Mute

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Mute

You are mute, you cannot speak, how will you compensate for that? Have you been bullied for it? How did this malady descend upon you, or were you cursed from birth?
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and any other of your choice
Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's supplies
Languages: Deep Speech and two other languages
Equipment: Calligrapher's supplies, a book on sign language lessons, a set of common clothes, and a pouch of 20 gp

Feature: Sign Language

You are mute, you cannot speak, how will you compensate for that? Have you been bullied for it? How did this malady descend upon you, or were you cursed from birth? Skill Proficiencies: Insight and any other of your choice Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's supplies Languages: Deep Speech and two other languages. Equipment: Calligrapher's supplies, a book on sign language lessons, a set of common clothes, and a pouch of 20 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1You often communicate dark and depressing themes.
2You pretend to speak normally and people lip reading you can understand, however no voice is heard.
3You over exaggerate your emotions through your face, often making ridiculous faces in the process.
4You break the fourth wall, looking at the view point or knowing beings controlling your actions.
5You gesture to people your feelings
6You are often sarcastic in your true feelings.
7You avoid getting into social situations and are socially awkward.
8You often communicate bright and encouraging themes.

Ideals (d6)

1Justice. You will not stand for people mistreating you or people like you. (Lawful)
2Weirdo. You're just in it for the lols (Chaotic)
3Angry. You have been through so much, so everyone else can either feel sorry for you or go through the same pain as you. (Evil)
4Helpful. You want to help as much as you can without talking. (Good)
5Strong. You've been through so much, but you'll be damned if you let that stop you. (Neutral)
6Empathetic. You don't want anyone else to go through the pain you did. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1You have heard rumors about a special potion that could give a mute person a voice, and have gone out in search for it.
2You want to hear all sorts of different voices, accents, languages, etc.
3You've gone out in search for your place in the world
4You are trying to find a voice for the silent, for people like you.
5You feel a deep connection with the people who take the time out of their day to "listen" to you
6You wish to make your family happy in other ways that don't require talking

Flaws (d6)

1You get all huffy if people don't act as though they are paying attention to what you are trying to say.
2If you get scared, you can't sign or write properly, thus cutting off your communication to the rest of your team.
3You are envious of those who have a voice
4You are scared when you meet a new person, fearing that they will hate you for being mute.
5If you meet someone who understands sign language, you could lose hours because you are so wrapped up in conversing with them
6Hearing another persons voice makes you feel as though someone is dragging a knife down your back


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Source: D&D Wiki - Mute (5e Background)

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