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Characters created for D&D 5th Edition using the tables in Xanathar's Guide to Everything and other select resources. Every detail was rolled for. Characters are free to use. Use them as they are or change them up to suit your needs! 

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Brakka, the Half-Orc Bard

Race: Half-Orc Age: 15 Height: 6′1″ Weight: 205lbs Class: Bard (College of Glamour) “I awakened my latent bardic abilities through trial and error.” Background: Soldier (Scout) “I joined the militia to help protect my community from monsters.”

Personality Traits: “I have a crude sense of humor.” “I’m always polite and respectful.” Ideal: Greater Good. “Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others.” Bond: “I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered, or the enemies who dealt it.” Flaw: “I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.”

Defining Work: “Asmodeus’s Golden Arse” A dramatic poem you claim was inspired by your personal visit to Avernus. Instrument: A wooden bullywug croak box. Embarrassment: The first and last public performance of “Mirt, Man about Town” Muse: Brakka’s primary muse is nature.

Brakka was born in an alleyway to and orc mother and human father. She and her four older siblings were raised by their mother in a village in the wilderness. Their father was imprisoned, enslaved, or otherwise taken away. She had a few close friends and otherwise ordinary childhood.

Life Event: She spent four years imprisoned for a crime (burglary) that she didn’t commit.

Ability Scores Str. 18 (+4) Dex. 13 (+1) Con. 14 (+2) Int. 10 (0) Wis. 11 (0) Cha. 16 (+3)

Languages: Common, Orc Skills: Athletics, Intimidation, Persuasion, History, Deception Proficiencies: Playing Cards, Land Vehicles, Light Armor, Simple Weapons, Hand Crossbows, Longswords, Rapiers, Shortswords, Lyre, Pan Flute, Dulcimer

Equipment:  10gp Insignia of Rank Broken Blade from an Enemy Deck of Cards Common Clothes Club Diplomat’s Pack Dulcimer Leather Armor Dagger

Spells

Cantrips: Light Mending

1st Level: Dissonant Whispers Silent Image Earth Tremor Animal Friendship

Family

Mother: Vola Age: 45 Race: Orc Occupation: Woodcarver Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Father: Waipuna Age: 46 Race: Human Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive but doing poorly due to his imprisonment/enslavement Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Oolah Age: 24 Race: Half-Orc Occupation: Sailor Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Volen Age: 23 Race: Half-Orc Occupation: Politician  Status: Alive but doing poorly due to relationship difficulties Relationship: Friendly

Brother: Rendar Age: 19 Race: Half-Orc Occupation: Soldier Status: missing/unknown Relationship: Hostile

Brother: Hagren Age: 16 Race: Half-Orc Occupation: Soldier Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

My Take on This Character:  Seems to me like poor Brakka has spent her life trying to do right only to have everything go wrong. Keep in mind she is a young adult by orc/half-orc standards, so her time in jail was likely in the equivalent of a human’s teenage years for her. I find it interesting that her missing soldier brother felt hostile toward her last she saw him. Perhaps he was in the battle where she made a mistake that cost many lives. Maybe he never returned from that battle, but his body wasn’t found either. Potential plot point there. 

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Jonata Reiher, Human Sorcerer

Race: Human Age: 22 Height: 5′5″ Weight: 146lbs Class: Sorcerer (Divine Soul) “When I was born, all the water in the house froze solid, the milk spoiled, or all the iron turned to copper. My family is convinced that this event was a harbinger of stranger things to come for me. Background: Hermit “I never liked the people I called my friends, so it was easy for me to strike out on my own.”

Life of Seclusion: “I was searching for spiritual enlightenment.” Personality Traits: “I am working on a grand philosophical theory and love sharing my ideas.” “The leader of my community had something wise to say on every topic, and I am eager to share that wisdom.” Ideal: “Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical and magical power.” Bond: “I entered seclusion because I loved someone I could not have.” Flaw: “Now that I’ve returned to the world, I enjoy its delights a little too much.”

Arcane Origins: “A powerful entity entered the world. Its magic changed you.” Reactions: “You came to the attention of a sinister cult that plans on exploiting your abilities.” Supernatural Mark: “Your eyes are an unusual color, such as red.” Signs of Sorcery: “Your hair and garments are briefly buffeted about, as if by a breeze, whenever you call forth a spell.”

Jonata was born at home, and has two siblings, one younger and one older. They were raised by their father after their mother as torn apart by a wild animal or natural disaster. They were poor and lived in a small house. She had a few close friends and an ordinary childhood.

Life Events: “You worked a job related to your background (x2). Start the game with an extra 19gp.”

