Dovahkiin

"What is better - to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?"

―Paarthurnax

The Dovahkiin are of the Dragonborn, although they share little but the name. They can be of any race or gender and are generally characterized of having the souls of dragons in a mortal body. They are of unknown social ranking. The Dovahkiin can have any type of dragon ability at any given time, but never two or more at the same time. The Dovahkiin are aware of the Thu'um of dragons and can learn their shouts through dragons themselves or through the history of the Dovahkiin who reside in sovngarde. Upon death from old age or battle and regardless of your alignment, you will be sent to sovngarde. 

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Medicine, Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor, Herbalism Kit

Languages: Draconic

Equipment: The choice of a) a rapier or b) a shortsword, any equipment pack, an herbalism kit, and a pouch with 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

The Dovahkiin are hunted by power hungry dragons. Naturally, they feel as if they are alone in their struggle and are often paranoid as a result. 

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2	If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3	When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4	I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
5	I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
6	Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
7	I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8	I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2	Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3	Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4	Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
5	Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
6	Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2	I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
3	A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
4	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
5	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6	I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.

d6	Flaw
1	The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2	I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
3	The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
4	I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
5	Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
6	I have trouble trusting in my allies.