Former Lich

In a life long ago, you were a very talented lich. You were obsessed with researching the world, understanding and breaking the rules of magic. During your research, you found some information regarding the soul that could be better even lichdom - rebirth. Theoretically, it would enable you to enter the body of a stillborn and grow up with a new body, your mind recovering your memories of your former lives over time. The spell itself would take less than a minute, but it was a risk. If failed, the target's soul would be lost forever. You decided that you would wait until enemies had made it deep within your layer, then use the spell as a last resort.

The spell itself wasn't complicated, but it didn't work how you theorized. When used, the spell allows you to regenerate inside of a baby, though you're unsure if the baby is stillborn or normal. Also the time between when the spell activates upon your death and when your memories resurface varies. The memories could begin to resurface as a baby or when you're 80 years old, though normally tied to some traumatic event. There could be hundreds of years since your former life and this one, or only moments since passing. Work with your DM to determine if this passage is due to your soul waiting for something (e.g., someone of power, a time in need, etc) or if there are lifespans your memories woke within. Your character may or may not know the reason behind this.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, 10 pieces of parchment, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Liches are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to the pursuit of knowledge, a lich values knowledge highly—sometimes just for the sake of knowledge, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I get excited at the thought of magic and will often drool anytime I find a new magical item.
2	I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
4	There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
5	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
5	Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
6	Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	It is my duty to protect my students.
2	I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3	I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4	My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
5	I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3	Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
4	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.