Ability Scores: Str. 10 (0) Dex. 15 (+2) Con. 14 (+2) Int. 14 (+2) Wis. 12 (+1) Cha. 16 (+3)

Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal Skills: Medicine, Religion, Arcana, Intimidation. Proficiencies: Herbalism kit, daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows

Equipment: 24gp Scroll case stuffed with notes from your studies or prayers a winter blanket common clothes herbalism kit light crossbow arcane focus (wand) dungeoneer’s pack two daggers

Family

Mother: Brigita Age: 46 Occupation: Dyer Status: Deceased Relationship: n/a

Father: Kilian Age: 49 Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Brother: Gotleib Age: 24 Occupation: Leatherworker Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Indifferent

Sister: Kungund Age: 19 Occupation: Hermit Status: Alive but doing poorly due to injury Relationship: Friendly

Sorcerer Spells at 1st Level

Cantrips: Ray of Frost Mending Gust Light

1st Level: Witch Bolt Disguise Self

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Khafra al-Amin, the Human Wizard

Race: Human Age: 21 Height: 5′8″ Weight: 206lbs Class: Wizard (Abjuration) “While exploring an old tomb, I found a spellbook. I was immediately driven to learn all I could about becoming a wizard.” Background: Folk Hero “I have always stood up for those who are weaker than I am.” Defining Event: “I saved people during a natural disaster”

Personality Traits: “When I set my mind to something I follow through with it, no matter what gets in my way.” “If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.” Ideal: “If I become strong I can take what I want- what I deserve.” Bond: “I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.” Flaw: “The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.”

Spellbook: “A battered tome filled with pictographs that only you can understand” Ambition: “Arcane power must be taken away by those who would abuse it” Eccentricity: "Your fashion sense and grooming, or more accurately lack thereof, sometimes cause others to assume you are a beggar"

Khafra was born in a castle. He has five siblings, two younger and three older. They were raised by their father after their mother abandoned them. They lived a modest lifestyle in a small house. Others saw him as being strange, so he had few friends growing up. 

Life Events: *Was caught smuggling, and spent three years in jail. *Spent time working a job related to his background (farm work?) and earned 10 extra gold pieces. *Was falsely accused of theft, but was exonerated after being innocent.

Ability Scores: Str. 10 (0) Dex. 16 (+3) Con. 11 (0) Int. 17 (+3) Wis. 11 (0) Cha. 11 (0)

Languages: Common, Gnomish Skills: Animal Handling, Survival, Arcana, Religion Proficiencies: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows, weaver’s tools, land vehicles.

Equipment:  20gp Weaver’s tools shovel iron pot common clothes Quarterstaff Component Pouch Scholar’s Pack Spellbook

Family

Father: Idu Age: 50 Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Mother: Joba Age: 46 Occupation: Laborer Status: Unknown Relationship: ???

Sister: Ahset Age: 28 Occupation: Hunter Status: Alive but having financial trouble Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Werenro Age: 25 Occupation: Herder Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Hostile

Brother: Shabaka Age: 22 Occupation: Priest Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Peseshet

Age: 16 Occupation: Cobbler’s Apprentice Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Neferu Age: 15 Occupation: Woodcarver’s Apprentice Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Wizard Spells at 1st Level

Cantrips:  Shocking Grasp Frostbite Infestation

1st Level Spells: Absorb Elements Protection from Evil and Good Alarm Expeditious Retreat Jump Charm Person

My take on this character: Phew, Khafra’s had a wild life for only being 21! I imagine maybe there was an old tomb near where he grew up and he and his older siblings were exploring it for fun (without the grownups knowing obviously) and he found the book and from that moment on his focus was on learning magic. Based on his weight compared to his strength score, I like to think he’s got some chub on him.

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Nija Waldvogel, the Tiefling Fighter

Race: Tiefling (Dispater) Age: 18 Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 180lbs Class: Fighter (Cavalier) I could always pick up any weapon and use it effectively. Background: Guild Artisan (Carpenter) I learned the essentials of my craft from a mentor, but had to join the guild to finish my training.

Personality Traits: I don’t part with my money easily, and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible. I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick. Ideal: Generosity. My talents were given to me so I can use them to benefit the world. Bond: I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love. Flaw: No one must ever learn that I once stole gold from guild coffers.

Heraldic Sign: Crossed greatswords in front of a castle gate, signifying the defense of a city or kingdom. Instructor: Gladiator. Your instructor was a slave who fought for freedom in the arena, or one who willingly chose the gladiator’s life to earn money and fame. Signature Style: Sinister. You scowl and sneer while fighting, and you enjoy mocking your foes as you defeat them.

Nija was born in a prison or secret base to human parents with hidden infernal heritage. She has 8 siblings, five older and three younger. They were raised by her stepfather, after her mother was imprisoned, enslaved, or otherwise taken away. Her birth father was also imprisoned, enslaved, or otherwise taken away. They lived a comfortable lifestyle in a village or encampment in the wilderness. She had several friends and her childhood was generally a happy one.

