Disgrace

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Disgrace

You're a disappointment. A worthless waste of food and air. A disgrace. At least, that's what others will say about you. You may have always been frowned upon by society, or perhaps you were once a respected member of your community, but regardless, you are now considered a nuisance at best or a downright curse to your community at worst. You're hated by all and loved by few, if any.
Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Perception
Tool Proficiencies: Brewer's Supplies and a Gaming Set of your choice
Languages: None
Equipment: An old set of commoner's clothes, a gaming set of your choice, a bottle of hard liqueur, and 1d12 copper pieces.

Feature: Wretched Kinship

You're a disappointment. A worthless waste of food and air. A disgrace. At least, that's what others will say about you. You may have always been frowned upon by society, or perhaps you were once a respected member of your community, but regardless, you are now considered a nuisance at best or a downright curse to your community at worst. You're hated by all and loved by few, if any. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Perception Tool Proficiencies: Brewer's Supplies and a Gaming Set of your choice Equipment: An old set of commoner's clothes, a gaming set of your choice, a bottle of hard liqueur, and 1d12 copper pieces.

Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d6)

1I am a drunkard and a layabout. I have done nothing but prove that I am useless.
2I was born into a noble family, but I didn't live up to my family's expectations.
3I am a bastard child, and nobody cares for a fatherless wretch.
4I was accused of a terrible crime that I didn't commit. Even though no evidence came of the investigations, rumors are still spread about me.
5I spoke out against the local government's injustices. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down...
6I was supposedly a prophesied hero, but I failed to meet the expectations of my people.

Personality Traits (d8)

1I don't speak much since I have been stigmatized by my people.
2I believe that others are always looking for an excuse to hate me.
3I know people hate me, and that's fine. I hate them more.
4I won't let some stupid stigma against me hold me back. I still have a life to live.
5I am excessively apologetic to others, fearing that any little mistake is a potential angry mob in my future.
6I don't let the little things bother me. There's plenty worse than judgmental stares and whispered rumors.
7I am aggressive and abrasive, always making sure to let people know that they're no better than me.
8I am determined to grow and rise above this adversity, taking every day in stride.

Ideals (d6)

1Refuge I just want to be left to live my life without constantly hearing others gripe. (Neutral)
2Revenge There's a reason I'm hated, and that's because there were those who thought themselves more powerful than me. I'll prove them wrong... (Evil)
3Redemption I am flawed, and I have done wrong before, but I can become a productive member of society once again. (Lawful)
4Respite I don't care what it takes, I will ensure that no other faces unjust persecution like I did. (Good)
5Ravage Society is to blame for my ill fortune. Surely, society must be made anew... (Chaotic)
6Revitalize I know I can be more than this. I will become better, stronger, smarter. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1I once had a child, but either before or after I fell to this level of depravity, they were taken from me. I wish to find them again.
2My childhood friend stood with me even after all others turned on me. I owe them so much.
3I used to own a business, but it was taken from me in the trials. I will have it once again.
4I truly did wrong someone (Be it an individual, a group or a family) and I must make amends for the suffering I have caused them.
5I was imprisoned after my trial, but a traveling businessman heard me out and paid my bail. I will repay him however I can.
6My faith has kept me strong through my disgrace, I thank my god every day for the freedom I still have.

Flaws (d6)

1The distrust of others has led me to my own suspicions of others.
2I hate all nobility. It's because of their damnable politicking that my life fell apart.
3I've taken a bit too well to pariah-hood. I'm uncomfortable around law-abiding individuals.
4I've only recently re-entered the civilized world. My hostile environment still haunts me, making me skittish and fearful.
5High ranking officials who ask too many questions often receive thinly veiled death threats from me.
6I'm still just as much of a disgrace as I was accused of being. I will lie, cheat and steal to my heart's content.


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