Living under occupation taught you to stay vigilant, resilient, and to wait for the tight time to act. Ability Scores: Strength, Wisdom, Constitution Feat: Alert

Ability Scores: Strength, Wisdom, Constitution

Feat: Alert

Skill Proficiencies: Pick 2: Athletics or Perception or Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Pick 1: Water Vehicles, Cartographer's Tools, Tinker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools, Weaver's Tools

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A)Explorer's Pack, A set of simple traveling clothes, Tools matching those chosen above (except water vehicles), a pouch containing 5 GP; or (B) 50 GP

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits

• "I’m always scanning the horizon—trouble comes quickly, and I'll never be caught off guard again."
• "I find comfort in the sound of crashing waves; it reminds me of home and hope."
• "I can strike up a conversation with anyone—sailor, merchant, or rebel. Everyone has a story worth hearing."
• "I keep my hands busy, weaving nets, mending sails, or fixing gear. Idle hands make for idle minds."
• "I can’t stand silence; it reminds me of the oppressive days of captivity."
• "I’m fiercely independent and take pride in doing things myself."
• "I hold grudges like a barnacle holds to a ship—letting go doesn’t come easily."
• "I never pass up the chance to help someone in need. I know what it’s like to feel powerless."

Ideals

• Freedom: "No one should live in chains, physical or otherwise. I’ll do whatever it takes to ensure freedom for all." (Chaotic)
• Community: "We survived by standing together; our strength lies in unity." (Lawful)
• Self-Reliance: "I learned to depend on myself. If you want something done right, do it yourself." (Neutral)
• Redemption: "Even the worst of us can change. I want to believe in second chances." (Good)
• Revenge: "Those who enslaved and oppressed us deserve justice—or vengeance." (Chaotic/Neutral)
• Survival: "The world is harsh, but I’ll endure anything to protect those I care about." (Neutral)

Bonds

• "I will rebuild my home, no matter how long it takes or how much it costs me."
• "I carry a keepsake from the rebellion—a symbol of the people who fought for my freedom."
• "There’s someone out there who saved my life during the liberation. I owe them everything."
• "My family was taken from me during the occupation. I will find them and bring them home."
• "I’ll never forget the faces of my captors, and I’ll make sure they never harm anyone again."
• "The sea is my anchor—it connects me to my past, my home, and my dreams."
• "I am devoted to protecting my fellow townsfolk. They gave me hope when I had none."
• "A secret map or piece of information was entrusted to me during the rebellion. I must fulfill its purpose."

Flaws

• "I have a hard time trusting others; betrayal during captivity has left its mark on me."
• "I’m stubborn as a mule—once my mind is made up, there’s no changing it."
• "I can’t walk away from a fight, especially if someone I care about is threatened."
• "I still have nightmares about my captivity, and I sometimes wake up screaming."
• "I hold onto guilt for not being able to save everyone during the rebellion."
• "I lash out when people try to take control of me or tell me what to do."
• "My anger sometimes gets the better of me, and I act before thinking."
• "I hoard supplies and resources, even when it’s not necessary. Old habits die hard."