You woke up, or you were woken up And you knew things were going to be different After a walk And a good wag of the tail And
maybe a run Then, then, things were different Because now you could talk! And think! And go for walks! Well…no, you could always
do that But now you could do it better because you could talk about it You’re not exactly sure how you got like this but it doesn’t
really matter, does it? No There’re far more important things to worry about now Like…where did you leave your food? And what
kind of adventures are you going to get into now? Because you’ve suddenly realised just how big the world is and how much of it you
want to see!

As an awakened dog, you have determined that the life of a mute companion and pet is not for you. The one place in this
world where the unique and extraordinary have a chance to realise their ambition and seek answers is the path of adventure,
compelling you out into the wider world.

You still retain a deeply held desire to be of use and benefit to those around you.
Now, equipped with a perspective on the world few of your kind ever possess,
you have set your paws on an incredible journey...

Awakened Dogs

You woke up one day and knew immediately you were
different. Yes, you could still wag your tail. Yes, you could
still deafen anyone you fancied by barking really loudly. But
you suddenly found that your mouth was able to form new
shapes...shapes that meant the words you’d always had to
settle for merely responding to could now be said out loud!
It made getting fed a lot easier, that’s for certain. But you
also began to dream of different things...wanderlust filled
your brain. Curiosity for things other than new smells and
new places to dig couldn’t be put off for long. What was out
there? What was waiting to be found? You wanted to know,
in a way you never had before. And so you set out, into the
world, to find a new life, new friends and companions. To
start your life as an awakened dog. Still a dog, of course,
but now, with a little bit extra.

Suggested Characteristics

You’re a dog, and just as a dog owner is shaped by their pet, you’ve been shaped by the people and creatures you’ve met.
Your personality is a tapestry, composed of bits and pieces of those you’ve known and loved. Your bonds with those people
or favourite objects you have always treasured are unbreakable and are your deepest and most abiding. Your flaws may be
related to being overprotective to the point of jealousy, or a deeply buried resentment at the way dogs have been treated by
some unsavoury aspects of society, which conflicts with your other drives and emotions

Personality Trait
- I tend to the dramatic, as a creature of impulse I have
few middle gears and often narrate my circumstances
with great flair and florid expression.
- I dislike conflict and try to be a calming mediator,
seeking common ground in conflict.
- I have a tendency to diffuse tension with humour and
love doing silly tricks to make people like me.
When in a new place, I have a need to... establish my
ownership...
- I am the one who charges into every situation with
gusto, rarely stopping to think about consequences.
- I get bored easily if I’m not the centre of attention.
- I love to play more than anything, be it racing around
with children or more cerebral fare.
- I’m constantly delighted by fooling people into thinking. I’m a normal dog, and I’m not against using this to
my advantage.

Ideal
- SelflessnessI believe in self-sacrifice and unhesitating
action to improve the lives of others.
- Aid My skills are a gift to the world, and I must assist
in endeavours where I can be of use.
- Family Nothing is more important than the people we
love. I’d do anything to keep family together.
- Comfort I cannot stand to see a creature in pain, and will
act within my power to provide succour and lift spirits.
- Knowledge I have a unique gift and perspective, and I
must share that, and further my knowledge of the world
so maybe more like me can follow.
- Change. My enhanced understanding of the world
shows me many injustices. I have a deep desire to enact
change within the world order, one day at a time

Bond
- The magical writings of my lost master gave me this gift,
now I bear them to the place they must be laid.
- The one who did this to me did not expect me to
escape. But my return will be even more shocking.
- When the one who made me this way set off on their long
quest, they were ignorant of what they had given me. I
will find them and together we will achieve greatness.
- I made a promise that the child I knew as a pup would
always be safe. I work towards that still.
- This object may look like junk, but it is the last tie to a
lost past. One day I will return that past to the world.
- There are others like me, for I am their kin. I will seek
them out no matter what.

Flaw
- I cannot escape the loneliness I feel as a singular
intelligence among animals and long to meet another
like myself.
- Deep down, I am angry at the way my species is treated,
and I am easily offended by condescending attitudes or
perceived cruelties.
- I fear losing my companions and so I can react to
strangers with mistrust and even aggression.
- I regard myself as a superior version of my kind, and I
am prone to forcing non sentient dogs into submission.
- I’ve never let go of my basic instincts and can be the
cause of social awkwardness with my canine behaviour.
- My willingness to trust and follow people, even strangers,
means I am easily led into compromising scenarios

Feat: You can use the vast and often disregarded
population of dogs that is found throughout society to
your advantage. You are always aware of the local canine
population and can seek information about the locality and
goings on from the many dogs you encounter. By sniffing
popular places and scents, you can instantly learn limited
information about a place such as quality of water and food
supplies, population levels, general mood and atmosphere.
Furthermore, you can usually find a friendly local dog who
can help you seek safe and welcoming accommodation,
food, and shelter.