You once had full sight, but a violent moment took that from you. Whether in war, a magical accident, or a betrayal, you lost the use of one eye — and with it, the certainty and depth that came with clear vision. Though the world appears flatter and more uncertain now, you’ve adapted in ways others often overlook. You’ve learned to watch people with care, to listen deeply, and to never again let your guard down completely.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One of your choice (gaming set, artisan's tools, or disguise kit)
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) worn eyepatch, traveler's clothes, mirror, and 10 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Losing vision in one eye limits your field of view and makes depth perception difficult. You gain disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks involving visual awareness of things in your blind side (typically left or right, DM's discretion), and ranged attack rolls made at long range.
However, this vulnerability has made you far more cautious and deliberate. When you are surprised in combat, you can immediately make a DC 10 Insight check to avoid being surprised, interpreting subtle changes in behavior or sound.
In social situations, people sometimes underestimate you due to your injury, granting you advantage on one Charisma (Deception) or (Persuasion) check per long rest when playing the role of someone weak, helpless, or overlooked.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I react sharply to sudden movements, sometimes too sharply. |
| 2 | I constantly scan the room with my good eye, always alert. |
| 3 | I find comfort in darkness, it levels the playing field. |
| 4 | I speak little, but when I do, people listen. |
| 5 | I hate pity. The moment someone pities me, I shut down. |
| 6 | I keep my blind side guarded in battle and in conversation. |
| 7 | I instinctively listen more than I watch. |
| 8 | I’m surprisingly good at sensing when someone lies, sight is overrated. |
| d5 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adaptation. Life never stops changing. I won’t either. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Defiance. I won’t be defined by my injury or limitations. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Humility. I’ve been broken before. I know the value of resilience. (Good) |
| 4 | Control. I lost control once. Never again. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Secrets. You see less with two eyes than I do with one. (Neutral) |
| d5 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My injury came at the cost of someone else’s life. I still carry that guilt. |
| 2 | I’ve trained a companion to watch my blind side, a pet, a squire, or a trusted friend. |
| 3 | I swore an oath after my injury: I would never run from battle again. |
| 4 | I was once an artist or scout, my injury ended that life. I hide it behind sarcasm. |
| 5 | Someone mocked me when I was most vulnerable. I remember their face perfectly. |
| d5 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe I must prove myself constantly, no matter how small the task. |
| 2 | I avoid mirrors, I hate what they remind me of. |
| 3 | I sometimes lash out when startled, even at allies. |
| 4 | I can’t bear to be led or guided, even when I need help. |
| 5 | I judge others who have never suffered, often unfairly. |
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