Life Event: She fought in a battle, sustaining only minor injuries that left no scars.

Family

Mother: Vijaya  Race: Human Age: 52 Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive and infamous Relationship: Indifferent

Father: Avitus Waldvogel Race: Human Age: 46 Occupation: Adventurer (Fighter, Arcane Archer) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Stepfather: Vilberg Kysely Race: Half-Orc Age: 48 Occupation: Sailor Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Ideal Waldvogel Race: Tiefling Age: 27 Occupation: Smith Status: Alive, but doing poorly due to relationship difficulties Relationship: Friendly

Brother: Ennui Waldvogel Race: Tiefling Age: 25 Occupation: Mason Status: Alive, but doing poorly due to injury Relationship: Friendly

Brother: Ahsan Waldvogel  Race: Human Age: 24 Occupation: Hunter Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Brother: Chem Waldvogel Race: Tiefling Age: 22 Occupation: Herder Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Mohana Waldvogel Race: Human Age: 20 Occupation: Merchant Status: Missing/Unknown Relationship: Friendly

Brother: Ananta Kysely Race: Half-Orc Age: 16 Occupation: Adventurer (Monk, Kensei) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Hostile

Brother: Vishal Kysely Race: Half-Orc Age: 15 Occupation: n/a Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sister: Valli Kysely Race: Half-Orc Age: 12 Occupation: n/a Status: Alive and infamous Relationship: Friendly

Ability Scores

Str. 14 (+2) Dex. 15 (+2) Con. 16 (+3) Int. 15 (+2) Wis. 10 (0) Cha. 9 (-1)

Languages: Common, Infernal, Halfling Skills: Insight, Persuasion, Athletics, Intimidation Proficiencies: Carpenter’s Tools, All armors, Shields, Simple & Martial Weapons

Equipment 15gp Carpenter’s Tools Letter of Introduction from the guild Traveler’s Clothes Leather Armor Longbow Arrows x20 Rapier Shield Handaxe x2 Dungeoneer’s Pack

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Quilla Albaratie, Gnome Fighter

Race: Forest Gnome Age: 68 Height: 3′ 4″ Weight: 40 lb Alignment: Chaotic Good Class: Fighter (Cavalier) I joined the army and learned to fight as part of a group. Background: Acolyte My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me.

Personality Traits: I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world. I am tolerant of other faiths and respect the worship of other gods. Ideal: Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. Bond: I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.  Flaw: My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god.

Heraldic Sign: A skull with a dagger through it, representing the doom you will bring to your enemies. Instructor: Street Fighter. Your trainer excels at urban combat, combining close quarters work with silence and efficiency.  Signature Style: Cunning. You dart in to attack at just the right moment and use small-scale tactics to tilt the odds in your favor.

Quilla was born at home as a set of triplets. She also has two younger siblings and four older. They were raised by their parents, and had no permanent housing as they moved around a lot. Despite this, she did have a few close friends.

Life Event: Spent time working a job related to background. Starts with 7 (2d6) extra gold.

Family

Mother: Enidda Albaratie Age: 188 Alignment: Chaotic Good Occupation: Politician Status: Alive and Infamous Relationship: Friendly

Father: Sindri Albaratie Age: 158 Alignment: Lawful Neutral Occupation: Herder Status: Alive, but doing poorly due to injury Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Fonkin Albaratie Age: 110 Alignment: Chaotic Evil Occupation: Wanderer Status: Alive but doing poorly due to inury Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Reddlepop Albaratie Age: 90 Alignment: Chaotic Good Occupation: Adventurer (Cleric, Tempest Domain) Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Crampernap Albaratie Age: 85 Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Occupation: Adventurer (Fighter, Arcane Archer) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Kipper Albaratie Age: 81 Alignment: Lawful Neutral Occupation: Farmer Status: Missing/Unknown Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Callybon Albaratie Age: 68 Alignment: Lawful Neutral Occupation: Merchant Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Ella Albaratie Age: 68 Alignment: Lawful Good Occupation: Wanderer Status: Missing/Unkown Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Nissa Albaratie Age: 67 Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Occupation: Politician Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Tana Albaratie Age: 60 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Soldier (Cavalry) Status: Alive and well Relationship:  Friendly

Ability Scores Str. 12 (+1) Dex. 19 (+4) Con. 13 (+1) Int. 17 (+3) Wis. 11 (0) Cha. 13 (+1)

Languages: Common, Gnomish, Elvish, Goblin Skills: Insight, Religion, Animal Handling, History

Equipment: Leather Armor Longbow 20 Arrows Scimitar Shield Light Crossbow 20 Bolts Explorer’s Pack Holy Symbol (reliquary) Prayer Wheel 5 Sticks of incense Vestements Common Clothes 22 GP

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Qelt, the Tosculi Fighter

Race: Tosculi, Hiveless (Southlands Heroes pdf) Age: 22 Alignment: Neutral Good Class: Fighter (Eldritch Knight) I squired for a knight who taught me how to fight, care for a steed, and conduct myself with honor. I decided to take up that path for myself. Background: Squire (Southlands Heroes pdf) I tended the animals, armor, weapons, equipment, and rations of my sire.

