You've always had a knack for getting into places you shouldn't be. In your adolescence, you would sneak into archives, graveyards, monuments, and the like. Not because you wanted to steal anything, just simply because you could. As such, you also gain quite the reputation for fleeing authority. In your adult life you performed a number of jobs to provide for yourself, perhaps mercenary work or a local tradesman, but all that changed once you came into the possession of a rare artifact, a Planar Key. With this device you were able to infiltrate into other worlds entirely. Maybe you used this ability to see and experience things no one from your plane has ever seen, perhaps you have used this device to transport goods covertly across borders using other planes as a conduit, or is it possible you have made a living as a spy who can get into places no one else can? Regardless of your motivations, as long as you have the key, you have the power to go wherever your heart desires.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Survival
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A grappling hook, climber's kit, a set of traveler's clothes, a Planar Key, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Feature: Planar Key
After spending the time to learn the finer points of how the ancient artifact known as the Planar Key works, you have unlocked it's secrets. Once per long rest you may use the planar key to attempt to locate a weak point between the plane you are on and an adjacent one. The key will give you the general direction of the nearest weak point if you are not currently in close proximity to one. Once within proximity of a weak point, you may spend ten minutes to activate the Planar Key and tear open rift between the planes roughly five feet wide and seven feet high. Once the Key has been used to create a rift, another rift cannot be opened for three days.
Suggested Characteristics
To those that traverse between planes, with little disregard to the ramifications that come with creating rips in the reality between worlds, clearly regard their own personal freedom above all else. The worlds they visit vary wildly, and as such Plane Rippers are acclimated to surviving in any number of harsh climates. Understanding they always have a way out of a situation, Plane Rippers are not afraid to take risks and when the heat is on, they won't hesitate to simply jump to another plane and wait for things to cool down.
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1
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I prefer the company of those who aren’t like me, including people of other races.
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2
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Traps don’t make me nervous. Idiots who trigger traps make me nervous.
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3
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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4
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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5
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I’m driven by a wanderlust that led me away from home.
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6
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I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won’t save you from a hungry owlbear.
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7
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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8
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I have a strong code of honor or sense of propriety that others don’t comprehend.
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Ideal |
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1
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Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any)
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2
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Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
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3
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Adventure. I’m far from home, and everything is strange and wonderful! (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I won’t risk my life for nothing. I expect some kind of payment. (Any)
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5
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Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral)
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6
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Daring I am most happy when risking everything. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I intend to become the leader of the network of smugglers that I belong to.
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2
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So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land.
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3
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My freedom is my most precious possession. I’ll never let anyone take it from me again.
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4
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Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
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5
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After one last job, I will retire from the business.
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6
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I owe a debt that cannot be repaid in gold.
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1
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I tend to assess my relationships in terms of profit and loss.
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2
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I have no time for friends or family. I spend every waking moment thinking about and preparing for my next expedition.
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3
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I have a weakness for the exotic beauty of the people of these lands.
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4
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Don’t expect me to save those who can’t save themselves. It is nature’s way that the strong thrive and the weak perish.
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5
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I believe everyone has a price and am cynical toward those who present themselves as virtuous.
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6
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I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more.
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