The Happy Outcast Background
You got booted from your comfy life and you know what...you're OK with it. You did any number of things to be cast out by your family, stripping you of your title and left to fend for yourself. Good news is you get to live your life the way you've always wanted to, and now you have the freedom to do so. With the wind at you back and no regrets, you give your past one last fleeting thought and embrace the new life you now have.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
- Language: One of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a steel mirror, a signet ring, and a pouch containing 20 gp.
Feature: Nobility not Forgotten
Freed from the shackles of high society and its responsibilities, you know who you are and can finally live your live the way you want. This does not mean that you have forgotten how to deal with the rich and powerful and you can still sway them with the combination of your natural charm and eloquent words. You have advantage on persuasion (Charisma) check when talking to those of noble standing.
Suggested Characteristics
You know you'll never go back, and you are quite happy about it. You have adapted well to your new life, and though some of your old habits remain, you will always try to do the next right thing.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm the charming, roguish type |
| 2 | I think I'm the charming roughish type, but in reality I'm a creepy buffoon. |
| 3 | Forget the past, live for the future. |
| 4 | I'm always fun to be around. |
| 5 | I take myself a little too seriously. |
| 6 | I despised my home, and will hopefully never have to see it again. |
| 7 | I secretly hate to be alone. |
| 8 | I've don't need anyone other than myself, and I'll use others for my own gain. |
| d6 | Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Change. Living life by a set schedule is boring. I desire the unexpected. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Peace of Mind. You know who you are and are good with it. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Loyalty. I will stand by your side no matter the cost. (Good) |
| 4 | Free Spirit I'm happiest on the open road (Chaotic). |
| 5 | Friendship. You choose your friends and those relationships are stronger than any I had with my family. (Good.) |
| 6 | Freedom. The requirements of high society always interfered with my ability to live as I please. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bonds |
|---|---|
| 1 | I love my home, and I carry it with me everywhere I go. |
| 2 | I never forget my friends that I left behind, they helped make me who I am. |
| 3 | Hurt my friends or family and I will hunt you down. |
| 4 | I've always dreamed of being a hero, and with my family's support I will be. |
| 5 | My party is my extended family, and I love and defend my family. |
| 6 | I will protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| d6 | Flaws |
|---|---|
| 1 | My arrogance can blind me to other people's feelings. |
| 2 | I believe what my friends tell me, even if I know it's not true. |
| 3 | I get homesick sometimes. |
| 4 | I've done my fair share of bad things and they haunt me. |
| 5 | I can be blind when it comes to my family. |
| 6 | I'm convinced I will become a great hero, no matter what. |