Personality Traits: There is/was a soldier in whom I saw everything I wished to be in life. I work hard so I can play hard. Ideal: Aspiration. I work hard to become the best at what I do. Bond: I protect those who cannot protect themselves. Flaw: New creatures fascinate me. Luckily, the less friendly ones haven’t killed me yet.

Heraldic Sign: Three drops of blood on a horizontal sword blade on a black background, symbolizing three foes you have sworn to kill. Instructor: Weapon Master. Your mentor helped you to become one with your chosen weapon, by imparting highly specialized knowledge of how to wield it most effectively. Signature Style: Brutal. Your attacks rain down like hammer blows, meant to splinter bone or send blood flying.

Qelt was born in a tosculi hive, but became hiveless somehow.

Life Event: Made a friend of an adventurer Himo Schwartz Race: Half-Elf Age: 43 Alignment: Neutral Evil Class: Fighter (Champion) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Life Event: War ravaged your home community, reducing everything to rubble and ruin. In the aftermath you either helped to rebuild or moved somewhere else.

Life Event: Fell in love. Semyaza Macías Race: Tiefling Age: 20 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Trapper Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Family: None

Ability Scores Str. 16 (+3) Dex. 11 (0) Con. 15 (+2) Int. 17 (+3) Wis. 13 (+1) Cha. 11 (0)

Skills: Perception, Stealth, Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, Survival

Equipment - Leather Armor - Longbow - 20 Arrows - Halberd - Morningstar - Handaxe (2) - Explorer’s Pack - A small knife - Cook’s Utensil’s - Set of Fine Clothes - Groom’s Brush - 10gp

My take on this character: I LOVE this character. For reference the tosculi are an insect race no bigger than four feet tall. They have a hive mind and are typically to be feared. Qelt’s hive was destroyed in a war, with Qelt being the only survivor. A young one at the time, they had to fend for themselves in the wild until found by Himo. Himo was at first going to kill them, being familiar with their kind, but took pity on the small, frightened creature and took them in, making them his squire and teaching them about honor and helping others, as well as armed combat. Qelt was forever changed by these lessons, and sought to become like Himo. Unbeknownst to Qelt, some time after they parted ways Himo succumbed to evil influences.  At some point Qelt met a trapper, a tiefling named Semyaza. She cautiously offered a dead animal she’d caught to a starving Qelt, who fell in love, or as close as tosculi can to love. She may or may not return these feelings, but is at least friendly toward them.

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Hestrin Brighthunter, the Minotaur Monk

Race: Minotaur (Southlands/Midgard Heroes pdfs) Age: 45 Alignment: Neutral Class: Monk (Kensei) I became a Monk because I was wild and undisciplined as a youngster, but then I realized the error of my ways. I applied to a monastery and became a monk as a way to live a life of discipline. Background: Child of the Divine (Southlands Heroes pdf) My people believe me to be the direct descendent of a deity, and I was brought up as such. 

Personality Traits: I idolize my ancestor and constantly refer to their deeds and example. I question all acts of altruism or charity as steps others use to manipulate. Ideal: Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. Bond: I owe my life to the priest who found me and raised me to be a symbol of our faith.  Flaw: My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god. 

Monastery: Your monastery is high in the branches of an immense tree in the feywild. Icon: Hydra. your order singles out the hydra for its ability to unleash several attacks simultaneously. Master: Your master was kind and generous, never critical of your progress. Nevertheless, you feel you never fully lived up to the expectations placed on you. 

Hestrin was born at home. She and her three siblings were raised by their father. Their mother was killed in battle. They lived in an apartment in a rundown neighborhood. She had a few close friends and lived a relatively normal childhood.

Life Event: She was nearly captured for extortion and is now wanted in her community.

