You are an experienced young troublemaker with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other delinquents such as yourself and have learned to get whatever you want by flouting the rules and regulations of society. Whether your difficult childhood lead you to this path of delinquency, or perhaps just your desire for cheap thrills and petty crime, you may be well on your way to becoming a true criminal. Or, perhaps you may find a way out before you spiral out of control for good. Either way, you've got a bad reputation and the adults in your life don't know what to do with you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Pick 2 of the following: Deception, Stealth, Sleight of Hand, Acrobatics, Survival, and Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: Thief's tools, and pick one from this selection: one type of gaming set, forgery kit, painter's supplies, alchemist's supplies, brewer's supplies
- Languages: Pick any 2 languages.
- Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
There are many kinds of delinquents, and within any gang, individual members have particular specialties. Even delinquents who operate outside of such groups have strong preferences for certain kinds of petty crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your delinquent life, or roll a d6 and pick from the table below.
| d6 | Delinquent Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Graffiti Artist - Ever the artist, you spend most of your delinquency drawing graffiti on the local tavern walls or your neighbor's barn. You've gotten quite good, but it's a shame you only want to deface public and private property. |
| 2 | Brewski - You're that one kid that brews their own alcohol and sells it to all the other teens. It might taste terrible but it's probably got twice the alcoholic content of tavern mead, so it does the job! |
| 3 | Scammer - You are an up-and-coming scam artist that tricks teens and adults alike into betting real money on your very rigged games. You may or may not have garnered a distinct reputation. |
| 4 | Science Fair Kid - You're the little wannabe potions master, and you especially like to make things that go BOOM! |
| 5 | Petty Thief - If it's not nailed down, it's in your pocket or under your shirt. You probably don't even keep all this stuff; you just take it 'cause you can. |
| 6 | Collector - You are the kid that knows how to get all the good stuff. If someone needs something slightly illegal, you're their delinquent. |
You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who is basically your "in" to any party or petty crime spree imaginable. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you probably know another guy.
Suggested Characteristics
Delinquents might seem like bad eggs on the surface, but some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. Even so, most show absolutely no respect for the rules and especially not for any kind of authority figure.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. |
| 2 | Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. |
| 3 | Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. |
| 5 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. |
| 6 | Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. |
| 2 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back. |
| 4 | I will become the greatest thief that ever lived. |
| 5 | I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
| 6 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
| 3 | If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 6 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. |
You already have one foot in the criminal world, whether you meant to or not. You are the apprentice to a criminal, probably another more hardened teen delinquent like yourself, or perhaps an exploitative adult. They send you on "missions" and demand some of your "haul" in exchange for letting you hang with them. It's all about who you know, and apparently that's worth it to you.
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