Dungeons & Dragons 5e Background: Charred Apex Slave
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Charred Apex Slave
You were once a slave serving the Elemental Lord Volkan the Everburning on Ignathar. Freedom was only a dream until something astonishing happened and you were able to escape Charred Apex. Finding freedom, you've kept your broken shackles as a reminder of the hardships you endured under the tortuous gaze of Volkan and where you wish to go in the future.
Skill Proficiencies Survival, Stealth
Languages Dwarvish, Ignan
Equipment Simple clothes, broken shackles and a belt pouch containing 10 gold.
Features
Knowledge of Ignathar
You spent a part of your life in the Plane of Fire and have a basic understanding of the Pillars of Creation. As part of your escape, you know where to find one working portal to return to Ignathar and the common dangers associated with traveling on the plane.Traits
| Personality | |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always think of an escape plan when I enter a room for the first time. |
| 2 | I hate seeing others treated poorly. |
| 3 | I am driven to escape all aspects of my past and rarely stay in one place long. |
| 4 | I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, and a weapon within arm's reach. |
| 5 | I refuse to take order from anyone in a position of power. |
| 6 | I am haunted by my tortured past, and wake at night screaming at half-remembered horrors. |
| 7 | I hate fire. |
| 8 | I am slow to trust, but incredibly loyal to those who have earned it. |
Ideal
| Ideal | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Every person has a right to be free. |
| 2 | I have been wronged, and will not allow the same fate to befall others. |
| 3 | No matter the cost, I will take any action to survive. |
| 4 | I've seen what true power can be used for - and I want it for myself. |
| 5 | I have suffered long at the hands of an Elemental Lord, and take pity and compassion on the suffering of others. |
| 6 | I didn't have anything to my name before, now I want as much as I can get. |
Bond
| Bond | |
|---|---|
| 1 | I gained my freedom with the help of a friend or family member. |
| 2 | I am planning my revenge on Volkan. |
| 3 | I attribute my survival to the work of the divine, and seek to prove myself worthy of the honor. |
| 4 | I will find and free my brethren some day. |
| 5 | I seek to reclaim and rebuild my former life to the best of my ability. |
| 6 | While a prisoner, I overheard rumors of a powerful treasure the Fire Salamanders seek. I will have the treasure for myself. |
Flaw
| Flaw | |
|---|---|
| 1 | I secretly believe everyone is plotting to harm me. |
| 2 | I did terrible things before I escaped. |
| 3 | I cower in fear at loud voices. |
| 4 | I am angry all the time. |
| 5 | I cannot enjoy simple pleasures in life knowing my brethren are in shackles. |
| 6 | I keep many secrets to myself in case Volkan is trying to find me. |
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by 3 Armored Kittens · Prodromos v.1.1 - World Anvil 0.9.15.009 © 2017-2024 [en] | Anvil Time: 16:47, Apr 26 2024