Life Event: Spent time working, starts with an extra 6gp (2d6)

Life Event: Worked some more, gets another 9gp

Life Event: Fell in love. Dain Strongheart Race: Hill Dwarf Age: 147 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Criminal (Highway Robbery) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Life Event: Met someone important. Gralko Race: Goblin Age: 57 Alignment: Lawful Evil Occupation: Farmer Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Family

Mother: Hilavin Brighthunter Age: 71 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Soldier Status: Deceased (died in battle) Relationship:  Friendly

Father: Entipe Brighthunter Age: 76 Alignment: Lawful Evil Occupation: Bureaucrat Status: Alive and well Relationship:  Friendly

Sibling: Duuren Brighthunter Age: 47 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Surveyor Status: Alive and well Relationship: Hostile

Sibling: Asepe Brighthunter Age: 45 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Criminal (Smuggler) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Neanas Brighthunter Age: 45 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship:  Friendly 

Ability Scores Str. 15 (+2) Dex. 15 (+2) Con. 16 (+3) Int. 8 (-1) Wis. 11 (0) Cha. 15 (+2)

Skills: Persuasion, Religion, Insight, Stealth

Equipment - Sickle - Explorer’s Pack - 10 Darts - Holy Symbol - Prayer Wheel - 5 sticks of incense  - Vestements - Fine clothes - 20gp (5 + gp from life events)

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Wafmul the Hobgoblin Fighter

Race: Hobgoblin Age: 45 Alignment: Neutral Class: Fighter (Arcane Archer) I became a fighter because I grew up fighting and I defended myself against people who crossed me. Background: Child of the Divine (Southland’s Heroes pdf) My people believe me to be the direct offspring of a deity, and I was brought up as such.

Personality Traits: I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods or pantheons.  I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and working toward peace.  Ideal: Change. We must strive bring about the changes that the gods wish to impose on the world. Bond: Everything I do is for the people my ancestor created.  Flaw: I put too much trust in those who wield power in my religion’s hierarchy. 

Heraldic Sign: The fist of a storm giant clutching lightning before a storm cloud, symbolizing wrath and power. Instructor: Gladiator. Your instructor was a slave who fought for freedom in the arena, or one who willingly chose the gladiator’s life to earn money and fame. Signature Style: Energetic. You sing and laugh during combat as your spirit soars. You are happiest when you have a foe in front of you and a weapon in hand.

Wafmul was born at home. She was raised with her three siblings by her father. Her mother’s fate is unknown. They lived in a mansion. She had several friends, and her childhood was generally a happy one.

Life Event: A celestial or fiend visited you in your dreams to give warnings of dangers to come.

Life Event: You were knocked out and left for dead. You awoke hours later with no recollection of the battle.

Life Event: A friendly wizard gave you a spell scroll containing one cantrip (True Strike). 

Life Event: A terrible blight in your home community caused crops to fail, and many starved. You lost a sibling.

Life Event: Worked a job relating to her background. Starts with an extra 7gp

Life Event: She identified an illusion for what it was.

Family

Father: Korgi Age: 76 Alignment: Neutral Good Occupation: Scribe Status: Alive but doing poorly due to relationship troubles. Relationship: Friendly

Mother: Vamso Age: 77 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Farmer Status: Missing/Unknown Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Sokrut Age: 54 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Politician Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Oygi Age: 47 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive but doing poorly due to relationship troubles Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Sutret Age: 40 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Bureaucrat Status: Deceased, starved during a food shortage due to blight Relationship: Friendly

Attributes and Gear

Ability Scores Str. 11 (0) Dex. 16 (+3) Con. 17 (+3) Int. 15 (+2) Wis. 13 (+1) Cha. 16 (+3)

Skills: Persuasion, Religion, Perception, Survival

Equipment: - Leather Armor - Longbow + 20 arrows - Glaive - Trident - 2 Hand Axes - Explorer’s Pack - Holy Symbol - Prayer Book/Wheel - 5 sticks of incense - vestements - set of fine clothes - spell scroll (True Strike) - 12gp

My take on this character:  This is going by the assumption of a more advanced/less brutal hobgoblin society than what is described in the books. Dare to be different. Though born to hobgoblin parents Korgi and Vamso, something unusual about Wafmul or the circumstances of her birth lead her people to believe her to be the child of their patron deity. Her family was showered in gifts, and lived in the biggest house the community could offer. She was trained for battle by an ex-gladiator, and her people see her a holy warrior who will fight for them.

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I’m trying something different

I wanted to add even more to the characters I randomize, so I’ve started doing everything, including languages, skills, equipment (using the default starting equipment options for the classes) and spells for spellcasters.  I haven’t done appearances so far, but I may start randomizing simple things like skin tone, hair and eye colors, height and weight, etc.

I got some cool 3rd party content from the humble bundle including new spells, races, and backgrounds, so you’ll be seeing some of those pop up in the characters on here.

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Jia Wen, the Human Sorcerer

Race: Human Age: 26 Alignment: Neutral Class: Sorcerer (Divine Soul) After I escaped from a magical conflagration, I realized that though I was unharmed, I was not unchanged. I began to exhibit unusual abilities that I am just beginning to understand. Background: Outlander (Tribal Nomad) I came to understand the darkness that lurks in the wilds, and I vowed to combat it.

