Since the beginning of time evil deities have led mortals astray with promises of otherworldly power and riches. Often times this power corrupts the soul of the one who would accept such a dark bargain. Long ago you accepted one of these deals (knowingly or unknowingly) leading to the corruption of your soul. Where most would have thought you lost a champion of the light was able to destroy the contract you made with the evil deity, leaving you broken and weak but saved. Where most would go back to the mundane and ordinary you chose to follow in the footsteps of your savior and be a light for those lost in the darkness.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Feature: Seek Evil
Your time spent in the service of this dark being has left you with insight into the means they use to corrupt innocent souls. You can sometimes sense the dark energy emitted by corrupted souls and their evil kin. You have advantage on any checks that aid in locating these dark beings.
Suggested Characteristics
Your once corrupted soul tainted your views of the world and caused you to commit many atrocities. Though you cannot erase your past you do what you can to atone for your previous sins.
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Personality Trait |
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I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
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2
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I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
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3
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I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
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4
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Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
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5
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I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
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6
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I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods.
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7
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I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me.
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8
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I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.
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Ideal |
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1
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Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
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2
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Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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3
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Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
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4
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Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
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5
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Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
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6
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Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago.
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2
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I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
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3
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I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my parents died.
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4
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Everything I do is for the common people.
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5
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I will do anything to protect the temple where I served.
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6
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I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.
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Flaw |
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1
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I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
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2
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I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy.
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3
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My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god.
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4
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I am inflexible in my thinking.
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5
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I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them.
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6
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Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.
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