Almost the Chosen One

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Almost the Chosen One

Thousands of years ago a prophecy in your kingdom foretold of a great evil rising to power and of a great good that would vanquish that evil. It was said that that person would be born under the right combination of stars, with the right hair color, the right eye color, and a birthmark in one specific place. Sadly your older twin is the one with the birthmark, not you. This left you with a life of being ignored. Maybe your parents still loved you for who you were but the country had no care as to what you would do with your life, leaving you to teach yourself. Still everything you ever did was overshadowed by your older sibling. Did they do this on purpose? Were they intentionally trying to make you look bad to make everyone love them more, or was it simply the nature of who they were that
Skill Proficiencies: Stealth (no one is looking anyway) and Deception
Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit (good), Forgery Kit (Neutral), Thieves' Tools (Evil)
Languages: Any One
Equipment: Common Clothes; 1 days rations; 1 water skin; Disguise Kit, Forgery Kit, or Theives' Tools depending on proficencies

Feature: Sibling of the Chosen One

Due to the status of your sibling, people don't look in your direction if your sibling is near. Everyone is too awestruck by your sibling, and, to be blunt, don't give two flying chamber pots about you. However, you can get certain things for free, like whatever you can get your hands on while no one is looking. Sometimes you can even get a free room or service by promising the Chosen one will visit an establishment. If you're lucky, you can even pass yourself off as the chosen one. Just watch out for complications and consequences.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I am persistent, even if I fail I will keep trying until I get it right.
2I have to do something that no one has ever done before to prove my worth.
3When people talk to me I assume they are talking to someone else and sometimes ignore them completely.
4I often pretend to be my sibling. I have my reasons. Yes they're legit! No it is not weird!
5I complain too much too often about too many things.
6I automatically assume that everyone is better than me at everything.
7Having no self esteem, I will needlessly put myself in dangerous situations when I think it will protect someone else.
8I don't know how to talk about anything other than my sibling. I am the #1 fan of the chosen one.

Ideals (d6)

1Control: One day, I'll make the world see that prophecies are meaningless; I control my destiny. (Any)
2Equality: Those in power, like my sibling, should not overlook those who are weaker, like myself. (Lawful)
3Sidekick: I will help protect everyone to make things easier on my sibling. (Good)
4Isolationism: I want to explore the world without living in my sibling's shadow. (Neutral)
5Adventure: I will try everything at least once, since I haven't had the chance before. (Chaotic)
6Villain: I will destroy my sibling, or the world if I have to. Then I'll finally prove they're not so great. (Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1I want to usurp my sibling and take their place. Whatever the cost.
2Mortals suck, only gods are cool and reliable.
3I will be an asset and a great companion to anyone willing to see me for me.
4Animals and/or objects are more reliable than people, and they're great listeners.
5I can't let my companions find out how uncool I actually am. I gotta make sure everyone sees me as very cool.
6My parents have loved and supported me more than anyone else, and I will make them proud.

Flaws (d6)

1I will sacrifice my health and wellbeing if it means training to be better than my sibling.
2I actually think I am the chosen one and will act accordingly.
3People that I think are better than me are nigh insufferable and intolerable.
4I will desperately pursue adventure or fame if it means showing up my sibling.
5I secretly have deep attractions and feelings for my sibling, and they are a part of what motivates me to do what I do.
6My anxiety because of my sibling has lead to a massive drinking or drug problem I can't kick.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Almost the Chosen One (5e Background)

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