the Legion's history. He is motivated by a sense of duty and a desire to see the Legion continue it's vital work. 

d6	Contact
1	Elara
2	"Whispers"
3	Seddy Hapman
4	Sister Agnes
5	Master Valerius
6	Shadow Legion HQ - Dead-drop