Personality Traits: I watch over my friends as if they were a litter of newborn pups. I was, in fact, raised by wolves. Ideal: Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. Bond: I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. Flaw: I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and societies. Arcane Origins: You were made in a vat by an alchemist. Reaction: Your powers caused destruction and even a death when they became evident, and you were treated as a criminal. Supernatural Mark: You wrinkle your nose repeatedly while you are chewing. Sign of Sorcery: Illusory blue flames wreath your head as you begin casting, then abruptly disappear. 

Jia was born at home and raised with her younger siblings by her mother. Her father died in an accident relating to Jia's class or background. They lived a comfortable lifestyle in a large house. She had several friends, and her childhood was generally a happy one. Life event: Spent time working a job related to background, starts with 7 (2d6) extra gold.

Family Mother: Jia Wen Age: 50 Alignment: Lawful Neutral Occupation: Adventurer (Swashbuckler Rogue) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly Father: Cheng Wen Age: 52 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Glazier Status: Deceased, died in an accident related to Jia Relationship: Friendly Sibling: Chen Wen Age: 25 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Priest Status: Alive, but doing poorly due to injury Relationship: Friendly Sibling: Shu Wen Age: 24 Alignment: Neutral Good Occupation: Criminal Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Ability Scores Str. 9 (-1) Dex. 14 (+2) Con. 6 (-2) Int. 13 (+1) Wis. 15 (+2) Cha. 10 (0)

HP: 4 AC: 12

Skills: Intimidation, Deception, Athletics, Survival Languages: Common, Celestial, Elvish Starting Equipment: - Light crossbow and 20 bolts - Component pouch - Explorer's Pack - Two daggers - Staff - Hunting Trap - A trophy from an animal she killed - traveler's clothes - 17gp Spells Known Cantrips: True Strike Mage Hand Shocking Grasp Word of Radiance 1st Level Cure Wounds Sleep Mercurial Smite

My take on this character: Jia was told and believes that she was born at home, to the parents who raised her, when in actuality she was created by an alchemist in a lab. Her mother, whom she is named for (because why should only men name their children after themselves?) was an adventurer who discovered little Jia in the vat. She took her and raised her alongside her husband Cheng. Though Jia Sr. wanted to raise Jia Jr. as a normal little girl, Cheng was certain there must be something special about her, having been grown in a lab. He kept pushing her to discover what that thing was, though he never told her that's what he was doing. To her it was just games they played. And one day, they finally discovered her power. It caused a fire which quickly consumed their home, killing Cheng, and badly burning her brother, Chen. With the signs of her power still visible people immediately started casting blame toward Jia, so she ran, leaving her family behind, though they do not blame her for what happened. After that she was taken in by a nomadic tribe after she lied about being orphaned, and they became her new family. She was able to test out her powers in the wilds, on the various beasts and monsters the tribe encountered. She became an adventurer after the tribe was wiped out, leaving her the lone survivor.

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Blossom Fatrabbit, the Halfling Paladin

Ability Scores Str. 14 (+2) Dex. 17 (+3) Con. 14 (+2) Int. 12 (+1) Wis. 16 (+3) Cha. 10 (0)

Race: Stout Halfling Class: Paladin (Oath of Conquest) One of my ancestors left a holy quest unfulfilled, so I intend to finish that work. Background: Noble (Knight) My family has a title, but none of my ancestors have distinguished themselves since we gained it. Aignment: Neutral Age: 44

Personality Traits: Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above others. We all have the same blood. If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields. Ideal: Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. Bond: My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. Flaw: I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I'm quick to anger.

Personal Goal: Faith. You know your path is righteous, or else the gods would not have set you upon it. Symbol: A clenched fist, because you are always ready to fight for your beliefs. Nemesis: A dragon, whose servants dog your steps. Temptation: Fury. When your anger is roused, you have trouble thinking straight, and you fear you might do something you regret.

She and her twin brother were born in the street. They and their older siblings were raised by their paternal grandparents after their father mysteriously disappeared and their mother abandoned them. Their grandparents were poor and lived in a rundown shack, but Blossom had a few friends and ordinary childhood despite that.

Life Event: Spent time working a job related to your background. Start with 9 extra gp. Life Event: Was tempted by a devil, but refused. Life Event: Found a riding horse. Life Event: A relative left her a sling. Life Event: Worked more, start with 5 more gp.

