You were cast out from your homeland, forced to leave behind everything you knew. Whether banished by decree, fleeing persecution, or escaping a past you wish to forget, you now walk a world that is not your own. Perhaps you were the victim of political machinations, an accused criminal, or the last remnant of a fallen people. Maybe you wander in search of redemption, vengeance, or simply a new home. Regardless of the circumstances, you have learned to survive without the support of your former life, navigating the perils of foreign lands where you are often treated with suspicion or curiosity.
Though you may no longer have a place to call home, your experiences have made you adaptable, wary, and self-reliant. You have learned to conceal your origins or embrace them defiantly, using your knowledge of distant lands to your advantage. But the past is never truly buried—one day, your exile may end, whether by forgiveness, justice, or blood.
Mark of the Outsider
Your presence carries the weight of an outsider, for better or worse. You can often find shelter or aid among those who sympathize with your plight—fellow exiles, refugees, or those opposed to the power that cast you out. However, you also leave a lasting impression wherever you go, making it difficult to blend in for long. Even in lands far from your origin, your mannerisms, accent, or knowledge of foreign customs can lead people to recognize you as someone from elsewhere.
Suggested Characteristics
Exiles often struggle with feelings of displacement, loss, or defiance. Some seek to reclaim what was taken from them, while others attempt to build a new life in an unfamiliar world. Many are secretive, unwilling to trust too easily, while others embrace a more reckless or defiant attitude, refusing to let their past define them.
Personality Traits
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|
| 1 | I always keep an escape plan ready, no matter where I am. |
| 2 | I tend to be guarded and distrustful—home taught me not to trust easily. |
| 3 | I carry a piece of my homeland with me, never letting go of my past. |
| 4 | I am determined to prove that I can survive, no matter the odds. |
| 5 | I find beauty in foreign cultures and enjoy learning about them. |
| 6 | I have a solemn, haunted demeanor that makes people uneasy. |
| 7 | I act carefree and reckless—I refuse to let my past define me. |
| 8 | I hold grudges against those who exiled me and those who remind me of them. |
Ideals
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|
| 1 | Revenge. Those who wronged me will one day pay for their betrayal. (Evil) |
| 2 | Redemption. I will prove my worth and earn my way home. (Good) |
| 3 | Freedom. I am no longer bound by laws or traditions—I make my own path. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Survival. I have endured exile, and I will endure whatever comes next. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Justice. If my exile was unjust, I will see the truth revealed. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Reinvention. The past is behind me; I will build a new life on my terms. (Any) |
Bonds
| d6 | Bond |
|---|
| 1 | I will return home one day and reclaim what is mine. |
| 2 | Someone close to me was left behind, and I will find a way to save them. |
| 3 | I have sworn loyalty to the people who took me in when I had nowhere to go. |
| 4 | A keepsake from my homeland reminds me of who I used to be. |
| 5 | I was exiled unjustly, and I will see my name cleared. |
| 6 | I have abandoned my old life, but I fear my past will one day catch up to me. |
Flaws
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|
| 1 | I refuse to let anyone close to me—I’ve lost too much already. |
| 2 | I have trouble following laws and customs that aren’t my own. |
| 3 | I struggle to trust anyone, even those who have done nothing to harm me. |
| 4 | I tend to be bitter and resentful, lashing out at others when reminded of my past. |
| 5 | I feel no true attachment to any land or people—I belong nowhere. |
| 6 | I hold onto grudges, and I struggle to forgive even minor slights. |
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