"Due to circumstances totally out of my control, it seems I have been away from the world for quite some time. I do hope not too much has changed."
Whether it be the stare of a Basilisk or an unlucky roulette of potions in a party game, you were somehow Petrified for an indeterminate amount of time. Now freed from your stony bonds, it would seem you have quite a bit of catching up to do with the world at large.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Any one musical instrument or gaming set of your choice, likely something you played in your days years ago.
- Languages: Any one of your choice. The dialect may have changed over the years, but you should still be able to get your point across.
- Equipment: One set of traveler’s clothes, any one musical instrument or gaming set you are proficient with, out of date maps you were carrying before you were petrified, a small heirloom that went missing from your family generations ago, and a pouch containing 5 gp
For some reason, you were petrified for a noticeable amount of time. To determine what got you to go under for so long, roll on the table below or choose from the options provided.
| d4 | So What Got You? |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basilisk |
| 2 | Medusa |
| 3 | Potion |
| 4 | Unknown cause |
You know of information from your time that has become more obscure to the common person. This information might be the name of someone important, the location of a former city, or a legend or tale that died out while you were in the stone. It is up to your DM whether or not this information is useful to your goals.
Suggested Characteristics
These are the suggested characteristics for a person that was Once Stone. Roll on the tables, choose from the option provided, or create your own.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I constantly feel stiff, so I will often crack my knuckles and neck. |
| 2 | My speech has been called "archaic" at times, though I don't see a problem with it. |
| 3 | Sometimes, without realizing, I will try and pay for items with coins from a bygone age. |
| 4 | The advancements of the modern world astound me, and I often catch myself staring if I am unfamiliar with how something works. |
| 5 | I yearn for my days-gone-by, back when life was simpler and I didn't have to adventure for a living. |
| 6 | I find my mind drifting to the friends I had so long ago. I wonder what became of them... |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Polished. I don't know the laws of these lands, but I respect them. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Softened. I'll never let anyone suffer like I have. (Good) |
| 3 | Rounded. What goes on now is not my business. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Stone. I just want to come back to society. (Any) |
| 5 | Sharp. I swear I'll make everyone suffer for my petrification. (Evil) |
| 6 | Jagged. I don't know the laws of these lands, nor do I care for them. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Those who were around when I first awoke are who I cling to in this new world. |
| 2 | I wish to protect and guide anyone who has gone through the same thing I have. |
| 3 | I wonder if I have any family in this age I find myself in. |
| 4 | There must be a reason I was released when I was. I'm going to find out why. |
| 5 | My friends and I put together a time capsule when we were younger. Perhaps those old keepsakes are still buried under that tree. |
| 6 | When all is said and done, I want to be able to tell my story. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I hate to admit it, but I don't think I can keep up with these kids. |
| 2 | When underground too long I feel terribly claustrophobic. |
| 3 | Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I worry I won't be able to open them for another hundred years. |
| 4 | I have an unfounded nostalgia for when I grew up. |
| 5 | I find myself drawing comparisons between my old friends and my new adventuring mates. Somehow, the adventurers always fail to measure up. |
| 6 | I often put my foot down and claim eldest rights when it comes to decision making. |
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