Slave

This page is protected from editing because it is an integral part of D&D Wiki. Please discuss possible problems on the talk page.

Skill Proficiencies: Performance, or Survival

Tool Proficiencies: You have proficiency with any one tool entry with a value no greater than 15gp

Languages: None

Equipment: One tool you are proficient with, or one simple melee weapon, a set of clothes appropriate to your master's status and your slave purpose, and a small pouch containing 1gp.

Feature: The Hard Road

A slave is set to a task by their master for a reason– their purpose for even being alive.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1	No matter how bad things get, I never complain– I've seen worse.
2	I do not say anything unless someone says something to me.
3	I call everyone "Master" or "Lord" without thinking about it.
4	I try to hide as much of my body as possible.
5	I tend to disappear in a crowded room, becoming part of the backdrop with ease.
6	I am terrified of ropes, chains, and whips.
7	I do all kinds of basic chores and errands for those around me out of habit.
8	I am haunted by confusing memories and dreams about my life before slavery.

Ideals (d6)

1	Equality. We all bleed red, we all suffer together. (Good)
2	Apathy. I only think about what is within my power. Anything else is just circumstance. (Neutral)
3	Spite. Those who would own others shall belong to me. (Evil)
4	Status Quo. Status is defined by clear rules which are the foundation of civilization. (Lawful)
5	Indifference. People are just people– who they are matters more than what they are. (Neutral)
6	Freedom Fighter. All slaves must be freed- by law, by coin, by shadow, or by blade. (Chaotic)

Bonds (d6)

1	I dream of returning to my homeland or family.
2	All I have left of my former life is this trinket.
3	My identity as a slave is marked on my body permanently as scars or tattoos.
4	I am in love with someone who is not a slave, possibly in my master's house.
5	I know many secrets thanks to my innocuous presence in intimate social environments.
6	I heard a story about some grand place, and deeply want to go there.

Flaws (d6)

1	I secretly liked being a slave.
2	My former master, or the law, will stop at nothing to have me executed.
3	I do not share my things with friends, and I will fight to keep personal belongings within my full control.
4	As a defense mechanism, I lie and misdirect everyone around me, and steal and hide anything I can.
5	I always say the truth when asked, even by an enemy.
6	When I am told to do something by an enemy, I might do it.

D&D Wiki Homebrew

This content was imported from D&D Wiki. It has not been vetted for game balance. Use with DM discretion.

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

Licensed under GNU Free Documentation License 1.3.