Family

Mother: Trym Fatrabbit Age: 86 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Hunter/Trapper Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly Father: Errich Fatrabbit Age: 88 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Tinker Status: Missing/Unknown Relationship: Friendly

Grandmother: Dell Fatrabbit Age: 116 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Priestess Status: Alive but doing poorly due to financial troubles Relationship: Friendly Grandfather: Wes Fatrabbit Age: 111 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Explorer Status: Alive but doing poorly due to financial troubles Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Morrin Fatrabbit Age: 60 Alignment: Lawful Evil Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive but doing poorly due to financial troubles Relationship: Friendly Sibling: Olivia Fatrabbit Age: 56 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Laborer Status: Dead. Killed in battle. Relationship: Deceased. Sibling: Euphemia Fatrabbit Age: 55 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Academic Status: Missing/Unknown Relationship: Friendly Sibling: Alton Fatrabbit Age: 46 Alignment: Lawful Neutral Occupation: Exile Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly Sibling (Twin): Sam Fatrabbit Age: 44 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Merchant Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

My take on this character: This character was made with my girlfriend, she rolled all the dice and the character is technically hers now.  Blossom’s family are nobility, but only really in title as can be seen by her growing up in a rundown shack. The title was likely gained by her ancestor who attempted and failed to complete a holy quest. Though she abandoned her, her mother did eventually return to her life in adulthood, and they patched things up. The holy artifact she seeks to retrieve which her ancestor failed to is in the possession of a dragon Having grown up in a neutral and evil family, Blossom us not evil herself, but can be very cruel and quick to violence when angry, and she is quick to anger as well.

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10 More Random NPCs

See first post for explanation 

Nutae Althaus, Half-Elf Explorer Race: Half-Elf Alignment: Neutral Good Age: 36 Status: Doing poorly due to relationship difficulties Life Event: Fell in love

Bolhild Lutgehr, Dwarf Laborer Race: Hill Dwarf Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 41 Status: Well Life Event: Was nearly caught kidnapping someone, and is wanted in the community where the crime occurred. 

Huru Arentz, Half-Orc Farmer Race: Half-Orc Alignment: Neutral Age: 22 Status: Doing poorly due to injury Life Event: Saw a creature being conjured by magic

Gimurt Dankil, Dwarf Herder Race: Mountain Dwarf Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 30 Status: Quite successful Life Event: Was ensorcelled by a fey and enslaved for four years before escaping

Varg Reynder, Half-Orc Tanner Race: Half-Orc Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 43 Status: Well Life Event: God married and had a child/children

Domingo Chaves, Human Distiller Race: Human Alignment: Neutral Age: 45 Status: Well  Life Event: His child died of unknown causes

Roondar Reese, Gnome Tile Maker Race: Rock Gnome Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 315 Status: Quite Successful Life Event: War ravaged his community, reducing everything to rubble and ruin. He fled to a new home.

Damakos Ngô, Tiefling Adventurer (Bard, College of Glamour) Race: Tiefling Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 21 Status: Quite Successful Life Event: Father was murdered.

Nowhere, Tiefling Laborer Race: Tiefling Alignment: Neutral Age: 24 Status: Quite Successful Life Event: Was injured by the effect of a spell

Kathra Thrahak, Dwarf Academic Race: Hill Dwarf Alignment: Neutral Age: 122 Status: Well Life Event: Fell in love

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10 Random NPCs

Since I am a DM and need lots and lots of NPCs for my own games I figured I’d use the same sort of tables to roll some up for future use. As always these are free to use with no credits needed cause they are straight out of the book, and you can change anything about them to suit your needs! I rolled alignments mostly to get an idea for their personalities. For example, an evil NPC with a really mundane occupation may not be a murderer or out to conquer the world, but is just generally a bad person who isn’t above hurting others or using shady practices to get ahead in life. The kind of person a good aligned party may not like, and depending on your players, may decide to murder. Life events are to add character and maybe get an idea of where this NPC might fit in your story.

Zykroff Esstyrlynn, Dragonborn Soldier (Scout) Race: Red Dragonborn Alignment: Neutral Age: 22 Status: Quite Successful Life Event: Her romantic partner died of illness

Forcas Aloi, Tiefling Herder Race: Tiefling Alignment: Lawful Evil Age: 29 Status: Well Life Event: A fortune teller told him he would meet someone important.

Georgina Greenbottle, Halfling Adventurer (Warlock, Hexblade Patron) Race: Stout Halfling Alignment: Neutral Age: 26 Status: Missing Life Event: Was injured by the effect of a spell.

Chestislav Šimek, Human Merchant Race: Human Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 35 Status: Well Life Event: Fought in a battle/war, receiving only minor injuries that didn’t leave scars.

Helgret Trollbleeder, Dwarf Soldier (Healer) Race: Hill Dwarf Alignment: Neutral Good Age: 299 Status: Doing poorly due to financial troubles Life Event: Saw a portal she believes leads to another plane of existence. 

