This background is meant to be used in conjunction with the Free Mummy Homebrew race.
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion, Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
- Languages: Choose one from Abyssal, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, or Undercommon
- Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice), set of fine clothes (what you were buried in), a sentimental trinket from your former life you were buried with, a pouch with 10 gold.
Beginnings
As a mummy, you may have been a servant to a magic user, a tomb guardian, or a tool of a god. Now you are free of whatever chains you may have started with. But first, how did you start? Choose or roll for one of the following beginnings.
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Beginnings |
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1
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I was buried with my deceased master. I spent centuries in a tomb, mindlessly protecting it from those who would disturb the sacred chambers I called home. Then I woke up.
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2
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I don't remember my life before or how I came to be awake.
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3
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I remember my life and death vividly. I was murdered for my money or position. I awoke free so I might avenge my death.
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4
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I was risen by an evil necromancer and forced to do his bidding until he died, freeing me.
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5
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I was risen by an evil necromancer and forced to do his bidding until I broke free of his control.
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6
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I was dead for centuries until the magical seal was broken or a god awoke me. I don't know why.
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Feature: Mystical Undeath
With your DM or on your own, choose the method of your animation. This can be necromancy you broke free from, ancient magic put in place at the time of your burial/death, the result of some deity or god or something of your own creation at DM discretion. If necromancy, decide what caused you to break free from the necromancer's control. If burial magic, decide why you woke up. If godly interference, choose which god and whether or not you worship them as a result. (Also included in the free Mummy Race)
Suggested Characteristics
A mummy can be whatever they choose. They have a new lease on life and can treat it however they like. Some choose to do good, some evil, and others are just trying to get through this strange new world.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I come from a far away land and things have changed sense my death. I have a hard time adapting to the way things are now.
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2
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I've been isolated for so long I never know what to say. When I do talk, I usually say the wrong thing.
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3
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Hardships in life and death have made me angry and bitter.
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4
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I can't stand seeing others oppressed like I was.
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5
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I carry a trinket from my life so I never forget my past..
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6
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I am extremely uncomfortable in large crowds, to the point where fight or flight might start to kick in.
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Ideal |
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1
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Freedom. Having been a slave myself, I cannot stand by and watch others being oppressed. (Good)
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2
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Bitterness. My death was unjust. Life is unfair. The sooner others realize this, the better (Evil)
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3
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Open. So much has changed, I have a lot to figure out. (Any)
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4
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Pleasure. I squandered my life once, now that I have a second chance, I will live life to the fullest. (Chaotic)
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5
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Devout. I am awake now thanks to the power of a god. I repay that got through prayer and service. (Lawful)
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6
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Worth. I've lost so much. I keep what's important close now. (Neutral)
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Bond |
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1
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I'll be avenged. Either on my wrongdoer, or their descendants.
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2
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I'll fight any oppression I come across.
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3
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It's my duty to serve the god the awakened me and spread the word about them.
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4
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Though I had no choice, I fear the things I done while enslaved. I need to atone.
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5
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I refuse to forget the past. It's the best way to learn from it.
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6
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I've lost all family and friends, I will make new ones.
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Flaw |
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1
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My appearance is off-putting and drives others away while others still react with fear and hate.
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2
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Now that I have returned to the world, I enjoy its delights a little too much.
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3
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There is a ritual, spell, or action I must perform each day. I suffer if I fail to do them by sundown.
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4
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I hide my fear of crowds but when it gets sever my reaction can be extreme.
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5
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The memories of my life and afterlife haunt me in my dreams.
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6
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I am afraid my past will come for me. No matter how long ago it was.
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