Having once worked in the factories, you saw the hardship suffered by the common folk. It didn't sit right with you that they should get so little from the tireless and often dangerous work they performed. You've made it your life's mission to expand the rights of the working class.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Languages: Any two of your choice.
- Equipment: A pack of 50 business cards, a set of fine clothes, and a wallet containing 20gp.
Feature: Blue-Collar Hospitality
Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself not to represent their interests. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you.
Suggested Characteristics
A union representative is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most union representatives look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their union members remain very important to them.
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Personality Trait |
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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2
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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3
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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4
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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5
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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6
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
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7
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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8
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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d6 |
Ideal |
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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2
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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3
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Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
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5
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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6
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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d6 |
Bond |
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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2
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I worked with the commoner, I love the commoner, and I will protect the commoner.
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3
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A capitalist once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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4
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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5
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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6
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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Flaw |
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The tyrant who owns my old factory will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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2
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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3
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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4
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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5
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Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a capitalist who owned the factories.
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6
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I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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