You may be a noble, but you gained power through force. You are respected and feared, a respiratory of evil in the eyes of your subjects. You steal from the poor, you execute those who oppose you in hideous ways. You have a huge castle while everyone else lives in mud huts. And you still take whatever they have.
You have many enemies. Your subjects, just paladins, dashing rouges, and folk heroes all want to see you burn.
You always choose the best, most expensive option. You want to have less money on you so you have an excuse to take more. You also pay anyone to protect you, no matter how shady. You become enraged whenever someone has more wealth than you. Your solution? Take them over.
You have a vast amount of wealth, but it's all stolen.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 1000 gp
Thanks to your hostile takeover, common people are inclined to think the worst of you. You are welcome in high society, but most people fear you. The common folk make every effort to please you and avoid your displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can gain(steal) money from common people.
Suggested Characteristics
Tyrants often started out as common folk, but they found an opportunity for wealth and took it. Money often dictates a tyrants life. Tyrants also often think very little of the common folk, unless they are dictators. All tyrants eventually come to the point of having to execute someone, usually by burning at the stake. And most tyrants have to fear of getting burned at the stake themselves by the common people.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world. |
| 2 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
| 3 | No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses. |
| 4 | I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions. |
| 5 | I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations. |
| 6 | Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood. |
| 7 | My favor, once lost, is lost forever. |
| 8 | If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
| 5 | Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
| 6 | Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family. |
| 2 | My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs. |
| 3 | Nothing is more important than the other members of my family. |
| 4 | I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises. |
| 5 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
| 6 | The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
| 2 | I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever. |
| 3 | I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger. |
| 4 | I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. |
| 5 | In fact, the world does revolve around me. |
| 6 | By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family. |
Contacts
You know fellow people of your title, along with a few shady, secret contacts. Dictators often know respected townsfolk.
Unlike the tyrant, you people do not fear you. Rather, you are their savior, their honored leader, their messiah. Instead of stealing, your people have a choice whether or not they give you money. They usually do, as they enjoy the national festivals and fundraisers you organize. The reason you need money? Funding for potential war. You give the remainder of the funds back to the people, though. Although you may not be a part of them anymore or admit it, you know that deep down inside you, you believe that the happiness of your subjects is just as important as your nation's money.
Thanks to your love for the people, people are inclined to think the best of you. You are welcome in high society, and the common people adore you. The common folk make every effort to please you and avoid your displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can ask for audience of both the common people and the noble people.
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