Adventuring Royalty

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Adventuring Royalty

You are royalty from a humble little kingdom. You often quest for your people and for your family, blending in with the common people so as not to draw attention. But why are you adventuring at the moment? Is it another danger that befalls your kingdom? Has an evil force captured your family? Or is it simply the call of adventure that keeps drawing you back?
Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One musical instrument of your choice
Languages: None
Equipment: A set of common clothes, a set of noble clothes, a hat or headwear of your choice, a ring with your family's insignia, and a pouch containing 10 gp.

Feature: Aid from the Forest

To determine your place in the royal family, roll for a specialization.

Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d4)

1The King
2The Queen
3The Prince
4The Princess

Personality Traits (d8)

1I speak politely and hardly forget my manners.
2I like to speak to the common people. It keeps me close to them.
3I like to take walks through the forest.
4I have the tendency to make jokes, but everyone groans when I tell them.
5I tend to inspect and analyze whatever I can that may be of importance.
6I like to read and write poetry in my spare time.
7I love listening to singers and musicians in the taverns.
8I like to do anything I can for the every-man.

Ideals (d6)

1Leader. I seek to do what's right for my people. (Good)
2Vengeance. I will make those who cross me suffer. (Evil)
3Law-bringer. It is my duty as royalty to ensure the law is upheld. (Lawful)
4Entitled. I do as I please, for who's right is it to stop me? (Chaotic)
5Laissez-Faire. I prefer to not meddle in affairs I'm not concerned with. (Neutral)
6Protector. I only wish to protect my kingdom, as it means all to me. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1My people are my life and I would die to protect them.
2I fear the idea of my family being in danger and do everything I can to keep them safe.
3My hat and I are inseparable. I love the thing.
4My ties to fellow travelers are what keep calling me back to adventure.
5I've tried to distance myself from others as of recent, so I don't like getting close to people.
6The memory of an old friend is what pushes me onward.

Flaws (d6)

1I'm incredibly clumsy.
2There's a secret about my upbringing I'd rather not mention.
3I never wish to leave the hat I wear behind and would risk my life for it.
4If my kingdom is at risk, I will drop all to go to it.
5I refuse to use magic in any form.
6I often will take a raw deal, even if I know there's a better alternative.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Adventuring Royalty (5e Background)

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