You were once devoted to a temple, a monastery, or an order dedicated to a god, pantheon, or philosophy. From early years or later in life, you trained in sacred rites, divine scripture, and the discipline of faith. You assisted in ceremonies, counseled worshipers, and followed strict teachings meant to guide your soul and the world toward a higher purpose.

Yet something changed. Doubt crept in, disillusionment took hold, or the rigid expectations became too much to bear. Perhaps a personal revelation shattered your beliefs, or you witnessed corruption within the temple that forced you to leave. Whether you walked away freely or were cast out for your defiance, you now seek meaning beyond the walls of devotion.

Choose the god, order, or philosophy you once followed, and work with your DM to shape your departure. Were you a mere initiate, struggling to fit in? A respected priest who abandoned faith for personal truth? Or a rogue scholar who questioned forbidden knowledge? Perhaps you were the disciple of a secretive sect that turned against its own teachings, leaving you stranded between belief and doubt.

Whatever your past, your future is yours to forge.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A holy symbol (representing your former faith), a collection of notes, scriptures, or writings—either sacred texts from your temple or personal reflections on your doubts, a worn set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Temple Dropouts are shaped by their time in religious communities but have since abandoned their faith. Whether disillusioned, exiled, or searching for meaning, their experiences still influence their beliefs, actions, and interactions. Their flaws may stem from lingering doubts, hypocrisy, or extreme reactions to their past life.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I question everything, refusing to accept ideas without solid proof.
2	Staying in one place feels suffocating, so i travel in search of meaning.
3	I naturally resist authority and challenge established rules.
4	I prefer to watch and listen rather than draw attention to yourself.
5	I have a way with words and can sway others to see my point of view.
6	I wonder if leaving the temple was a mistake and struggle with regret.
7	I constantly explore new philosophies to replace the faith you abandoned.
8	Free from rigid doctrine, i forge my own destiny with confidence.

d6	Ideal
1	Freedom – I refuse to be bound by doctrine or tradition. My path is mine alone. (Chaotic)
2	Truth – The world is full of hidden knowledge, and I will uncover it. (Neutral)
3	Redemption – Though I abandoned my faith, I still seek to make amends. (Good)
4	Defiance – I reject authority and question all who claim power. (Chaotic)
5	Balance – I believe all things must find equilibrium, even faith and doubt. (Neutral)
6	Knowledge – The temple taught me much, but there is always more to learn. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I still respect the one who taught me, even if I no longer follow their path.
2	I carry an item from my time in the temple, a reminder of what I once believed.
3	Though I abandoned my god, I sometimes wonder if they have abandoned me too.
4	My temple cast me out, but one day, I will prove them wrong.
5	I found new teachings that guide me, different from the ones I left behind.
6	Someone helped me when I left the temple, and I must repay their kindness.

d6	Flaw
1	I mock those who still follow faith, convinced they are blind to the truth.
2	I constantly question my own choices, unsure if leaving the temple was right.
3	I chase knowledge or experiences without thinking of the consequences.
4	I struggle to let go of my old beliefs, even when I try to move forward.
5	I refuse to accept help or guidance, determined to forge my own way.
6	I look down on those who cling to rigid traditions, unwilling to hear their side.