"Truth is, this world couldn't have been the work of an all loving being, but rather a devil, who brought creatures to exsistence to delight in their sufferings." Founder, Arthur Schopenhauer
The world you know is sadistic and is willing to do anything to not only hurt you but also everyone else living in a state of pure happy bliss. You however are different. You knew everything was out to get you the day you spawned on this cursed earth, never walking the streets for fun, never distracted by the world's prizes of pure lust and desire. You were busy planning, finding an escape or flaw in every single situation because you don't trust them and they definitely don't trust you because both joy and fun are a lie and you refuse to have fate tempt you with another disappointment. You weren't put on this earth for fun, you were put on this earth to survive.
Wille-Zum-Lebe.
*Paladins & Clerics can not use this background since they are brainwashed.
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: One does not just simply join the guild of null, they must past tests to prove they can fight not only for themselves , but for their life.
If one does pass all 5 tests of grueling survival they receive a boomerang (tool made in the test 1/5 & the 1st & only thing to rely on), a magnifying glass, a little bag of sand, a set of common clothes, a pouch containing 10 gp, and most important of all a signet ring & tattoo of the guild's mascot, A mole named Wille.
Observing people has always been a fun activity to do especially for someone who usually is too unintrested to be social. With your analytical knowledge and medically worrying blank expression, You are scarily good at reading people by the littlest of things, like knowing that the noble who picked up her spoon with her pinky and thumb, is cheating on her husband with 2 men and a tortle, kind of scary.
Work with your DM to see how you would use this skill on adventures with your party. How would you use the skill? Interogation? Scamming? Point out what a player or NPC might be thinking? Or just remain totally invisible and just make fun of everyone in your head while they try to figure out what your thinking. Its not like they can, that dopey blank expresssion of yours is way to hard to crack, hell, even mind readers get headaches reading you. Eh, maybe its your will power.
Suggested Characteristics
Schopens of the guild are usually very un-emotional yet very anxious when anything crosses paths with them. They have been taught since initiation to stay on their toes so that they may dodge whatever nonsense life may throw at them but dfo be careful when touching or greeting them, they're a little jumpy. They have worked and trained not to indulgde in worldy pleasures in hopes to not lose willpower and focus. Sages are role models to them.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I laugh at the mere idea of expressing ones emotions. |
| 2 | Finding common ground between friends and enemies because, truthfully, we're all trying to survive. |
| 3 | The thought of someone even approaching me is very strange, but very interesting. Stay Cautious. |
| 4 | I find it very distasteful to indulge in human pleasures. |
| 5 | Assessing the situation is always my go to. |
| 6 | I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths but respectfully question them about their faith and ideals about the two face in the sky. |
| 7 | I’m only ever happy when the world is sleeping or throwing a tantrum |
| 8 | The only person I talk to is myself, so I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition. Necessity is the goal of living. One must not give in to such greed. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Mentor. I must teach those who feel no purpose, the way of life and determination. (Good) |
| 3 | Disappointment. Those with no tenacity deserve to die by hands with much more, with their god in eternal turmoil. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Cooperation. If everyone's goal is to stay alive, just like mine, than teamwork is key. Who knows, maybe we can find more common ground. (Any) |
| 5 | Isolation. True survival is by myself with my freedom. Another person would slow me down and get in my way. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy by strengthening my willpower and mind every chance I get . (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would go torwards any lengths to see the rest of the world without fright for my fallen schopen. |
| 2 | I will someday teach those with wealth and power, The willpower to use their resources effectively. |
| 3 | I owe my life to those who stayed by my side despite me harshly judging them. |
| 4 | For my guild, I will help those betrayed by the world and its people. |
| 5 | I will go at any cost to protect the guild in which I was trained and raised. |
| 6 | I seek to preserve and strengthen the willpower of me and many others. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
| 2 | I argue so much, that all my points start to contradict one another. |
| 3 | Everything I talk about is so pessimistic, I dampen the room without realizing. |
| 4 | I am inflexible in my thinking. |
| 5 | I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them. |
| 6 | I get very flustered and puzzled when I'm shown even a shred of human interaction. |
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