How Did You Acquire Your Patron

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[["Roll 1d12","Roll Result"],["1","You found your patron for sale at a black market. When you became aware of one another the connection was instant. Did you purchase your patron or did you obtain them in another way?",""],["2","While seeking shelter from a storm, you and the patron ended up in the same safe spot. You agreed to share the space while you waited out the storm. During the night, you two struck up a conversation and learned of one another\u2019s needs. You agreed to become caretaker and patron, and the pair of you have worked together ever since."],["3","The patron\u2019s parents became aggressive and had to be put down. You chose to adopt the creature instead of leaving it. Your relationship started off rocky. Has it smoothed out since then, or are things still tense at times?"],["4","You found the patron\u2019s egg (or its infant form) in the lair of a spellcaster. It appeared as though the spellcaster was going to attempt a ritual on the egg before you defeated them. You cared for the egg and the creature imprinted on you."],["5","On a starlit night in the wilds, you heard a lonesome song across the night air. When you found the source of this harrowing melody, you discovered the patron. What was your patron so forlorn about? Why did you decide to help it?"],["6","Your patron was being chased by other, larger creatures that wished to eat it. You intervened and saved them. Over the course of this battle you learned your own abilities were not enough. Your patron offered you a deal and you accepted, becoming their caretaker."],["7","An adult version of your patron appeared before you, juvenile patron by their side. They forced your patron upon you, insisting that you help raise it and become its servant. You survived because you agreed to their terms unconditionally."],["8","A friend of yours was the original warlock for your patron. Unfortunately, they died. Why did you become the patron\u2019s new caretaker? Does the patron attempt to hide how desperately they miss your friend? How has this affected your relationship?"],["9","While traveling, you awoke one night to find the patron in your rucksack, devouring your rations and other supplies. The famished creature was initially hostile if you attempted to get your food back. How did you make them trust you? Did you offer more food? Perhaps some water? What about this interaction endeared you enough to become a caretaker?"],["10","Your patron sought out you in particular. Perhaps they arrived on your doorstep or at your campsite one morning and demanded you swear a pact with them. Why were you chosen? Do you even know? Work out the reason with your Dungeon Master and determine if your character is aware of it."],["11","You and your patron died at the exact same time. Both of your deaths were unplanned accidents and the deity of death apologized to you both personally. Unfortunately, they could not revive you both without intermingling your souls. Now you and the patron are forever connected. How do the both of you feel about this arrangement?"],["12","While sleeping one night, you had a strange dream. In the dream, the patron reached out to you, asking for your help. Did you try to ignore the dream or readily embrace it? Regardless, you sought out the patron through these mysterious portents and eventually found one another."]]

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Roll 1d12	Roll Result
1	You found your patron for sale at a black market. When you became aware of one another the connection was instant. Did you purchase your patron or did you obtain them in another way?
2	While seeking shelter from a storm, you and the patron ended up in the same safe spot. You agreed to share the space while you waited out the storm. During the night, you two struck up a conversation and learned of one another’s needs. You agreed to become caretaker and patron, and the pair of you have worked together ever since.
3	The patron’s parents became aggressive and had to be put down. You chose to adopt the creature instead of leaving it. Your relationship started off rocky. Has it smoothed out since then, or are things still tense at times?
4	You found the patron’s egg (or its infant form) in the lair of a spellcaster. It appeared as though the spellcaster was going to attempt a ritual on the egg before you defeated them. You cared for the egg and the creature imprinted on you.
5	On a starlit night in the wilds, you heard a lonesome song across the night air. When you found the source of this harrowing melody, you discovered the patron. What was your patron so forlorn about? Why did you decide to help it?
6	Your patron was being chased by other, larger creatures that wished to eat it. You intervened and saved them. Over the course of this battle you learned your own abilities were not enough. Your patron offered you a deal and you accepted, becoming their caretaker.
7	An adult version of your patron appeared before you, juvenile patron by their side. They forced your patron upon you, insisting that you help raise it and become its servant. You survived because you agreed to their terms unconditionally.
8	A friend of yours was the original warlock for your patron. Unfortunately, they died. Why did you become the patron’s new caretaker? Does the patron attempt to hide how desperately they miss your friend? How has this affected your relationship?
9	While traveling, you awoke one night to find the patron in your rucksack, devouring your rations and other supplies. The famished creature was initially hostile if you attempted to get your food back. How did you make them trust you? Did you offer more food? Perhaps some water? What about this interaction endeared you enough to become a caretaker?
10	Your patron sought out you in particular. Perhaps they arrived on your doorstep or at your campsite one morning and demanded you swear a pact with them. Why were you chosen? Do you even know? Work out the reason with your Dungeon Master and determine if your character is aware of it.
11	You and your patron died at the exact same time. Both of your deaths were unplanned accidents and the deity of death apologized to you both personally. Unfortunately, they could not revive you both without intermingling your souls. Now you and the patron are forever connected. How do the both of you feel about this arrangement?
12	While sleeping one night, you had a strange dream. In the dream, the patron reached out to you, asking for your help. Did you try to ignore the dream or readily embrace it? Regardless, you sought out the patron through these mysterious portents and eventually found one another.

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