Abandoned

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Abandoned

Not everyone will have someone with them their entire life. Even if there is a crowd of potential relationships waiting to happen, they will tend to not want to forge a relationship, so as to not be abandoned again. These individuals tend to shy away from very large crowds, acting as an observer of sorts (like an outsider observing the in crowd, etc.). A person who is abandoned also has a unique viewpoint as they interpret events drastically from other party members.
Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in two of the following skills: Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion, or Stealth. After all, you've seen and adapted to the hostility of some travelers in the world
Tool Proficiencies: One artisan's tool of your choice
Languages: One language of your choice, this may not be common
Equipment: You start with dark common clothes, a few (1d4) pieces of gold, one trinket from your life, before you were abandoned.

Feature: Pity or Hope?

Whether you are a sorrowful realist, or a hopeful for what the future can give you, you have learned to embrace who you are, for better or worse. When you meet new people and explain what has happened to you, those who can feel empathy or share your pain are more often willing to lend a helping hand. Whether that is in the form of information, food and supplies, or just a place for you and your party to sleep, most with a heart will do their best to understand your plight and help in any way they can.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1Everybody deserves a second chance!
2I'll never give up on the people I care about!
3Everything is gonna turn out a-O.K!
4Come on, there's always a bright side!

Ideals (d6)

1Chaos. I'm just here to cause chaos! no wrong, no right! (Chaotic)
2Self-Improvement. I must go on a journey of self-improvement, or else, what's the point of this all? (Neutral)
3Guidance. I feel that I've broken something, and must been guided by some type of kind deity or system! (Lawful)
4Vengeance. I will find the one that has abandoned me first, and I will have revenge. (Evil)
5The World. The World needs to hear the story of someone like me, someone who's broken boundaries of life. (Any)
6Friendship. I'll go from being abandoned, to having made wondrous friends. (Good)

Bonds (d6)

1The inn owner that took me in was quite kind...I owe them thanks, still.
2A small group of adventurers guided me to this place...I should thank them if I see them again.
3Whenever I see someone in a similar situation as me, I simply must help them.
4Seeing even little animals get along makes me smile, I can't stand to see one hurt.
5Sometimes I think there's someone out there for me, and that makes all the worries go away.
6Thinking of the people I can call my friends...that makes me smile.

Flaws (d6)

1I get paranoid and anxious easily.
2If it's to protect my new friends, I will never stand down; no matter how strong the foe.
3I think of myself as some sort of "Tough Guy", having gone through what I have.
4I get angry at the little things in life...
5I often apologize for things out of my control to try and avoid conflict.
6When things get too hard, I push people away before they can abandon me again.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Abandoned (5e Background)

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