Dead

You  died  and  came  back.  This  experience  changed  you  and   defines  who  you  are  today.  The  specifics  of  your  death  are   up  to  you,  but  the  following  questions  and  suggestions  will   help  you  determine  your  odd  personal  history.    

How  did  you  die?  It  probably  wasn't  of  old  age.  Spells   like  raise  dead  can  bring  back  those  who  die  before  old  age   takes  them,  but  after  dying  of  old  age  there  is  almost   no  magic  which  can  bring  a  person  back  to  life.  Was  it   combat?  An  accident?  A  disease?    How  long  were  you  dead?  Spells  like  true   resurrection  allow  a  PC  to  return  from  death  after  as  many  as   200  years.  How  has  the  world  changed  politically,   technologically,  and  culturally  since  your  death?  What   remains  of  your  family,  friends,  and  personal  life?    

What  was  your  period  of  death  like?  Did  you  spend  time  in   the  glory  of  eternal  battle  is  Ysgard?  Were  you  enjoying  the   paradise  of  Elysium?  Were  you  being  tortured  in  the  Nine   Hells  or  Abyss?  Do  you  remember  nothing  from  that  time?    

Maybe  you  didn't  completely  pass  on,  but  lived  life  as  an   undead,  wayward  soul  such  as  a  ghost  or  vampire.  Why  did   you  become  such  a  being?  What  acts  did  you  commit  that   you  now  regret?  Who  still  thinks  of  you  as  a  monster?    

Finally  someone  brought  you  back.  Who  was  it?     Why?  Maybe  it  was  to  face  an  old  enemy.  Maybe  it  was  a   loved  one  who  searched  for  a  long  time  and  spent  all  their   resources  to  bring  you  back.  Maybe  you  were  brought  back   for  a  secret  only  you  knew.  How  did  this  person  bring  you   back?  Was  it  straight  forward  magic?  What  about  a  spell   like  reincarnate,  which  could  bring  your  spirit  back  in  the   body  of  a  different  humanoid  race?  Or  maybe  it  was some other magic that has a more sinister secret. 

(Created by James Introcaso)

Skill Proficiencies: History, Intimidation

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: 50 feet of rope, a bit of dirt from your grave in a sacred vial, a set of common clothes, two rare coins with which you were buried, and a belt pouch with 5gp

Suggested Characteristics

You  have  experienced  something  few  living  people  have  yet   to  go  through.  You  might  be  the  type  who  embraces  the   second  chance  and  loves  life,  relishing  every  opportunity   and  letting  nothing  stand  in  your  way.  Or  you  might  be   quiet  and  brooding,  thinking  of  the  revenge  you  seek  for   your  death  or  missing  the  planar  heaven  you  left  behind.   People  who  have  died  often  live  in  one  of  these  extremes,   experiencing  life  to  the  fullest  or  becoming  fixated  on  a   single  goal  that  gives  their  new  life  meaning.  

d8	Personality Trait
1	When faced with a new experience the word no is not in my vocabulary
2	I always have the loudest laugh in the room.
3	When I want something I'm direct and simple in my request
4	The story of my demise, like all my stories, is greatly exaggerated.
5	If you ask me about my death I will stare daggers at you.
6	I treat most people like they're idiots because they don't know what I know.
7	If I don't want to do something I simply don't do it.
8	I don't excite easily.

d6	Ideal
1	Freedom. Life is short so live how you want. (Chaotic)
2	Despair. Nothing in life is worth celebrating and death is the destination we all deserve. (Evil)
3	Vengeance. I will find and punish what killed me. (Neutral)
4	Charity. I want to prevent others from dying before their time. (Good)
5	Mercy. I was given a second chance and others should get the same opportunity. (Good)
6	Labor. Life is short and so I must keep working to make my mark. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	I have a great fear of that which killed me.
2	The scars of my death wound are still on my body.
3	My vengeance is more important than any other task.
4	I never wish to return to my gravesite.
5	I wish to bring back another who died by my side.
6	Any mention of my hometown reminds me of my first life.

d6	Flaw
1	Death isn't a big deal to me. I've died and come back. People should stop whining.
2	I don't listen to protests before I do something reckless.
3	I'd rather be mad than solve a problem making me angry.
4	I would rather cheat, lie, and steal than be honest because none of this matters.
5	Everything was better when I was dead.
6	I'm better than everyone who hasn't died and come back from the dead.