Apprentice of Disguise

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Apprentice of Disguise

You spent your life trying to become a master of disguise. You didn't quite reach that, but you studied under the best as their apprentice. You know some tricks of the trade and even may have internalized the quirks of your master. However, you have some ways to go before you can be called a master.
Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit
Languages: Any one
Equipment: A disguise kit, a customizable costume with the mark of your mentor, a set of traveler's clothes and a belt pouch with 10 gp.

Feature: Skills in Demand

What sort of disguise did you specialize in? Perhaps you picked this up from your master?

Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d4)

1Make up
2Voice simulation
3Bodily augmentation
4Behavior mimicry

Personality Traits (d8)

1I always say one thing and mean another.
2I don't like to uphold my promises.
3I say and do things completely different.
4I keep my emotions under control at all times.
5I show only my fake emotions.
6I hate to be late for anything.
7I never really listen to anyone else talk.
8I use a variety of personas, never my true self.

Ideals (d6)

1Hidden at all costs. I will kill anyone who threatens my identity. (Evil)
2For a good cause. I would risk my cover to save an innocent. (Good)
3Chameleon I'll become anyone if it helps me fulfill my goals. (Chaotic)
4Cash. I trade my skills to get rich. (Neutral)
5Rule-bound. I use these skills only for the reasons I was taught to. (Lawful)
6Self Interest. I learned these skills to use for myself. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1I need to provide for my family, but they cannot know it's me.
2I have worn so many faces I forget who I am.
3I have fallen for someone who doesn't know the real me.
4I don't have anyone.
5My master was my only family.
6I had friends among other apprentices.

Flaws (d6)

1I sometimes over-commit to the role, hindering my own goals
2I often forget which persona I am.
3I've told too many lies that I don't know the truth.
4I don't take anything seriously.
5I think only of my wants.
6I believe I can do more than I really can.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Apprentice of Disguise (5e Background)

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