Drow Slave

You were once one of the 20,000 or so humanoids that are held in bondage by the Drow of Menzoberranzan.

Whatever the circumstances that led to your servitude, you were forced into labor side-by-side with humans, goblins, kobolds, orcs, bugbears, ogres, snirfneblin, minotaurs, trolls, tieflings, and occasionally even duergar or illithids.

The first weeks you hoped to stay alive. As the weeks turned into months, and the torture continued you began to pray for death.

Finally, in a moment of opportunity, fueled by the desperation to escape, you seized your freedom and escaped from the grasp of the Drow. Your life is now your own, but the scars will always remain.

Skill Proficiencies: You learned quickly that a keen eye and an unreadable face was the only way to survive the Drow. You gain proficiency in the Deception and Perception skills.

Languages:

During your time in servitude, you picked your the tongue of your Drow masters, as well as some of the speech of your fellow slaves.

You learn Undercommon, and one language of your choice from the following: Goblin, Draconic, Orc, Deep Speech, Dwarvish, Minotaur, Giant, Gnomish.

 

 

 

Suggested Characteristics

Some who escape the horrors of slavery in Menzoberranzan sympathize with other victims of oppression and tyranny, while others have truly taken the lessons their Drow slavemasters taught them to heart. Some simply weren’t decent folk before their capture, and servitude did little to change that.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always assume the worst might happen, and have a plan for when it does.
2	The first thing I do when I enter a new place is make sure I know where all the exits are. I will never be caught cornered again.
3	I frequently suffer from night terrors of my time in slavery.
4	I will not allow myself to be tied up or shackles under any circumstances.
5	I don’t talk about my time as a slave. I’d rather not burden others with my sad past.
6	I like to read and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness.
7	I put no trust in divine beings.
8	I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.

d6	Ideal
1	Selflessness. I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	People. I’m loyal to those who have proven themselves to me. (Any)
4	Domination. I know that the powerful get whatever they want and all others exist to serve. I won’t be the latter again. (Evil)
5	Respect. Those in positions of power are to be obeyed and listened to. (Lawful)
6	Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
2	Someone I love is still held in bondage. I will do anything to free them.
3	I owe my life and my freedom to someone’s direct help.
4	I was separated from my family when I was taken. I dream of one day reuniting with them.
5	One of my masters was particularly cruel and vicious. One day, I’ll return the favor.
6	After I escaped, a new community took me in and accepted me as one of their own.

d6	Flaw
1	I have a deep-seated anger that is always just below the surface.
2	Sometimes, in moments of stress, I crack under the pressure.
3	I believe the only good Drow is a dead Drow.
4	I assume the worst in people.
5	I’ve developed an addiction to help cope with my trauma.
6	I feel no compassion for the deceased. There are worse things in life than death.