Once a trusted agent of the crown, you were sent on a vital mission to uncover the secrets of the red ice. But while you were away, your world crumbled. Your brother, the general of your nation’s army, was assassinated, and your family was branded traitors and exiled. Now, you are a figure of whispers and forgotten authority, a lost vanguard navigating a world that has turned against you. Though stripped of your title, your knowledge, skills, and influence remain—if you can find the right people to listen.
- Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in Deception and Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A sealed letter of commission proving your former assignment, A broken signet ring or emblem of your past rank, A worn cloak or mask to help conceal your identity, A journal filled with coded notes on the red ice and your exile, A dagger hidden in a boot or sleeve, A pouch containing 10 gp
Though exiled, your name and past still carry weight in certain circles. Some recognize your former status, and while you hold no official power, you may find unexpected aid among former allies, underground factions, or those who still secretly sympathize with your cause.
In regions where your former nation holds influence, you can attempt to call in favors, seek hidden safehouses, or extract information from those who remember your authority. However, your exile makes you a wanted figure in the eyes of the ruling powers, meaning that revealing your identity can be dangerous.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I speak with authority, even when no one listens. |
| 2 | I constantly analyze my surroundings, always searching for threats or escape routes. |
| 3 | I still hold myself to the old customs of my homeland, even in exile. |
| 4 | My past has made me secretive—I trust few and reveal little. |
| 5 | I have a habit of speaking in coded messages or double meanings. |
| 6 | Despite everything, I believe the world can still be just. |
| 7 | I feel more comfortable in the shadows than in the spotlight. |
| 8 | I keep a memento of my former life and speak to it when alone. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Redemption – "One day, I will restore my family’s honor." (Lawful) |
| 2 | Survival – "The world is cruel. The only thing that matters is enduring." (Neutral) |
| 3 | Revenge – "Those who took everything from me will suffer tenfold." (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Secrecy – "Knowledge is power. I will never be blindsided again." (Neutral) |
| 5 | Duty – "Exile does not erase my mission. I must finish what I started." (Lawful) |
| 6 | Freedom – "My past is a chain I refuse to wear any longer." (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I promised my brother something before he died, and I will see it fulfilled. |
| 2 | Someone still loyal to my family is hiding me from my enemies. |
| 3 | My homeland rejected me, but I will always carry its name. |
| 4 | My greatest treasure is a letter I was never able to send. |
| 5 | I have a secret ally within my former nation—I must protect them. |
| 6 | I wear a scar, tattoo, or brand that marks me as an exile. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am obsessed with uncovering the truth, even when it puts me in danger. |
| 2 | I refuse to trust anyone fully—I have been betrayed before. |
| 3 | My anger at my homeland blinds me to new opportunities. |
| 4 | I am reckless in my pursuit of vengeance. |
| 5 | I see deception everywhere, even where there is none. |
| 6 | I struggle to accept that my old life is gone. |
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