Dissident
Have enemies? Good, that means you stood for something, sometime in your life. For you, that was taking a stand against the status quo back home. Whether it was against scheming merchant lords or an oppressive aristocracy, you made your voice heard to push for change..and perhaps its the reason why you're now adventuring, having left your home to gather allies or flee retribution.
Skill Proficiencies. Persuasion, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies. Choose one from from among one type artisan's tools, a disguise kit, or a forgery kit.
Languages. One of your choice.
Equipment. One artisan tool of your choice, or a disguise kit or a forgery kit, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch of 15 gold.
Form of Protest
Every dissident has a method to their madness when it comes to rebelling against the authorities. Choose a form of protest or roll on the table below.
| d8 | Dissent Method |
|---|---|
| 1 | I create subversive artwork that I leave in public places. |
| 2 | I actively vandalize property of the ruling-class in my homeland. |
| 3 | I agitate the common people to unite against the bourgeoisie. |
| 4 | I work within the system, leaking information meant to be hidden to the public. |
| 5 | I organize secret meetings of fellow dissidents and enemies of the state to share information. |
| 6 | I write novels or pamphlets or critiques against the government and ruling class. |
| 7 | I investigate the corruption and cover-ups of the ruling class and expose it. |
| 8 | I deliver fiery condemnations of the ruling class in public places. |
Feature: Rebel Kinship
You are part of a network of fellow dissidents. Although you may not always agree on the methods of dissent with your fellow members, they are willing to create distractions in public, provide safe passage, and inform you of the patrol routes of guards, the military and other law enforcement in the cities and territories in which they are active.
Author: /u/Valerion.
Artist Credit: Nikita Moskalev. ArtStation
Suggested Characteristics
Dissidents live a challenging life of being on the move and thinking one step ahead of the authorities pursuing them, whether law enforcement at home or spies abroad. They can be remarkably cool, keeping a mask of confidence in tense situations or constantly stressed by the pressures facing them.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing is immune to criticism, whether the King, the Gods or the price of bread. |
| 2 | I will go out of my way to help the downtrodden and subjugated. |
| 3 | I keep a collection of political writings and posters I find, just in case I need them. |
| 4 | I am hardened in my resolve, no setback, no challenge will break it. |
| 5 | I like to walk through public places and people watch. |
| 6 | People are not entitled to their opinion, they are entitled to their informed opinion. |
| 7 | I will spend a good amount of time rehearsing my talking points and my zingers. |
| 8 | I'm passionate about what I do to the point that I forget the day has finished. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Change. The status quo is broken and must be reformed. (Any) |
| 2 | Morality. Those in power have an obligation to help everyone, not just the few. (Good) |
| 3 | Justice. The law is the law, those in power are not above it. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Power. Indecisiveness and doubt prevents us from achieving our goals. We must achieve them by any means necessary. (Evil) |
| 5 | Freedom. We must liberate ourselves from those who would seek to chain us to tradition. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Order. Without authority, we fall into disarray. (Lawful) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My fellow comrades fighting for change are a second family to me. |
| 2 | An agent of the regime is responsible for all my suffering. I will get my revenge on them one day. |
| 3 | I possess secretive information vital to my movement, I cannot let the enemy obtain it. |
| 4 | Despite all of its problems, I am a patriot and I love my homeland. |
| 5 | Someone helped me escape certain execution, I owe them my life. |
| 6 | There are letters out there that will help bring down those in power. I will stop at nothing to obtain them. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am certain I am being hunted and am mistrusting towards those who offer me help. |
| 2 | I just have to bring up politics at the dinner table. |
| 3 | I view people who won't fight for what they believe in as cowards. |
| 4 | I frequently misrepresent or stereotype those with views different than me. |
| 5 | I struggle to emphasize with those who will be hurt by the changes I want to bring. |
| 6 | I adamantly refuse to change my mind and dismiss evidence that contradicts my beliefs. |