"You used to rule the world; seas would rise when you gave the word" (Viva La Vida, by Coldplay). You at least were in a prominent position in a royal family or government when it flipped over on you. Whatever happened on that fateful day, it’s one you’ll not forget. Who was it that dethroned you? Was it popular, a revolution of all your subjects because of your insufficient rule? Or did one of your enemies crush you in one fell sweep? Did a family member mean to have you assassinated to take the throne themselves? Were you deemed unfit to rule for heresy or blasphemy? Any way it happened, you were betrayed and exiled. But you have grown accustomed to living as a sort of outlaw, perhaps with a small group of followers. Where have you fled to, specifically? Maybe a monastery of loyal monks

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, and Perception or Survival

Tool Proficiencies: any one type of gaming set or instrument

Languages: any one of your choice

Equipment: a book of philosophy, a royal signet ring (now most likely outlawed), a trinket you took with you when you fled, a set of traveller’s clothes, and a purse containing 10 gp.

"You used to rule the world; seas would rise when you gave the word" (Viva La Vida, by Coldplay). You at least were in a prominent position in a royal family or government when it flipped over on you. Whatever happened on that fateful day, it’s one you’ll not forget. Who was it that dethroned you? Was it popular, a revolution of all your subjects because of your insufficient rule? Or did one of your enemies crush you in one fell sweep? Did a family member mean to have you assassinated to take the throne themselves? Were you deemed unfit to rule for heresy or blasphemy? Any way it happened, you were betrayed and exiled. But you have grown accustomed to living as a sort of outlaw, perhaps with a small group of followers. Where have you fled to, specifically? Maybe a monastery of loyal monks, a forest where you hide out, a cave in the mountains, amongst the commoners, or even the castle of another ruler. Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, and Perception or Survival Tool Proficiencies: any one type of gaming set or instrument Languages: any one of your choice Equipment: a book of philosophy, a royal signet ring (now most likely outlawed), a trinket you took with you when you fled, a set of traveller’s clothes, and a purse containing 10 gp.

Personality Traits (d8)

1	I give everybody the respect they deserve, even if they threaten my life.
2	I often lament about the loss of my great dominion.
3	I instinctively give orders instead of requests.
4	I have put myself on the level of those around me: I’m not royalty anymore.
5	I am constantly plotting revenge, coming up with and discarding ridiculous plots.
6	I weigh my options very carefully before doing anything.
7	To be honest, I am relieved not to have the responsibility of the crown anymore.
8	My heart bleeds for the common people whom I now see face to face.

Ideals (d6)

1	Equality. I bleed red, too. I'm not more noble than anybody else. (Neutral)
2	Respect. Everybody deserves to be considered, even the lowliest. (Good)
3	Justice. I will see justice done; if not for me, then for the common folk. (Lawful)
4	Domination. I may not rule from a throne, but I can still rule any I see. (Evil)
5	Revenge. I will make amends for what has been done to me, however I can. (Chaotic)
6	Aspiration. I will take my kingdom back. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1	I will retake my dominion if it is my dying action.
2	I owe my life to those who took me in when I escaped.
3	I must prevent the uprising of tyranny.
4	I will protect my people, if from the shadows.
5	My family is still alive somewhere. I must ensure their safety.
6	I must have a successor to continue my royal line.

Flaws (d6)

1	I still suffer nightmares and visions of the moment my life crubled to pieces.
2	In retrospect, I was a terrible ruler, not fit for the throne. I can't forgive myself.
3	I am paranoid about my enemies coming to finish me. I can't trust anyone.
4	I haven't learned anything from my downfall: I'm just as brash and arrogant as before.
5	I judge myself too harshly and fall into states of despair.
6	If I see any who betrayed me, their blood will spill on my hands. Nothing will stop me.