Survivor

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Survivor

Sometimes you just don't make it. Sometimes the light withers out. But even in the darkest of times, some poor, terrified mortal souls are seemingly destined to survive.
Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: One set of artisan's tools , a set of common clothes, a belt pouch containing 10gp, and a memento or other trinket from your prior life.

Feature: Heartache

Sometimes you just don't make it. Sometimes the light withers out. But even in the darkest of times, some poor, terrified mortal souls are seemingly destined to survive. Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools. Languages: One of your choice. Equipment: One set of artisan's tools , a set of common clothes, a belt pouch containing 10gp, and a memento or other trinket from your prior life.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1Everyone's worth listening to.
2If someone is in trouble, I'm always ready to help.
3I'm terrified of failure, but hide it by looking very competitive.
4I don't like conflict, and try to diffuse arguments as fast as possible.
5I find it strangely difficult to back down from a fight.
6I strive to act quicker than the day before.
7I distract myself from the darker parts of reality by any means necessary.
8Normal things like random sounds in a tavern can make my heart skip a beat.

Ideals (d6)

1Redemption. Everyone deserves a second chance. (Good)
2Karma. Actions should always be judged fairly. (Lawful)
3Freedom. No one should be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4Grudge. The lives of all who wronged me are forfeit. (Evil)
5Happiness. Life is short, happiness is all we can strive for. (Neutral)
6Courage. I survived for a reason, and I can't fail again. I won't. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1My family might still be out there somewhere, how I long to see them again.
2Nature protected me from death, I return the favor any way I can.
3I've seen the horrors of a broken home, and despise homelessness.
4My memories guide my hand, and I keep my mementoes safe, and close if possible.
5I can't stand to see anyone afraid, and stand up for those who are.
6I lost a love once, and am proud to see when it still blooms.

Flaws (d6)

1The remnants of my past hunt me down.
2I find it difficult to accept my plans and actions as good, there's always something wrong with them, even if they work.
3I'm convinced any family I have will never forgive my failure.
4It's easy for me to lose myself in things that make me happy, even at the cost of others.
5Secretly, I think at least one person killed by the Tragedy in my past deserved it.
6I'm deathly terrified of everything because of my Tragedy.


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

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