“The truth is… the game was rigged from the start.”
You were once a humble courier, trusted with transporting letters, parcels, or even more sensitive cargo across vast and dangerous lands. But something changed—something about one job went sideways. Now, you’re not just a delivery person… you’re a survivor, a traveler, and maybe something more. You’ve walked through fire, crossed wastelands, faced death—and delivered anyway.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Gaming set: Playing Cards. The Courier is a gambler.
- Languages: Orc because The Courier is charismatic enough to talk to those brutish beasts.
- Equipment: A courier satchel with multiple compartments
A keepsake from a job that nearly killed you (e.g., a bloodstained package, a burned letter)
A map marked with old delivery routes
Traveler’s clothes
A belt pouch containing 15 gp
You should be dead—but you’re not, and people can feel it. Whether through myth, rumor, or raw aura, there’s something unsettling about you. Commoners speak of you in whispers. Criminals hesitate. Enemies who kill without mercy still second-guess pulling the trigger. You gain the following benefits:
- You can often avoid unnecessary conflict with NPCs who are intimidated by your reputation or aura.
- You always know the direction of the last person who tried to kill you (even if you don’t consciously realize it, you feel it).
- People familiar with danger may treat you with awe, fear, or morbid curiosity, offering favors, information, or warnings when they learn who you are.
This doesn’t work on everyone—but in the right places, being a living legend opens doors others can’t even see.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I stare death in the face and don’t blink. |
| 2 | I treat my wounds with whiskey and grit. |
| 3 | I joke like nothing matters—because maybe it doesn’t. |
| 4 | I’m quiet until it’s time to speak. Then everyone listens. |
| 5 | I have nightmares about that day. |
| 6 | I keep mementos of people I couldn’t save. |
| 7 | I never let anyone walk behind me. |
| 8 | I treat each job like it’s my last. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. I go where I want, when I want. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Retribution. I survived. Now they’ll regret it. (Evil) |
| 3 | Hope. If I can rise again, maybe others can too. (Good) |
| 4 | Duty. A promise is sacred, even to the dead. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Balance. I walk between life and death—and keep both in check. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Legacy. I want the world to remember me. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I still don’t know who set me up—and I won’t stop until I do. |
| 2 | I protect those who can’t protect themselves. No exceptions. |
| 3 | Someone I loved thinks I’m dead. I’m not ready to face them. |
| 4 | I owe my life to a stranger—and I plan to repay the debt. |
| 5 | I carry a delivery I never finished. Someday, I will. |
| 6 | I want to find the truth behind the message that nearly got me killed. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I sometimes believe I’m already dead—and act like it. |
| 2 | I provoke enemies just to feel alive. |
| 3 | I’m reckless when I think I’m on the right path. |
| 4 | I can’t let go of vengeance, even when I should. |
| 5 | I have survivor’s guilt so bad it clouds my judgment. |
| 6 | I’m terrified of sleeping—my dreams are worse than reality. |
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