The False Idol

You never asked to be a hero. A few desperate choices in the heat of chaos somehow turned into tales of valor. Now, the world sees you as a living legend--savior, slayer, symbol of hope. The truth is far less grand, but no one cares to hear it.

You avoid the spotlight, haunted by a reputation that grows without your consent. Yet wherever you go, the stories follow--and so do the expectations. You didn’t choose this path. But fate, it seems, has chosen you.

Ability Scores: Charisma, Constitution, Intelligence
Feat: Lucky

Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Deception
Tool Proficiencies: Choose one kind of Musical Instrument
Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Calligrapher's Supplies, Trinket (see Table)(1), Perfume, Musical Instrument (same as above), Fine Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP, Gaming Set

Trinkets

d20	Trinket
1	A scorched leather glove said to have “caught a fireball” midair. You were just trying to pat it out.
2	A rusted dagger people believe you pulled from a dragon’s eye. It was actually stuck in a roast pig.
3	A small wooden carving of your face—clearly made by someone who’s never met you.
4	A banner embroidered with your name and the title “Bugbear Breaker,” though you’ve never seen one.
5	A broken pair of spectacles someone swears you wore during your "battle with the Mind Flayer."
6	A feather from a "phoenix" you supposedly saved—really just a dyed goose feather.
7	A child’s drawing of you fighting a monster with seven heads and twenty arms. You keep it folded in your pouch.
8	A chunk of stone said to be from the ruins of a fortress you “single-handedly brought down.”
9	A crude medal labeled “World’s Greatest Hero,” gifted by a small farming village.
10	A dented horn someone insists was used to call you forth in their hour of need. You’ve never heard it before.
11	A tiny book of ballads about you—half of which contradict each other.
12	A clay cup with your name etched at the bottom, discovered in a faraway tavern.
13	A scroll with a prophecy mentioning someone like you… or someone with a similar haircut.
14	A badly made wooden sword a young fan tried to gift you before their town paraded you around.
15	A crumbling wanted poster with your face and the phrase “Too Dangerous to Live” scrawled beneath.
16	A holy symbol blessed in your name by a cult you didn’t even know existed.
17	A worn patch bearing your silhouette, part of a local militia’s uniform now.
18	A stone coin from a made-up kingdom you’re supposedly the hero of.
19	A lock of hair supposedly from your head, now kept in a sealed vial and revered by fans.
20	A letter from someone claiming you saved their life… during an event you definitely weren’t present for.

Feature: Feats: Lucky

Origin Feat

You gain the following benefits.

Luck Points. You have a number of Luck Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus and can spend the points on the benefits below. You regain your expended Luck Points when you finish a Long Rest.

Advantage. When you roll a d20 for a D20 Test, you can spend 1 Luck Point to give yourself Advantage on the roll.

Disadvantage. When a creature rolls a d20 for an attack roll against you, you can spend 1 Luck Point to impose Disadvantage on that roll.

Variant The False Idol: Unwanted Fame

Whether you like it or not, your name is known. Common folk recognize you wherever you go, eager to tell tales of your so-called greatness or beg for help. You can find shelter, food, and aid from people who admire your legend--though their expectations may be high. Disguising yourself can help you avoid this feat, but the longer you stay in one place, the more your story catches up with you.

Variant Feature: Unwanted Fame

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