You were the leader of a band of criminals in a previous life. You ambushed traders on the road, raided ships on the seas, orchestrated a unique infiltration squad, or lead a local goon squad. You were responsible for violence, larceny, arson, murder, kidnapping, hijacking, blackmailing, smuggling, or any and all of the above.
But something happened. You were overthrown, exiled, arrested, or left for dead. Your old life is behind you and you must, again, start with nothing. You may try to regain your position, punish those responsible and assert your dominance, or do something completely different. It's up to you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from: Deception, History, Intimidation, Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set and one set of tools from: Jeweler's Tools, Calligrapher's Supplies, Painter's Supplies, Thieves' Tools, or Tinker's Tools
- Equipment: A reminder of your ousting (trinket, release papers, wanted poster, official order, memento of what went wrong), set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Bandits engage in various activities and every one of them tend to gravitate to the activity that suits them, that makes them feel powerful, that doesn't cross their few and thin lines. Choose the role you played in your former life, or roll on the table below.
| d12 | Criminal Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blackmailer |
| 2 | Burglar |
| 3 | Roughhouser |
| 4 | Pirate |
| 5 | Highway robber |
| 6 | Hired killer |
| 7 | Pickpocket |
| 8 | Smuggler |
| 9 | Spy |
| 10 | Poacher |
| 11 | Intimidator |
| 12 | Warlord |
Your position should be at the top of the pile. You deserve to control those lesser from you. Some people are meant to serve so why not serve you?
When interacting with peasants, minions, servants, or any person of lesser status who is used to serve others, you can easily bully them into doing what you want or giving you information that you want. It is up to your GM to decide which person fits those categories but they will easily give in to your pushing and prodding.
Suggested Characteristics
You might have had some redeeming qualities but, probably, not many. But what guided your activities then or is guiding them now? What are you aiming for? What was your downfall?
| 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 analyse the location, situation, and the people to know how to manipulate them. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new servant than a new enemy. |
| 5 | If I can't manipulate them or get them to depend on me, I don't trust them. |
| 6 | I would rather avoid a risky situation and come back to it when I'm better prepared. |
| 7 | Xanatos is my mentor and best friend. |
| 8 | Every tool in the toolbox is a good tool if it furthers my goals. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I respect a similarly enlightened mind. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Self-Importance. Nothing is more important than me and what I need. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Support. I didn't ask for this life but I do what I can for myself and those under me. (Good) |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become powerful. (Evil) |
| 5 | Nature. Survival of the strongest. It's just the law of the jungle. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Survival. I may or may not have chosen this but I do what I can with what I have. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I owe someone and I need to put that behind me. |
| 2 | I support a friend or family member and this is what I'm good at. |
| 3 | I have been wronged, severely, and I will do what it takes to make it right. |
| 4 | People will fear me, or serve me, or die. |
| 5 | I am wanted by the authorities. I need to convince them that is not a good idea. |
| 6 | Emotional attachments are just chains that prevent greatness. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I like to obtain unique collectibles. And when I want something, I get it. |
| 2 | People are just another set of tools to achieve my goals. |
| 3 | The plan is everything. Deviate from the plan and you will meet your doom. |
| 4 | I lie and manipulate even when I don't have to. |
| 5 | I would abandon people and equipment to save my own skin. |
| 6 | An innocent person is injured or dead because of something I did. I’m okay with that. |
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Posted Jul 12, 2019