You were a creation from Magic, — either in a wizards or artificers lab by being summoned, constructed, or by other means. —Due to the solitary nature of your upbringing you have little to no contact with the outside world. your appearance makes you stand out so you have learned to take solace in being alone and comfort in the purpose for which you were brought into existence. Because you were brought into existence for a purpose, you excel in the skills from which you were given and have a focus for details others might miss.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and one Intelligence, Strength, or Charisma skill of your choice, as appropriate to your purpose.
- Tool Proficiencies: A set of tools or kit tied to your purpose such as: Herbalism kit, Healer's Kit, Alchemist's Supplies, Cartographer's Tools, Smith's Tools, Tinker's Tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A scroll case stuffed full of notes from your creation. Bloodstone, a set of common clothes, a set of tools or kit tied to your purpose such as: Herbalism kit, Healer's Kit, Alchemist's Supplies, Cartographer's Tools, Smith's Tools, Tinker's Tools
What was the reason for your creation and purpose, and what changed to allow you to end your servitude/ secluded life? You can work with your DM to determine the exact nature of your creation, or you can choose or roll on the table below to determine the reason behind your servitude/ seclusion.
| d8 | Life of Seclusion or Servitude |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was created to serve my creator, no questions asked. |
| 2 | I was one of many creations, designed to serve. |
| 3 | I was exiled from my creator, for a crime I didn’t commit. |
| 4 | I retreated from society after being shunned by people who did not understand what I was. |
| 5 | I needed a quiet place to perfect my purpose. |
| 6 | I needed to commune with the forces of magic, far from civilized people. |
| 7 | I was the caretaker of my creator's tower, laboratory. |
| 8 | I was created to search for a person, place, or relic of arcane significance. |
The quiet seclusion of your extended servitude gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your purpose. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed some relic of the past that could rewrite history. It might be information that would be damaging to the people who or consigned you to exile, and hence the reason for your return to society.
Work with your DM to determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Some creations are well suited to a life of seclusion, whereas others chafe against it and long for company. Whether they embrace solitude or long to escape it, the solitary life shapes their attitudes and ideals. A few are driven slightly mad by their years apart from society.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’ve been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures or noises to convey simple answers. |
| 2 | I am utterly emotionless, even in the face of danger or happiness. |
| 3 | My creator had something wise to say on every topic, and I am eager to share that wisdom. |
| 4 | I feel tremendous empathy, but cannot always distinguish between the proper emotions for the situation. |
| 5 | I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations. |
| 6 | I connect everything that happens to me to my purpose. |
| 7 | I often get lost in my own thoughts and contemplation, becoming oblivious to my surroundings. |
| 8 | I am working on a quest for my creator, sometimes my loyalty is split from my companions and my creators wishes. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. My purpose is meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good) |
| 2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of freedom. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. Self-improvement is the path towards complete freedom regardless of how it obtained. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Self-awareness. If you know yourself, others can't control you. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing is more important than the other creations of my master, they are like me and part of my family. |
| 2 | I entered seclusion to hide from the ones who do not understand me. I must someday confront them. |
| 3 | I’m still seeking the freedom I pursued in my servitude, and it still eludes me. |
| 4 | I entered seclusion because I loved someone I could not have. The differences in our lives make it impossible to be together. |
| 5 | Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to my creator. |
| 6 | My servitude gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can destroy. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Now that I am free to roam the world, I enjoy its delights a little too much. |
| 2 | I harbor dark, bloodthirsty thoughts towards my creator, and resent the servitude he forced me into. |
| 3 | I am dogmatic in my thoughts and loyalty to my creator. |
| 4 | I use my emotionless logic to decide arguments, despite my loyalty to friendships or consequences to them. |
| 5 | I’d risk too much to complete a task I am given by those I feel are in charge. |
| 6 | I don't feel the need to share information and will keep it to myself unless asked directly, or it pertains to an action I must take. |
You were created from either a failed experiment or summoning. You do not know your purpose and have been searching for it since your creation. It is possible that you do not even know your creator. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your creation and a possible purpose.
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