Herald of the Gods

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Herald of the Gods

You are special, selected by the gods to carry out their will. Either you were chosen later in life, or "Birthed" from a god into existence. Since your formation people have regarded you as a sign of great things to come. But others still question which god put you here, are you here to help us, or destroy the world?
Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in Religion and Insight
Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with the Herbalism Kit
Languages: Celestial or Abyssal
Equipment: A Holy Symbol, Fine Clothes, Herbalism Kit, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

Feature: Godly Visage

You are special, selected by the gods to carry out their will. Either you were chosen later in life, or "Birthed" from a god into existence. Since your formation people have regarded you as a sign of great things to come. But others still question which god put you here, are you here to help us, or destroy the world? Perhaps you grew up in a church or temple to a specific diety, and they saw great potential in you. Or perhaps you spent your days and nights working to comfort the downtrodden and help them achieve their dreams. However you came upon this blessing, you gain the following: Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in Religion and Insight Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with the Herbalism Kit Languages: Celestial or Abyssal Equipment: A Holy Symbol, Fine Clothes, Herbalism Kit, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1I am still not used to the attention, and I shy away from crowds
2People should treat me like a god, it is my birthright
3I have a bible verse for every occasion
4I fill awkward silences by humming an old hymn
5I don't hesitate to change the bible, common folk always get it wrong
6I get excited when given the opportunity to speak at a temple, it becomes my only focus.
7Children are the future, and I would give them anything they ask for.
8People ask too much of me, I don't have all the answers, so I refuse to speak to most.

Ideals (d6)

1Kindness. Being nice, and doing your duty is it's own reward. (Good)
2Nihlist. This existence is a curse, so Ill make the gods pay. (Chaotic)
3Peace keeper. As the mouthpiece of the gods, it is my responsibility to keep the peace in this world. (Lawful)
4Privacy. People invade my life too much, nothing is better than a silent room.(Neutral)
5Missionary. My purpose is to spread the word of the gods and convert the misguided. (Neutral)
6Corrupter. People believe me to easily, I like to pretend that the gods have abandoned or hate us. (Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1The freedom of others is the only thing worth fighting for.
2I never had any parents of my own, and I seek a family that loves me for me, not my gifts.
3I know of a prophecy that will rattle everyone's beliefs, and I must tell someone ... but who...
4I accidentally hurt one of my followers, and refuse to hurt anyone or anything else.
5Before I became who I am today, I had friends ... friends that I abandoned.
6I promised to take my mentor's soul to a dangerous mountaintop, his spirit travels with me.

Flaws (d6)

1Talking to people makes me uncomfortable, even though people usually want to know what I think.
2I often judge people's souls when I first meet them, as if they were going to die soon.
3Since people would never accuse me, I tend to take things when no one is around
4I make vows almost every day ... promises that go unfulfilled.
5My eyes are pale white, and it tends to freak everyone out
6I am aloof, and only talk to those I deem important enough.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Herald of the Gods (5e Background)

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