As a Sole Survivor, you have endured the terror and destruction of a catastrophic attack on your community by a formidable force. Whether it was a marauding band of orcs, a horde of undead, a wrathful dragon, or an enemy nation's siege, you saw the depths of cruelty and fought through the flames of destruction to tell the tale. You didn't just survive the initial assault; you actively fled from captivity or certain doom, navigating treacherous landscapes and using your wits to evade capture.
This background marks you as one who has faced death and survived, carrying the scars of your ordeal both inside and out. Your experiences have shaped your outlook on life, instilling in you a profound understanding of evasion, a hyper-awareness of danger, and the unshakeable resilience required to rebuild from the ashes.
Occupation Prior to the Raid
Before the flames came, you had a life, a routine, and a trade. Roll on the table below or choose the occupation you held before the raid changed your destiny.
| d8 | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dockworker/Fisherman: You worked the waters until danger arrived by sea. |
| 2 | Tradesperson/Merchant: You dealt in goods that were plundered or burned. |
| 3 | Soldier/Guard: You were on the front lines when the defenses broke. |
| 4 | Adventurer/Visitor: You were just passing through when hell broke loose. |
| 5 | Entertainer: You were performing when the screaming began. |
| 6 | Scholar/Healer: You tried to save the wounded or preserve burning knowledge. |
| 7 | Criminal: You used the chaos of the raid to facilitate your own escape. |
| 8 | Unskilled Laborer: You worked the fields or mines, armed with nothing but farming tools. |
The Raid
What force destroyed your home? Roll on the table below or choose the catastrophe you survived.
| d8 | Raid Type |
|---|---|
| 1 | Orcs: A brutal horde seeking to expand their territory and plunder resources. |
| 2 | Goblinoids: A cunning and numerous force driven by a powerful warlord. |
| 3 | Undead: A relentless wave of corpses controlled by a necromancer. |
| 4 | Dragon: A devastating aerial attack motivated by greed, hunger, or malice. |
| 5 | Sea Raiders: Pirates, corsairs, or sahuagin striking swiftly from the water. |
| 6 | Elemental Forces: Beings of fire or earth unleashed by a rift to another plane. |
| 7 | Demonic Invasion: A portal tore open, and fiends poured out to corrupt and destroy. |
| 8 | Enemy Nation: An organized military force launching a surprise attack. |
- Ability Scores: Constitution, Dexterity, Wisdom
- Feat: Tough
- Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter's Tools
- Equipment: Carpenter's Tools, a Dagger, Traveler's Clothes, a Healer's Kit, a Backpack, a Bedroll, a memento from the raid (e.g., a broken weapon, a torn banner, or a scorched book), and 30 GP.
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