Side Character (5e Background)
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Side Character[edit]
You are always beside greatness and evil, standing on the sidelines of everyone else's story gets you to experience some of the greatest scenes in the history of the world. However you yearn for your story to be worth telling, or at least remembered once you are gone. How do you deal with isolation whilst surrounded by great people? When will you lead a party into battle? When will you get some character development?
Skill Proficiencies: Stealth and either Insight or Investigation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisans tools, even though everyone barely sees you use them.
Languages: One language of your choice.
Equipment: 10gp, Traveler's Clothes, an ancient ornate decrepit sword missing it's scabbard and one set of artisans tools
Feature: Never Seen, Never Remembered[edit]
You tend to go unnoticed around almost everyone, ending up in the back of scenes no matter how much you try. People who encounter you often don't remember you, especially if you don't do anything noteworthy. Nobody pays attention to you unless you do something to grab their attention, and people tend not to have high expectations of your abilities.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
Being a side character isn't just about observing greatness, it's also about gathering information and helping out others - whether they notice or not.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
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| 1 | Even around my closest friends, I feel very isolated. |
| 2 | The best I can offer a situation is some comedy that others steal. |
| 3 | Sometimes I find myself standing still staring at nothing. |
| 4 | I tend to walk the most dangerous streets. |
| 5 | I form attachments to those I care about, and often find myself going above and beyond to make them happy. |
| 6 | I have a habit of listening in on the conversations of others. |
| 7 | I prefer not to talk unless it's necessary. |
| 8 | I always tend to find myself in interesting situations, they are just never about me. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Patient. I know my place, it's not for me to be stepping in and interrupting anything. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Power. One day, I will whisper in the ears of kings (Evil) |
| 3 | Opportunistic. If no-one notices me commit a crime, is it really a crime? (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Guardian Angel. I can use my talents to give to those in need. (Good) |
| 5 | Honesty. No matter the situation the truth always comes out (Any) |
| 6 | Profit. I am more concerned with my influence that the nature of my work (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am purposeless in life, I must find my calling |
| 2 | The castle I grew up in is ruined and forgotten, but I sometimes return to reflect on my past. |
| 3 | Not even my family cares to remember who I am or what I've done |
| 4 | I'm sweet on someone from home, but they never seem to notice me |
| 5 | The only one who ever really noticed me disappeared, I must find them |
| 6 | I like morning walks in villages and towns, so I can listen to the people start their day. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is very difficult to change my ways. |
| 2 | People tend to not speak to me. |
| 3 | I get angry when people don't notice me. |
| 4 | I get upset when people don't remember my deeds. |
| 5 | I always slip away from conversations before they finish. |
| 6 | I never forget an insult, and I bide my time for revenge. |
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