You escaped the life of confinement—whether those walls were of slavery, imprisonment, or perhaps even unethical experimentation. The streets taught you to survive by your wits, sharpening your senses and instincts. Driven by constant curiosity, you seek freedom and answers, yet ever wary of the past that still haunts you.
- Skill Proficiencies: You've learned to move like a ghost from evading your pursuers, a shadow among shadows. It is your freedom as it is your ally. (Stealth)
And one of the following;
- You learned to survive by your wits, mastering the skills needed to endure and thrive in any environment. (Survival)
- You see beyond the surface, perceiving hidden emotions and intentions to navigate through interaction complexities. (Insight)
- You honed your ability to move with fluidity and precision, dodging obstacles and escaping danger. (Acrobatics)
- You seek answers, driven by a need to understand the world around you. (Investigation)
- Your senses are always on high alert, attuned to the subtle cues that others miss. (Perception)
- Survival often requires a mask. You've learned to deceive and manipulate to your advantage. (Deception)
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose two tool proficiencies from the following list;
- Herbalism Kit. Knowledge of herbs can be a valuable asset, whether for finding edible plants, creating simple remedies, or identifying poisonous substances.
- Disguise Kit. You've learned to blend in, to become someone else when necessary. Disguise is your second skin.
- Forgery Kit. You can forge documents and create convincing facades, skills honed by a life of deception and evasion.
- Gaming Set. You've learned to play games of chance, a skill that can be used to earn coin, gather information, or simply pass the time.
- Tinker's Tools. You've learned to repair and modify objects on your own, a valuable skill for someone who relies on their wits for survival.
- Thieves' Tools. The streets taught you the art of the subtle hand, adept at picking locks and navigating traps.
- Languages:
- Common. The common tongue spoken throughout the land, allowing you to communicate with most people you encounter.
- Common Sign Language. A form of sign language used for communication, perhaps learned on the streets, or a skill from your past. Work with your DM to determine the specific nuances and origins of this sign language within the setting.
The trauma you endured has left an indelible scar on your mind. A subtle, though constant presence echoes within you. These voices may be fragments of your fractured psyche, or whispers from an entity you connected with in the past. You can't be certain of their true nature, but they are always there in your thoughts. This connection manifests in several ways;
- Intuitive Guidance
Occasionally, you receive cryptic advice or insights, which may or may not be helpful. The DM can provide these hints at opportune moments, or you can ask the DM for guidance when you're unsure of what to do. These hints should be vague and open to interpretation, reflecting the mysterious nature of the voices.
- Fragmented Memories
Fragments of your past may resurface unexpectedly, triggered by specific sights, sounds, smells, or even emotions. These memories can be disorienting and emotionally disturbing, potentially even imposing a temporary disadvantage (to be determined in consultation with the DM). Work with your DM to weave these memories into the campaign narrative, using them to reveal your character's backstory and create compelling story hooks.
- Mental Fortitude
The whispers that haunts your thoughts, whether real or imagined, is both a burden and a strength. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed. This resilience stems from the constant mental activity that makes your mind a difficult target for external influence. Discuss with your DM how this manifests in specific situations.
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