You are a legend, told of around campfires countless times. Many tales true, and some less so. Some even claim that you are nothing but a fable told by folk to keep themselves entertained. But you are very real, and very deadly. Perhaps you are at the height of your career, or perhaps you are re-emerging, skills rusted from a long retirement. You may be a famed lawman, infamous outlaw, or somewhere in between. One thing is for certain: You are someone not to be crossed
- Skill Proficiencies:
- Choose two from Acrobatics, Athletics, Animal Handling, Perception, Intimidation, and Performance
- Tool Proficiencies:
- Choose a Tool - Brewer's Supplies, Leatherworker's Tools, Playing Card Set, Darts
- Equipment: Two revolvers, or one hunting rifle, or one shotgun, a wide brim hat, 25 bullets, a whip, bandoleer, and a bandanna
Feature: Nerves of Steel
You are cool nerved and un-shaken. You have advantage on Charisma(Intimidation) checks provided the intimidating action is non-verbal (ex. 1000 yard stare or a quick draw stance).
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the Living Legend (Gunslinger) background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a Legend.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I only sleep in chairs with my hat covering my eyes, and my feet up.
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2
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I have the coolest nerves in all the realms. I could stare down an arch-lich from a thousand yards.
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3
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I sleep with my gun's under my pillow, or sitting upright with my thumb on the hammer.
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4
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I once crossed a continent to kill the man who shot a hole in my hat.
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Ideal |
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1
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Justice above everything.
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2
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I want my bounty cleared, I want to be free again.
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3
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For every last outlaw bastard to bake in the desert with a bullet in'em, and only vultures for company.
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4
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I drink, ride and fight alone, and I want to keep it that way.
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Bond |
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1
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My guns hold great sentimental value to me. They are relics of my past and are gates for my future.
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2
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My horse is my one and only friend.
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3
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I have a child and a beautiful woman in home. They are the loves of my life, and I miss them dearly.
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4
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I want money, and I want it now, even if my head becomes a target.
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Flaw |
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1
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I can't say no to a stiff drink, and my life is ruled by when my next one will be.
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2
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Who I was in the past haunts me every day.
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3
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A posse of bounty hunters pursues me. I know their leader from my old gang.
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4
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My goals somethimes blind me and this hurts other people.
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