Much like the folk hero, you come from humble beginnings. For most of your life you have been a normal part of society, until one day you discovered a mysterious power you hold deep in your genes. You use this power in secret, acting as a vigilante of sorts. Nobody knows your true name, but you have shook the land with the changes you’ve helped make.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, [Tooltip Not Found]
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Languages: Able to read and write in a lost language called Authorian script. Cannot be spoken.
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shortsword, an dagger, a [Tooltip Not Found], and a pouch containing 15 gp
Defining Event
You previously acted as a working class member of civilization, but through your more recent adventures have earned enough to live off of.
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Defining Event |
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1
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I stood up to a great evil
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2
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I saved people during a natural disaster.
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3
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I stood alone against an impossible foe
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4
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I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor.
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5
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Me and my band of misfits took on the world
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6
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I used my powers to force the rich to arm my people
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7
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I taught peasants the worth of their soul, and how to use their own skills for combat
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8
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A lord rescinded an unpopular decree after I led a symbolic act of protest against it.
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9
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A Creator gave me a power or revealed my secret origin.
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10
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I was recruited to an army, and I rose to fame for my otherworldly abilities and kindness.
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Feature: Rustic Hospitality
Upon letting common folk know your power, they will take you in with welcome arms. You can use this to hide in homes, stay the night in houses, decrease shop prices, etc. Be warned however, as if certain factions find out who you really are, you can become the hunted.
Spell List
As a hero you can inspire others to assist you in your journey, bestowing them with bravery and hope.
Suggested Characteristics
As an unknown legend, you look at the weak and see them as your duty to protect them, even if that means risking your own life. This applies especially to your friends and family. You’d take the world to make sure they survive.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I judge people based on how they treat others, not on their genetics
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2
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I put my life on the line to help someone
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3
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Nothing will stop me when I have a personal goal.
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4
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I stand for what is fair and just, even if that means the odds are not in my favour
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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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I will think through my plan, calculating every outcome.
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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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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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Bond |
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1
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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 the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
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3
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A proud noble 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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1
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The tyrant who rules my land 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 tyrant lording over the land.
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6
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I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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