A superhero is a person who cannot abide injustice and knows that with their power comes responsibility. They make use of their special talents to enforce their moral code on the world around them, righting wrongs and doing good. Superheroes may be well known or their existence might be no more than a rumor, their preferred methods may be direct or hidden, violent or diplomatic, open or subtle, or most any other way that is allows them to do pursue their vision of justice.
- Skill Proficiencies: One of Acrobatics, Athletics, or Investigation; One of Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion; and One of Stealth, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: How do you support your heroic endeavors? Alchemist's Supplies, Smith's Tools, Disguise Kit, or Thieves' Tools
- Equipment: A reminder of your heroic origin (picture of loved ones, page from an old journal or newspaper clipping, token), a costume, and your preferred crimefighting tool (weapons, a money pouch, or your wits)
There are many kinds of heroes and their method of fighting for justice can be vastly different. Usually their origin will inform how they approach the world around them and affect their internal motivations. Choose the kind of hero that you aspire to be , or roll on the table below.
| d8 | Heroic Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paragon of Virtue |
| 2 | Dark Knight |
| 3 | Friendly Neighborhood Hero |
| 4 | Reformed Criminal |
| 5 | Protector |
| 6 | Super Soldier |
| 7 | Outcast |
| 8 | Chosen One |
You are known far and wide as a champion of the the people. All residents or medium of larger towns know your name, where you came from, and you alignment. They have also heard a description of you, but it will be exaggerated at best and caricatured at worst. Because of your reputation, anyone who knows you are the hero they have heard about trusts you. You have advantage on persuasion based checks against such people.
Because you operate so openly, you know that working with the law is the best way to create lasting change. You must choose a lawful alignment.
Suggested Characteristics
Superheroes vary wildly in their methods and motivations. While one might dedicate their life to preventing tragedies like the one that they lived through, another may be fighting to help a marginalized group gain acceptance in the wider world. In all cases, heroes are dedicated to their vision of justice, be it Good or Lawful.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have never met a person immune to my charming personality. |
| 2 | I rely on myself and my own skills and knowledge before looking to others. |
| 3 | Even my enemies respect my moral code. |
| 4 | No matter my martial skill, I always seem to trip over my words. |
| 5 | My origin informs every decision I make, for good or ill. |
| 6 | Compassion for the less fortunate is the backbone of all morality. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Truth. In order to improve the world, you must first see things as they are. (Good) |
| 2 | Order. Peace is only possible in an orderly society. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Ingenuity. If a problem looks unsolvable, you are using the wrong tool. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Harmony. Winning a battle won't bring justice, stopping a battle will. (Good) |
| 5 | Responsibility. Those who can, should. (Any) |
| 6 | Hierarchy. The system may be broken, but as long as I can profit from it I will support it. (Lawful Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The judgments of those I left to pursue this path are my north star. |
| 2 | Someone special was taken from me, I will avenge that deed. |
| 3 | When everybody loves me, I will never be lonely. |
| 4 | I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against theirs. |
| 5 | I will show the world that discrimination against my people is wrong. |
| 6 | I would do anything for my friends. |
| d8 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | While my motives may be good, my methods are frightening. |
| 2 | I always put the needs of others first, often to my own detriment. |
| 3 | I am incapable of convincing others of my good intentions. |
| 4 | Social niceties and politeness waste time and effort. If someone cannot take honest conversation, they are not worth my attention. |
| 5 | My moral code is uncompromising. I will not kill, even to save a life. |
| 6 | My focus on the greater good makes me unreliable to those I love. |
| 7 | I look down on the weakness and moral failings of those I am sworn to protect. |
| 8 | I trust no one other than myself. |
Not all superheroes want the public to know about their exploits. These heroes fight their battles in the dark and away from prying eyes, and they consider it a failure if word of their deeds spreads. They tend to be distrusting of institutions and would rather fight on their own terms than become beholden to any ruler, functionary, patron, or god.
If you wish to operate out of the spotlight, choose the More Myth Than Man feature instead of Your Reputation Precedes You.
Your existence is merely a rumor to anyone outside of your hometown as a result of your hard work to keep it that way. All residents of medium or larger towns know one true thing and one false thing about you. No one will recognize you by description without you attempting to convince them of the truth and telling them your name. As a result, people who do not know you find you frightening and try to ignore you. You have advantage on deception and stealth checks against such people.
Because you know that what is just and what is legal do not always align, you may not choose a lawful alignment.
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