You were once a powerful noble. By some twist of fate you've lost it all. Now you've learned to survive by your wits and guts rather than your money. Your future is in your hands.
Feature: Lay Low
Your situation as caused you to become acquainted with a network of safehouses who are willing to help you out of tight situations. While in a particular town, city, or other similarly sized community (DM’s discretion), you and your companions can stay for free in safe houses. Safe houses provide a poor lifestyle. While staying at a safe house, you can choose to keep your presence (and that of your companions) a secret.
Spell List
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | encode thoughts, guidance |
| 1st | alarm, unseen servant |
| 2nd | alter self, detect thoughts |
| 3rd | counterspell, major image |
Suggested Characteristics
TBD
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations. |
| 2 | Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood. |
| 3 | I can’t think of anything to look forward to. |
| 4 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 5 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 6 | I think anyone who’s nice to me is hiding evil intent. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I never change my mind once it’s made up. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
| 3 | Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death are like in the gutters. (Evil) |
| 5 | Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) |
| 6 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My kingdom was stolen from me. I'll do anything to get it back. |
| 2 | My lover is in prison due to me. |
| 3 | Propaganda against my family has spread. I am running out of places to hide. |
| 4 | I unknowingly helped collect information for the usurpers. I can never show my face to my family again. |
| 5 | I've committed a horrible crime against my people and must redeem myself if I wish to be accepted within the nobility again. |
| 6 | My honor is my life. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I seem like a harsh judge to others, but I judge myself most harshly of all. |
| 2 | I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me |
| 3 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
| 4 | I’m convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me. |
| 5 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 6 | I will never fully trust anyone other than myself. |
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Posted Sep 12, 2019Hey man, this was almost what I was looking for but not quite, so I made a background I called "Denounced Noble" with this as the variant. I borrow a lot of elements from this. I guess all I'm asking is, a), is that cool, and also b), if you could check it out? I really like the simple quality of this background, and was hoping to get you to weigh in on the one I made. This is just a great addition to the game!