Blood Harden Cat

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Blood Harden Cat

Growing up in Bloodclan, you have seen horrifying sights, you done horrible things to live, and their teachings begin to stick into your mind. All thoose years in hell was nothing to the Rite of Blood. An event which all cats go through to become a full member of Bloodclan. The leader thinks of the best way for you to suffer. The very last thing to break you and mold you into the person that they desire. Lets just say, they almost succeeded.
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation, Religion, or Survival
Tool Proficiencies: None
Languages: Abyssal and Draconic
Equipment: Bloody dagger, dog teeth collar, trinket from your Rite of Blood, and 1 sp.

Feature: Rite of Blood

Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by Rite of Blood. A horrifying coming to age event in Bloodclan. Now you feel a darkness threatening to consume you, and you fear there may be no hope of escape. Choose a harrowing event that haunts you, or roll one on the Harrowing Events table.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I don’t run from evil. Everyone runs from me.
2I like to listen and tell stories. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness.
3I spend money freely and live life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow I might die.
4I live for the thrill of the fight.
5I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse.
6I expect danger around every corner.
7I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.
8I put no trust in divine beings.

Ideals (d6)

1Repentance I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
2Nightmares I’ll stop the past from haunting me or die trying. (Any)
3Cleanse I kill monsters to make the world a safer place, and to exorcise my own demons. (Good)
4Unstopiable I have a dark calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
5Mastermind I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful)
6Monster I’m a monster that destroys other monsters, and anything else that gets in my way. (Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1I told someone all of my dark secrets and thoughts.
2I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
3My torment drove away the person I love. I strive to win back the love I’ve lost.
4A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
5There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
6I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for him (or her).

Flaws (d6)

1I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
2I assume the worst in people.
3I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones.
4I seek the thrill of danger.
5I am a purveyor of doom and gloom who lives in a world without hope.
6I talk to spirits that no one else can see, not even the Sisters.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Blood Harden Cat (5e Background)

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