You were captured, or born into a life of servitude under an organization that sells or deals with human trade. As a slave to these people, you may have been exchanged between masters for years or spent your entire life in one cell. For some, you might have been a prostitute, for other a mere servant, through all of it you were also treated as a display individuals for the dark underground of society. Through all of this, you were a 'living' mannequin perhaps to demonstrate your species ability, to demonstrate potions or show off new clothing. Whether you were treated with cruelty or relative kindness, you were still expected to "know your place" and were punished when you stepped out of line. Toiling for another, obeying orders, and debasing yourself have been your way of life. However, you have escaped this life of servitude and now have your freedom. Your background as a slave has given you the patience to suffer the vagaries of powerful people and also an insight into the dynamics of power, its uses and abuses.
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in Survival and can choose one from Stealth, Insight, or Performance.
- Tool Proficiencies: You can choose two tools relevant to what you did as a slave.
- Equipment: Tattered clothes, shackles on your wrists, and the tool or weapon you used to escape.
A slave is set to a task by their master for a reason– their purpose for even being alive.
| d8 | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 1 | I existed to do hard labor, such as mining or construction. |
| 2 | I existed for someone else's amusement, entertainment, or recreation. |
| 3 | I existed to serve some dedicated menial task, such as cooking or cleaning. |
| 4 | I existed as the personal servant of a given person, family, or group. |
| 5 | I existed to fulfill the tasks of some professional assistant, such as a furnace operator for a smithy. |
| 6 | I existed to serve the function of an inanimate object, such as a signpost or furniture, or to operate such things, like opening and closing a specific door all day long. |
| 7 | I existed to serve all, as an untouchable– a slave to even other slaves. |
| 8 | I was a household slave. I took care of my master and their household. |
You have a mark from your time as a slave that you cannot remove without great personal sacrifice. Downtrodden and wretched folk will sympathize with you, extending a friendly hand and will provide you with food, shelter, and aid so long as you do not show yourself to be a danger to them.
Suggested Characteristics
You have spent your life serving an organization and the masters you've had as a result. You are unused to not taking care of others and are surprised by the changes. Freedom has changed who you are as a person.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am terrified of ropes, chains, and whips. |
| 2 | I tend to disappear in a crowded room, becoming part of the backdrop with ease. |
| 3 | I do not say anything unless someone says something to me. |
| 4 | I try to hide as much of my body as possible. |
| 5 | I often made up stories of a better past and choose to spread those around as opposed to the truth. |
| 6 | No matter how bad things get, I never complain – I've seen worse. |
| 7 | I refuse to become a victim, and hate those who seek to bring others down. |
| 8 | I hide my disdain for others through a blank mask I have mastered over the years. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | I know the pains of servitude and refuse to let anyone else go through it. (Good) |
| 2 | I will go to any length to destroy those who locked me away. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | I am no longer bound to anyone and I will enjoy my freedom. (Any) |
| 4 | I wish to bring those who seek to wrong others to justice. (Lawful) |
| 5 | I do what is necessary in order to bring hope to others. (Good) |
| 6 | I refuse to bow down and I will make others bow before me. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | There's a rage inside against those who held me captive, I want vengeance against them. |
| 2 | My identity as a slave is marked on my body permanently as scars or tattoos. |
| 3 | I know many secrets thanks to my innocuous presence in intimate social environments. |
| 4 | I was kept as some kind of bizarre humanoid "pet" by a cruel noble of a merciless race. |
| 5 | I was not the only slave. I want to free those who I left behind. |
| 6 | Many tried to escape, few did. I wish to honor their memories by living the best life. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am no longer a slave and will not bow to anyone. |
| 2 | I tend to freeze when faced with scrutiny. |
| 3 | I am unused to making my own decisions and will often refer to others to make a decision. |
| 4 | My scars, both mental and physical, still cause me great pain. |
| 5 | I have an extreme fear of confinement and punishment. |
| 6 | My former master, or the law, will stop at nothing to have me executed. |
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