You are eternal. You have been around since time immemorial. You have seen civilizations rise and fall, gods die out and come to life. You know all, for you report all to Shar, the dark lady herself. There is little known about who you are and what you have and have not done, but there are countless legends.
Pre-requisites: Must be of an Evil Alignment, Deity must be Shar or other evil god(ess)
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
- Equipment: A Black Cloak, a ring of Shar, The Dagger of the Dark Lady
| d6 | Source of Immortality |
|---|---|
| 1 | You were born before time itself. Age does not effect you. |
| 2 | You are but one in a long chain of reincarnations. |
| 3 | The darkness, the memories and the servitude were passed down from your predecessor. |
| 4 | You were called into service by Shar herself at death's door. |
| 5 | Your family tree has a black tainted limb of Shar messengers, of which you have now inherited. |
| 6 | You did something so terrible that all other gods abandoned you, leaving you in Shar's hands. |
You command the respect of those who are aligned with evil. Every so often you will be commanded to commit an evil act. If you follow through, a small miracle will happen to you or one of your companions. If you do not, you lose all magic abilities, including that of The Dagger of the Dark Lady, until you take a short rest devoted to repenting. You do not gain the advantages of a short rest for that period of time.
When Shar wills it, you hear "Give them the gift." whispered in your head. You then have around three hours, give or take depending on the order, to complete such order.
In addition, every time you disobey Shar, whether it be in a great or small fashion, you feel enormous pain sear your back as if struck by a whip. You suffer 1d4 slashing damage that cannot be prevented or lessened. You also gain a scar across your back and manacle sores on your wrists and ankles that heal after a few days.
Suggested Characteristics
Shar's Messengers are dark watchers of the ways and works of the world. They usually stay far away from the dealings of mortals, but when they do participate, they can form strong bonds that can either be their lifeblood or their downfall, often both.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I expect danger around every corner. |
| 2 | I love the sight, smell, and taste of fresh blood. |
| 3 | Nothing is more exciting than the thrill of receiving a command from Shar. |
| 4 | I love hearing myths and stories about myself, no matter how exaggerated they are. |
| 5 | I have been so detached from the mortal world that even my common is rusty. |
| 6 | I only update my wardrobe every hundred years or so, so I usually stick out like a sore thumb. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation. I like to know my enemy's capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Control. The world would be better if I controlled every part of it (Evil) |
| 3 | Power. Power shifts. I can only watch and laugh (Chaotic) |
| 4 | History. I have been around long enough to know exactly what happened at any historical event. It is my duty that the truth is heard. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Indifference. What mortals do is of no concern. Only what Shar commands. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Mortality. It is my duty to help anyone and everyone realize the end of their lives. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I keep my thought and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy. |
| 2 | I once loved a mortal, and everything I do is in their memory. |
| 3 | It is my duty to find the next messenger and prepare them for what comes next. |
| 4 | Mortals fascinate me. I cannot stop myself from studying them constantly. |
| 5 | A mortal once saved me, but I was too arrogant to thank them, I live on regretting that. |
| 6 | I once saw the end of this world and I must live with the knowledge that once everything is gone, I will still live on. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I feel no compassion for the dead. They're the lucky ones. |
| 2 | Shar is my everything. I would destroy anything and everything for her favor. |
| 3 | I always fall short with everything, especially promises. |
| 4 | I often forget what happened in the past, and am always mixing my history up. |
| 5 | I've lived through so many countless lifetimes that one life no longer means anything to me. |
| 6 | I get emotionally attached to certain people. It causes me great pain to kill them. |