Harper Agent

You are a trusted operative of the Harpers, a secretive organization dedicated to battling evil and tyranny across Faerûn. You have spent time operating in the shadows, often utilizing the very methods—infiltration, espionage, and subtle manipulation—that criminals employ. You still maintain a network of reliable contacts and informants, many of whom operate on the fringes of society or within high places. You are intimately familiar with the complex power structures and hidden dangers that pervade civilization, and you have survived up to this point by discerning the truth and acting outside conventional authority for the greater good.

Ability Scores: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence

Feat: Alert

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ tools

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) 2 Daggers, Thieves’ Tools, Disguise Kit Crowbar, 2 Pouches, Traveler’s Clothes, Bedroll, Harper pin, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP

Suggested Characteristics

Harper Agents possess an abundance of endearing and often heroic characteristics, driven by an unwavering commitment to fighting tyranny and preserving freedom. While they rarely show respect for corrupt law or oppressive authority, they adhere to an intense, shared code of honor and loyalty to the Harper cause.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I can blend into any crowd and adopt any accent, making me remarkably forgettable.
2	I always observe my surroundings and the people I interact with, never letting my guard down.
3	I use flowery language and witty banter to mask my true intentions or gather gossip.
4	I am meticulously organized, knowing exactly where everything is in my pack and my contacts list.
5	I often create and maintain a detailed persona, frequently falling into the mannerisms of my cover identity.
6	I collect rumors and secrets like others collect coins, believing knowledge is the greatest weapon.
7	I have a habit of sending coded messages even when a clear one would suffice.
8	I am a natural performer and can lie with a convincing smile to almost anyone.

d6	Ideal
1	Balance: Tyranny must be fought wherever it appears, but we must protect the innocent from chaos (Good).
2	Secrecy: The work we do is too important to risk for personal glory or recognition. The secret must be kept (Neutral).
3	Redemption: Even a hardened criminal can be brought to the light if they serve the greater cause (Any).
4	Knowledge: Secrets and information are the true currency of power; they must be acquired and protected (Neutral).
5	Freedom: Everyone deserves the right to live without oppression or the fear of a tyrant's boot (Chaotic).
6	Discretion: My personal feelings and loyalties are secondary to the overall mission and the Harper code (Lawful).

d6	Bond
1	I have a network of informants (some unwitting) whom I must protect at all costs, as they are my eyes and ears.
2	The life of my Harper mentor was cut short by a powerful enemy; I will see them brought to justice.
3	I have a deep loyalty to a specific city or region that I am tasked with protecting from corruption.
4	I carry a coded journal detailing the location of a hidden Harper vault or safe house.
5	I owe a great debt to a non-Harper ally (a noble, merchant, or scholar) who saved my life or my mission.
6	I am dedicated to exposing a particular villain or evil organization that threatens the world's balance.

d6	Flaw
1	I sometimes trust my gut over evidence, which has led to unnecessary trouble or risks before.
2	I am easily distracted by mysteries and rumors of ancient secrets that might benefit the Harpers.
3	I have a terrible habit of breaking rules if I think it will achieve the desired outcome faster.
4	I am overly paranoid and assume the worst motives in all non-Harper authority figures.
5	I have made powerful enemies (likely a rival criminal or government official) who would love to see me dead or disgraced.
6	My absolute commitment to the Harper cause makes me ruthless and manipulative in pursuit of the greater good.

Contacts

You still maintain a network of key contacts who can provide you with essential, often sensitive, information. These individuals could be other Harper field agents, non-Harper informants (such as merchants or guards), or even minor figures within the criminal underworld whose interests align with the defeat of tyranny. These contacts are invaluable sources for rumors, safe passage, and warning signs.

d2	Contact
1	A Fellow Harper: An ally who can provide safe houses, information, or access to high-level Harper resources.
2	A "Clean" Informant: A legitimate figure (like a town guard captain, guild master, or noble) who doesn't know you work for the Harpers but regularly feeds you important information about local threats or corruption.