Second Soul

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Second Soul

At some point in your life, one way or another, you became a host to another entity's soul. This may have been a loved one, a complete stranger, an enemy, or even some spirit—or animal; you may have done it on purpose, by accident, or it may have been done to you. You may or may not have any idea that the second soul is there at all.
Skill Proficiencies: None specified
Tool Proficiencies: None
Languages: None
Equipment: A set of common clothes and a pouch containing 10 gp

Feature: Foreign Familiarity

Work together with your GM to craft the identity of your second soul, or "symbiont." You should decide on the basic concept—how it is that you came to have their soul—on your own, or roll for it using the table below.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1When I feel socially uncomfortable, I make up for it with humour.
2I fear I may be losing my mind.
3I am an exceedingly empathetic person; it is beyond me to betray another.
4I often feel slightly disconnected from reality, as if there is fog between me and the world.
5My friends all know they can rely on me.
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Ideals (d6)

1Nihilism. If I cannot predict myself, I cannot predict anything—so I may as well not worry about it. (Neutral)
2Humour. I'm beginning to suspect that some powerful being is playing a prank on me—and I'm laughing along with them. (Chaos)
3Self-control. No matter the odds, I will not allow myself to descend into madness. (Lawful)
4Altruism. I should use any means available to me to help those less fortunate, even if it is confusing or unpleasant. (Good)
5Knowledge. I am fascinated by the absurd and the obscene, even when they're ruining my life. (Any)
6Hedonism. I wish to do as I please, and any power I may gain only serves to further my goals. (Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1Now that I know of it, my symbiont is the only one I trust.
2I will do anything to be rid of this parasite.
3There is someone who has wronged me. I seek answers, retribution, or vengeance.
4There is someone I have wronged, or who I owe. I seek to right this.
5I can no longer trust myself, nor strangers; I need my family, more than ever.
6I cannot let go of someone I have lost.

Flaws (d6)

1A harrowing experience has traumatized me profoundly.
2When something happens that I can't understand, I will obsess over it until I do.
3I distrust strangers more and more with each passing day.
4It is possibly too easy for me to be cruel.
5I will use any excuse I can find to avoid admitting to my own weaknesses or mistakes.
6Standing up for myself is not my nature; I am what you would call a doormat.


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Source: D&D Wiki - Second Soul (5e Background)

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