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What happens when a D&D player gets stuck in a D&D world? They break the Fourth Wall, of course! Whether or not you choose to use this in front of other characters is up to you, but the important part is you can actually do it! Work with your DM to determine if this is okay for you to play, as many will not allow it.

 
Skill Proficiencies:

Insight and History

Tool Proficiencies: Dragonchess Set
Languages: Common and one of your choice
Equipment: A small knife or multitool, a partial (or complete) map of a current (or relevant) location, a book (the PHB, perhaps) that you will not allow others to open, a ballpoint pen or pencil, three sheets parchment (character sheets, probably), a folded leather pouch containing (number of $1 bills in your wallet right now) d4 gold pieces.
 
Feature: Otherworldly Knowledge

To put it simply, you can break the Fourth Wall, or Meta Game. To those of you who do not know what that is, the Fourth Wall is what separates the world we live in from the world of D&D. Your character knows the innate qualities of the world, the habits and facts that hold things together. During certain situations, you may say or do things that normal, non-meta-breaking adventurers would not say or do. Situations may include things like recognizing special characters for who they are when a normal character would not recognize them, talking about the world normal characters live in as if it were a game, or even being a monk who yells "C-C-C-Combo!" when using Flurry of Blows. If you're allowed, you may consult the DM when you think something is important or curious. Breaking the Fourth Wall is a delicate art, and if practiced too often can lead to rocks falling and everybody dying. You know this, and use your knowledge sparingly (but not too sparingly). Work with your DM to create points that you may use your powers (without pissing them off).

 
Spell List
Spell Level Spells
1st burning hands
 
Suggested Characteristics

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d7 Personality Trait
1 I often ask people for their "stats" (STR, DEX, CHA, etc.) before challenging them to a fight.
2 I was always a rambunctious fellow. This won't change that!
3 I'm cowardly at times. Why does everything have to be so... deadly?
4 I enjoy the simpler things in life. Look out, ladies.
5 I always act as though I know more than everybody, thanks to this player's handbook that I brought.
6 I come across as condescending at times, as though I think I'm a god.
7 I try to hide the fact that I'm not from here.
d6 Ideal
1 It's all just a game. Do what you want, bro! (Chaotic)
2 If I wasn't supposed to do something, I wouldn't be allowed to. (Lawful?)
3 Everybody is capable of doing anything. (Any)
4 Why should I threaten my life?! It's real! (Neutral)
5 Just because this is a game doesn't mean that the people around me can't feel. (Good)
6 Interact with wenches, acquire gold. (Evil)
d5 Bond
1 I need to get back to the real world.
2 I am never going home! THIS HAS BEEN MY FANTASY SINCE I WAS 9!
3 I've been here so long that I no longer want to return to the real world.
4 I just want to fit in. I need to find a party.
5 I need to find out how I got here. After all, this could be a huge discovery on my side.
d8 Flaw
1 Most of the time people just see me as a thorn in their side.
2 I do not belong in this world!
3 I know more than anybody else!
4 I will occasionally talk myself into trouble... well, okay, more than occasionally.
5 Everybody thinks I'm weird because I talk as if none of this is real... NPCs are so stupid sometimes...
6 I have ADHD and have memorized the player's handbook! I AM UNSTOPPABLE!
7 I don't think I can die here. This is all just a dream, after all, and if you die in a dream, you wake up, right?
8 I'm not willing to do anything I wouldn't do in real life, and I'm a huge coward there.
 
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