Destined to be a Hero

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Destined to be a Hero

A freelancer flying off to face against the darkness that threatens that which he cares about. This freelancer may or may not know it, but his destiny is to be a hero and fate will naturally push him in that direction despite the choices he makes. Whether he chooses to be a mercenary for hire or the dark lord's minion, fate will push him in the direction of his destiny. Do you fight futilely against your fate? Do you have a moment where he realizes where you need to go to end it all? What is the reason that you left the normal life to face the darkness?
Skill Proficiencies: Pick 3 skills of the following: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Arcana, Athletics, Deception, History, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Religion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth and Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Pick 1 musical instrument, and 1 of any tool proficiency
Languages: None
Equipment: As one Destined to be a Hero, you start with:

Feature: Heroes Advent

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Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d6)

1Dark Hero : You are a Dark Hero. An assassin or a thief often looked at like a criminal.
2Folk Hero : You are a Folk Hero. From a humble background, you have great aspirations. And perhaps a bit of innocence.
3Proud Hero : You are a Proud Hero. Accomplished in battle, or so you say. Boasting about frightful tales is your passion.
4Silent Hero : You are a Silent Hero. Often misunderstood, and unappreciated, you help not because you want the attention, but because it is what you want to do.
5Coin Hero : You are a Paid Hero. If the world needs saving, then why not get paid for the job. You are not a pro bono type of guy.
6Tactical Hero : You are a Tactical Hero. If the other's are at the front, you are the one directing them all. You care more about the big picture, rather than a small battle.

Personality Traits (d8)

1You normally talk little, but when you do talk, it comes off as if you were down. Your resting face appears disdained at the world around you.
2Often accused of being naive of the world. You are one who no one wants to lead.
3You're The Hero, why do you need to care what the peasants think? They owe you the world that you saved.
4Everything in your life has seemed to come to this point in time, so you're not going to stop now.
5I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to any given situation.
6I'm pretty aloof and distant because I want to be clear of the irrelevant things.
7I don't want to connect with others because they will ultimately be taken from me.
8I'll do anything for filling my purse. You got the coin, I got the time.

Ideals (d6)

1Freedom. Destiny phhff, As if. Just because something just so happened to happen the day I was born, doesn't mean why destiny is set in stone. (any)
2Liberation. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
3Atonement. I have to right whatever wrongs me and others associated have committed (Lawful)
4Adventure. I want to see everything the world has to offer and have fun! (Chaotic)
5Power. I want the power to overcome any and everything in my path. (any)
6Realization. What am I meant to do? I guess I'll find out. (Neutral)

Bonds (d6)

1We're friends once we break bread together.
2I'll die for anyone willing to fight alongside me.
3It's much more efficient to travel alone.
4I don't want to lose anyone else.
5We are all meeting for a reason, and so are bound by fate.
6There's a lot of stuff I don't know but I'm sure I'll figure it out with the help of others.

Flaws (d6)

1For whatever reason, you don't want to be the hero.
2You have a powerful antagonist focused on stopping you at all costs with whom you're obsessed
3I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
4I'm almost too cheery and annoy the hell out of everyone.
5I'm a total edgelord and I bring down morale like an anchor.
6I always think I'm the boss.


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