Sanctified Assassin

"I am the shadow cast by divine light, the blade that cuts away corruption."
— Calith Veyra, Devout Avenger

Description

A Sanctified Assassin is a unique blend of divine will and lethal precision, serving as a shadowy agent of justice. Unlike mercenary assassins, your actions are guided by a higher calling. Your skills are honed to eliminate those who spread corruption, evil, or imbalance, carrying out the will of your deity or cause with unwavering resolve.

Trained in martial and divine arts, you embody the balance between morality and necessity. Whether driven by justice, redemption, or vengeance, you act as a figure of both awe and fear, executing your missions with stealth, discipline, and sanctity.

Attribute Bonuses:

• Two ability scores of your choice increase by +1.

Trinkets Table

Roll a d8 or choose one:

d8	Trinket
1	A shard of stained glass from a destroyed cathedral.
2	A holy symbol carved into a dagger’s hilt.
3	A vial of blessed water that glows faintly in the dark.
4	A tattered note from a forgiven target thanking you.
5	A mask with your deity’s emblem etched into its surface.
6	A journal filled with cryptic prophecies or revelations.
7	A small statue of your deity, worn smooth by years of use.
8	A black feather that appears untouched by time.

Using the Sanctified Assassin Background

This background is ideal for Rogues, Paladins, or Clerics who walk the line between light and shadow, embodying the duality of their sacred mission. Sanctified Assassins thrive in campaigns that explore moral ambiguity, divine justice, and stealthy retribution. Whether seeking redemption, enacting vengeance, or upholding divine law, these characters bring a unique blend of intrigue and power to any adventure.

 

Skill Proficiencies:

• Stealth: To move unseen and execute missions discreetly.
• Religion: To understand the doctrines and rituals of your faith.

Tool Proficiencies:

• Disguise Kit: For concealing your identity and creating false appearances.
• Poisoner’s Kit: To craft and handle lethal concoctions.

Languages:

• Common
• One additional language, often reflecting the regions or cultures tied to your deity or mission.

Equipment:

• A set of dark, hooded clothing designed for stealth.
• A rapier and a shortbow with a quiver of 20 arrows.
• A disguise kit and a poisoner’s kit.
• A holy symbol representing your deity or cause.
• A small pouch containing 10 gold pieces.

Spell List

Spell Level	Spells
2nd	pass without trace

Suggested Characteristics

d4	Personality Trait
1	"My faith guides my actions, and I seek to honor my deity in all I do."
2	"I am relentless in my pursuit of those who harm the innocent."
3	"I reflect on the morality of my actions, searching for righteousness in the darkness."
4	"I prefer to keep my motives hidden, revealing only what is necessary."

d3	Ideal
1	Justice: "Evil must be punished, no matter the cost." (Lawful)
2	Redemption: "Even the wicked deserve a chance to atone." (Neutral)
3	Vengeance: "I am the reckoning for those who defile the innocent." (Chaotic)

d3	Bond
1	"A relic of my deity serves as my guide and shield."
2	"I seek redemption for a past action that still weighs heavily on my soul."
3	"I protect the innocent, shielding them from the shadows I navigate."

d3	Flaw
1	"I am overly zealous, sometimes endangering myself or others in my pursuit of justice."
2	"My devotion blinds me to the gray areas of morality, seeing only black and white."
3	"I am haunted by the lives I have taken, even when I know they were deserved."

Contacts

Sanctified Assassin Contacts

Your holy mission has forged alliances with other divine or shadowy figures:

• A high-ranking cleric who supports your cause with guidance or resources.
• A rogue informant who provides intelligence on your targets.
• A paladin who shares your faith but questions your methods.
• A scholar of religious texts who aids in uncovering divine mysteries.