For as long as humanity can remember, the undead have preyed on the living and gorged themselves on the blood of the weak and the innocent. The only thing standing against these murderous leeches are the brave men and women who risk their very souls to cut out the corruption that hides in the darkest corners of civilization. If it weren’t for these vampire hunters, the living would be reduced to little more than a blood crop waiting to be harvested by these undead monstrosities.

What caused you to dedicate your life to hunting the living dead? Were you or someone you love cursed with vampirism? Did someone train you in the art of hunting vampires or were you self trained? Does your hatred extend to all undead? Do you believe that a vampire can be good or even redeemed?

A vampire hunter should have little trouble fitting into most adventurer parties. However a vampire that hunts other vampires might still have difficulty gaining the trust of like minded adventurers. A vampire hunter would probably even fit in with a party of other vampires assuming that they all held similar goals in mind.

Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiencies: Thieves tools, Alchemist’s supplies

Equipment: A crowbar, a hammer, a wooden stake, a sharpened blade for decapitating vampires(treat as a handaxe but without the throwing property), and a flask of holy water

Suggested Characteristics

 

d8 Personality Trait

1 I tend to get to the point. Results are what matter.
2 I’m haunted by the deaths of my friends and family who were killed at the hands of a vampire.
3 I’ve lost too many friends to the undead and am slow to make new ones.
4 I’ve grown to hate all forms of evil.
5 I like to have a backup plan for when things go wrong.
6 All of the death I’ve seen has made me realize the importance of having a sense of humor.
7 My pragmatism makes me willing to work with anyone or anything, including vampires, to achieve my goals.
8 I think knowledge is the most important tool in the fight against the undead.

d6 Ideal

1 Retribution. Anyone that even associates with these vile creatures needs to meet the same end. (Evil)
2 Freedom. Vampirism is a form of servitude that enslaves those unlucky enough to be afflicted with it. I will be the one to free them. (Chaotic)
3 Life. All life is sacred and these monstrosities are its antithesis. (Good)
4 Fate. I am destined to die a glorious death fighting against what I hate most. (Lawful)
5 Civilization. Dangers to our society are the greatest threat there is. (Lawful)
6 Greater Good. I fight so that others don’t have to fear the night. (Good)

d6 Bond

1 A vampire turned one of my loved ones a long time ago and I won’t stop until I release my loved one from their suffering.
2 A corrupt official who hides behind their position of authority is trying to hinder me as much as possible.
3 My mentor is one of my greatest friends. They taught me everything I know.
4 I’ll never forget when my team was ambushed and slaughtered by an elder vampire.
5 I know of a prophecy that could result in the death of all living creatures and I will do anything to make sure it doesn’t come to pass.
6 I used to be undead until I was restored to life. I will do what I can to make it right to the people who suffered at my hands.

d6 Flaw

1 I can be just as monstrous as the creatures I hunt.
2 I am often cold and unfriendly.
3 My dark humor often comes at inappropriate times.
4 I can be very single minded in pursuit of my quarry.
5 I can be callous when dealing with a victim’s loved ones. Sometimes I forget that a vampire used to be someone’s sibling or friend.
6 My fear of losing people to the predations of the undead prevents me from forming long term bonds.