Former Gladiator

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Former Gladiator

For as long as you can remember, you've been forced to fight for your life, killing those that you both knew and didn't know. Despite your hatred for those that forced you into doing this, you continued regardless of how much emotion you lost. Eventually, it became a routine. But not once was it EVER a game to you. With every life you took, you tore a piece of your own soul from your very being. Eventually, you got fed up with this routine and rebelled. You managed to escape and are pursued by the loved ones of those you killed and those who forced you to kill. You changed your visage hiding from your demons but, you continue to grow stronger during your travels.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Insight (based on feature)
Tool Proficiencies: None
Languages: One of your choosing (This can be the language of your captors)
Equipment: A pouch of 10gp, Disguise kit, Padded armor, one martial weapon that you are proficient with,

Feature: Background Feature

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Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I am strong. I must be to have lived this long.
2The weak will never be able to become strong. Its just not possible.
3I am persistent if nothing else. I will never be brought to my knees!
4I have taken many hits in my lifetime. I've delivered twice as many.
5I feel great sorrow for those I have run through, but I do not let this pain cloud my vision.
6Dread is something some people feel. I've overcome this feeling and fought through it!
7With power over the people I feel strong. I don't want to feel strong.
8Power is a limitation I have overcome. I am strong and I always will be!

Ideals (d6)

1Power. Power rules this world. With power comes ownership! (Chaotic)
2Mercy. No one should have to suffer. If I must kill.... I'l make it quick. (Good)
3Death. If I must kill someone to become stronger so be it! (Evil)
4Responsibility. I know how much responsibility comes with murder. I will bear it on my shoulders. (Neutral)
5Sorrow. I mourn those that I kill. I weep for their loved ones. (Neutral)
6Loyalty. I was loyal to those that gave me a roof. I executed those that deserved it. (Lawful)

Bonds (d6)

1I realize those that I kill have families to. And to them I apologize.
2I have loved ones of my own, I would never willingly kill them.
3I hate those that forced my hand.
4Those that make another suffer must pay. That is what I am for.
5Love is a valuable asset. Once it is stripped, It is hard to get back.
6Pain is a friend after you get used to it. it tells you you're alive.

Flaws (d6)

1I've been doing this so long that I begin to enjoy killing.
2I willingly signed a contract to kill on my employers command.
3I am ashamed at what I do but I do it to survive. Like anyone would.
4I enjoy the pain that comes when I break my knuckles on someones skull.
5I hate myself for taking another's life but can't bring myself to die.
6Death is a pleasant offering in my eyes. At least they wont have to suffer anymore.


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