You are a scion of one of your Underdark city's many competing Noble Houses. Treachery and betrayal are second nature to you, surviving into adult hood despite the schemes of your brothers and sisters. Your worth to Drow society and your House is constantly front of mind. Advancing within your House's hierarchy is an all consuming occupation. A moment"s weakness, and another will advance into a position that is rightfully yours.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner's Kit and Disguise kit
- Languages: Undercommon and Elvish
- Equipment: Silver House Insignia (Typically on a pin or broach) that is replaced by more valuable metals or enchanted as you advance in status within your House; Pouch with 25 GP, Fine clothing
Feature: Tyranny of the Drow
Most lesser species inhabiting your city give you wide berth given the Drow Nobility's propensity for sudden and unpredictable violence. You have advantage on any Social skill role checks (Persuasion, Intimidation, etc.) when interacting with any of the more common Underdark servitor types such as Goblins, Orcs, Bugbears, etc.
Suggested Characteristics
Nobles are born and raised to a very different lifestyle than most people ever experience, and their personalities reflect that upbringing. A noble title comes with a plethora of bonds—responsibilities to family, to other nobles (including the sovereign), or even to the title itself. But this responsibility is often a good way to undermine a noble.
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My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
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2
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The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
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3
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No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses.
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4
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I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
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5
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I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
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6
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Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
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7
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My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
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8
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If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
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Ideal |
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Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
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Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
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3
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Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
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4
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Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
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5
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Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
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Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)
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Bond |
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I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
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2
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My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
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3
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Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
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4
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I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises.
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5
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My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
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6
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The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
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Flaw |
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I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
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2
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I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
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3
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I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
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4
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I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
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5
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In fact, the world does revolve around me.
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6
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By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
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