Pariah

You are a member of the lowest social caste of your clan. You were given the dirtiest most menial jobs: mucking out animal pens, cleaning up after other clan members, and doing any hard labor. You were abused and bullied by anyone who had a higher station than you. You’ve had to be quick and use your wits to survive.

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: 1 type of gaming set, Cook’s utensils

Equipment: A sling, 20 sling bullets, a sack, a shovel, a mess kit, and a gaming set

Suggested Characteristics

Pariahs are shaped by lives filled with hard work and constant struggle. They tend to be resourceful and manage to find a use for items others would discard. They either accept their lot in life as an unfortunate consequence of their birth, or chaff against it and dream of elevating themselves above their caste. They are slow to trust but fiercely loyal to those who aid them.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2	I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
3	I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
4	I hide scraps of food and trinkets away in my pockets.
5	I like to squeeze into small places where no one else can get to me.
6	I eat like a pig and have bad manners.
7	I think anyone who’s nice to me is hiding evil intent.
8	I’m driven by a need to escape my caste and see the world.

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3	Aspiration. I’m going to prove that I’m worthy of a better life
4	Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want — what I deserve. (Evil)
5	Sycophant. I help the strong so they won't hurt me - and maybe I'll get something for my efforts. (Neutral)
6	Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	It is my duty to serve my clan faithfully
2	My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even if they have treated me harshly.
3	I owe my survival to another pariah who took the blame for a mistake I made and paid the ultimate price. Someday I will make it right for his family and his memory.
4	I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me.
5	I escaped my clan’s caste system by running away from home and I will never go back until I’ve proven my worth.
6	No one else should have to endure the hardships I’ve been through.

d6	Flaw
1	I’m in love with a person above my station and will do anything to prove my worth to them and their family
2	I have a thirst for knowledge and want to learn everything I can although I cannot read.
3	I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants.
4	I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.
5	I’ll say anything to avoid having to do extra work.
6	I will never fully trust anyone other than myself.