Whether you were raised in the underworld or drawn into it by choice or desperation, you became part of the shadow economy. Smugglers, fences, forgers, and thieves—these were your contacts, your coworkers, maybe even your family. You learned how to move illegal goods, navigate dangerous deals, and keep your mouth shut when it mattered.
Some operatives were born into the trade, others joined later, chasing profit, power, or escape from their past. Whatever the reason, you know how to survive in a world where coin is king and trust is rare.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ tools or Forgery kit (your choice)
- Languages: One of your choice (or Thieves’ Cant)
- Equipment: A forged identity or symbol from a black market group
A small pouch of black market tokens or favors owed to you
A concealed dagger or trade tool
15 gp in unmarked or foreign coins
You know how to locate and navigate underground markets and criminal circles. In most towns or cities, you can find someone willing to buy or sell illicit goods or services. While access may take time or a bribe, you usually know who to ask and how to ask without drawing too much attention.Black market operatives are often clever, paranoid, or deeply pragmatic. Some are in it for gold, others for revenge, and some just have nowhere else to go.
Personality Traits (d8):
1. I always speak in hypotheticals—just in case.
2. I treat every deal like a game of chess.
3. I prefer to stay in the background, unseen and unheard.
4. I never do anything unless I know the payout.
5. I keep secrets like a vault—until I need leverage.
6. I talk my way out of trouble better than I fight it.
7. I act like I belong, no matter where I am.
8. I alwakeep one eye on the exit.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1. I always speak in hypotheticals—just in case. |
| 2 | I treat every deal like a game of chess. |
| 3 | I prefer to stay in the background, unseen and unheard. |
| 4 | I never do anything unless I know the payout. |
| 5 | I keep secrets like a vault—until I need leverage. |
| 6 | I talk my way out of trouble better than I fight it. |
| 7 | I always keep one eye on the exit. |
| 8 | I act like I belong, no matter where I am. |
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