Denounced Noble Image

You were once a powerful noble. But for one reason or another, you've lost your title and your dominion. Although you managed to retain some of your wealth and all of your history, your previous luxuries-- and your responsibilities-- are lost to you forever.

 
Skill Proficiencies: History, choice of Deception, Insight, or Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Choice of forgery kit or land vehicles
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: You own a set of fine noble's clothing of your old house's colours, a quality pair of travelling clothes, a custom wine flask marked with your house's symbol, a defaced signet ring, and a purse containing 15 gold pieces.
 
Reasons for Denunciation

There was a reason for your denunciation. When rolling randomly, the result isn't necessarily the truth; it could be the fact of the matter, but it could also be a lie propagated by another party, or an honest misunderstanding. Whatever the reality of the situation, consider your result as the official reason for the loss of your title.

d6 Reasons for Denunciation
1 Treason
2 Scandal
3 Forbidden Love
4 Violence
5 Self-Condemnation
6 Personal Conflict
 
Feature: Old Connections

Your lost title still holds some weight in communities. You have a general knowledge of the hierarchy of different families and organizations in power in any given area, and an understanding of who to talk to in order to get an audience with the rich or powerful. At your DM's discretion, this could either be due to them having no knowledge of your castigation, being curious of what an ex-noble would have to say, or for the amusement of seeing somebody who had power, then lost it all.

 
Suggested Characteristics

Your traits, ideals, bonds and flaws all reflect your highborn nature, as well as your loss of status.

d8 Personality Trait
1 My dignity and confidence make clear my past.
2 I will admit-- sometimes I feel a little out of place among the commoners.
3 I don't like to be get my hands dirty, and I won't be caught dead in unsuitable conditions.
4 I can safely assume that no matter what happens to me, it is simply part of my destiny.
5 My fall from grace has made me slow to trust, and quick to react.
6 I wear my pride on my sleeve, and regardless of station, it is mine to defend.
7 Despite not being part of the political landscape anymore, I still try to impress everyone I meet.
8 I will often use my education to "take the piss" out of people, as a peasant put it.
d6 Ideal
1 Boldness. Don't let your inhibitions hold you back. Never hesitate. (Chaotic)
2 Noble Obligation. Whether it's official or not, it is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)
3 Aspiration. I'm going to prove that I'm worthy of a better life. (Any)
4 Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death are like, here in the gutters. (Evil)
5 Valour. Whether or not my liege still believes in me, I believe in them. (Lawful)
6 People. I’m loyal to my friends, not any kingdom or order. Friends won't stab you in the back. (Neutral)
d6 Bond
1 My titles were stolen from me. I'll do anything to get them back.
2 After losing it all, a family of commoners saved me from death. I owe them everything.
3 My house pretends I don't exist, yet still, I vehemently defend their honour.
4 My honour has been tarnished, and it is my duty above all else to restore it to its former glory.
5 I had a love once, when I was still important. I have no idea if they'd still love what I've become.
6 Whether I'm in a keep or in the streets among them, my people still respect me. I will not let them down.
d6 Flaw
1 I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
2 I haven't gotten over the vices that lost me my luxuries.
3 I would leave everything I've gained in my new life behind to have my old one back.
4 Even the smallest mention of my previous life sends me into a rage.
5 I've lived a sheltered life. I'll admit that I can be a little gullible.
6 My confidence doesn't border on arrogance-- it's crossed over and is halfway across the county.
 
Variant Denounced Noble: Exiled Noble

This variant Denounced Noble has not only lost his titles, but has been banished from the lands they used to hold influence in. Whether it was deserving or not, your name has been besmirched, and you dare not show your face in your old circles, else risk being driven away, if not killed. When taking this variant, replace the Old Connections background feature with that of Lay Low.

 
Variant Feature: Lay Low

Your situation as caused you to become acquainted with a network of safehouses who are willing to help you out of tight situations. While in a particular town, city, or other similarly sized community (DM’s discretion), you and your companions can stay for free in safe houses. Safe houses provide a poor lifestyle. While staying at a safe house, you can choose to keep your presence (and that of your companions) a secret.

 

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