Heir of a Fallen Kingdom

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Heir of a Fallen Kingdom

You were once part of a royal family but through some circumstances your family's kingdom fell. You were in line to the throne before the fall of your domain. You still carry the legacy of your kingdom.
Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument
Languages: One standard language of your choice
Equipment: A set of royal garbs, your family crest, a golden crown, your chosen musical instrument, and a satchel containing 25 gp

Feature: Royal Influence

Your kingdom fell before you could become the ruler. Your kingdom fell to a tragedy. Choose how it fell, or roll how on the Kingdom's Fall table.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1The history of my olden kingdom enchants everyone that hears it.
2The common folk admire me for my endurance and survival of my kingdom's fall.
3People are sometimes too distracted by beauty to really know me.
4I still am very active in the political world and am somewhat of a trendsetter.
5I like looking good while I do what I do.
6I am empathetic towards those who have lost and try to help them.
7I never forget anyone or how they have affected me and my family.
8Every being who was against my kingdom is an enemy.

Ideals (d6)

1Respect. Respect is due those who respect me. I expect everyone to be respectful of each other. (Good)
2Reliability. Those who live under authority are responsible for following the rules, and so am I. (Lawful)
3Codependency. I must help those who can't help themselves, even if they don't know it. (Chaotic)
4Legacy. Legacy. My legacy is more important than anything else in the world. (Evil)
5Dedication. Dedication. I must honor my fallen family. Everything I do is for them. (Any)
6Royal Heritage. My goal is to rebuild my kingdom, for my family. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1I do anything to uphold the honor of my family.
2My family's business ties must remain intact.
3A friend of my family is a friend of mine.
4I'm in love with a person of lower class.
5I hold my relationship with my former and future subjects with high regard.
6I'm the light for those who have lost.

Flaws (d6)

1Ghosts of my family haunt me at night but no one believes me.
2I secretly was the reason my whole kingdom fell.
3I can't help but go into a blind rage when someone dishonors my family.
4I cannot adjust to a common lifestyle and find myself manipulating or commanding others.
5Anyone could be a traitor of the crown who is out to get me.
6I rather be alone, for I cannot stop insulting those around me.


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