Mastermind

You are a capable holder of secrets, underground dealings and subterfuge. You dwell in the borderlines between the bright public world and the sinister webs of your underground affiliates. You are a master manipulator and deceiver. Whether to harm or protect you are a part of a society that is known only to its exclusive members, and its enemies. These societies often have grand schemes stretching across countries, continents or even entire planes.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Insight

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit, Forgery Kit

Languages: A unique cipher code known only to members of your secret society.

Equipment: A ink pot and pen, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Masterminds never have clear intentions, their schemes work to serve a greater purpose, for both good and ill.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the people of authority— the people that really hold power.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I enjoy out-manoeuvring nobles and arrogant people.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to gain more influence and power. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the most power person in the realm, that no one has ever heard of.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll make adjustments to it, without telling the others.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.