Marbas Csorba, Tiefling Entertainer (Singer) Race: Tiefling Alignment: Lawful Evil Age: 41 Status: Well Life Event: Made an enemy of an adventurer (neutral good, deep gnome, mastermind) 

Tomph Upton, Half-Orc Potter Race: Half-Orc Alignment: Neutral Evil Age: 26 Status: Well Life Event: Made a friend of an adventurer (neutral, half-orc, shadow magic sorcerer)

Ara Tiltathana, Elf Aristocrat Race: High Elf Alignment: Neutral Good Age: 71 (reminder that elves are not considered “adults” until around age 100. Ara is an “elf child” name. They will still look physically like an adult, and it is up to the DM to decide how a grown elf child should act and be treated. Ignore this if this lore is different in your world) Status: Well Life Event: Discovered a mysterious diary with seven missing pages.

Hodeardis DeGarmo, Human Herder Race: Human Alignment: Neutral Age: 55 Status: Well Life Event: Made an enemy of an adventurer (lawful neutral, human, 4 Elements Monk)

Hortensia Auila, Half-Elf Laborer Race: Half-Elf Alignment: Neutral Age: 22 Status: Well Life Event: Made a friend of an adventurer (lawful evil, deep gnome, circle of dreams druid)

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Can I just say this name speaks to me and I’m honored.

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Akta Sellic, the Tiefling Paladin

Ability Scores Str. 13 (+1) Dex. 11 (0) Con. 14 (+2) Int. 12 (+1) Wis. 12 (+1) Cha. 12 (+1)

Race: Tiefling (Infernal) Age: 20 Alignment: Neutral Class: Paladin Background: Charlatan (cheats at games of chance)

Personality Traits: I fall in and out of love easily and am always pursuing someone. Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want. Ideal: Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins. Bond: I owe everything to my mentor - a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere. Flaw: I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if there’s money involved.

Personal Goal: Revenge. Your oath is is the vehicle through which you will right an ancient wrong. Symbol: A red heart, showing the world your commitment to justice. Nemesis: A vampire who has sworn vengeance against all paladins after being defeated by one. Temptation: Envy. You are mindful of what some famous folk have accomplished, and you feel inadequate when your deeds don’t compare to theirs. 

Akta was born in the Elemental Plane of Fire (or Inner Plane of your choice) to human parents. She and her six siblings were raised by their parents in modest conditions in a rundown shack. She had a few close friends and lived a relatively ordinary childhood.

She became a Charlatan because she was poor, and learned the tricks needed to keep herself out of poverty.

She became a Paladin because an ancestor left a holy quest unfulfilled, and she intends to finish that work.

Life Event: A friendly alchemist gifted her a flask of acid (or a potion of healing).

Family

Mother: Jacoba Sellic Race: Human Age: 58 Alignment: Lawful Evil Occupation: Criminal Status: Missing/Unknown Relationship: Friendly

Father: Marcus Sellic Race: Human Age: 53 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Soldier Status: Aive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Criella Sellic Race: Tiefling Age: 29 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Guild Member Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Marcella Sellic Race: Human Age: 28 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Farmer Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Kairon Sellic Race: Tiefling Age: 27 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Laborer Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Excellence Race: Tiefling Age: 16 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Entertainer Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Petronia Sellic Race: Human Age: 15 Alignment: Lawful Evil Occupation: Adventurer (Wizard) Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Sibling: Appius Sellic Race: Human Age: 15 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Adventurer (Cleric) Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

My take on this character:  The circumstances of her birth are mysterious, and she may be unaware of her unusual place of birth. She and her siblings likely fended for themselves most of the time, despite technically being raised by their parents. By the time she was an adult her mother had gone missing with no leads. Upon returning home a couple years later she learned that the twins Petronia and Appius, who had been closest to their mother, had left as young adventurers, possibly to find her.  Akta grew up learning to make money by cheating at games of chance, and thought that was all her life would ever be, until one day she somehow discovered a secret heritage. Though her infernal heritage was obvious, she found that she was also related to a famous paladin, who had died before their quest could be completed. Seeing a chance to make something more of her life she took up the mantle of her ancestor paladin, and inherited their oath. It’s difficult to adjust to the life of a paladin after living as a cheat. 

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Brida Schultheiss, the Human Ranger

Ability Scores: Str. 17 (+3) Dex. 15 (+2) Con. 9 (-1) Int. 10 (0) Wis. 11 (0) Cha. 13 (+1)

Race: Human Age: 23 Alignment: Neutral Good Class: Ranger Background: Soldier (officer)

Personality Traits: I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales fro my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. Ideal: Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. Bond: My honor is my life. Flaw: I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.

View of the World: Walls are for cowards, who huddle behind them while others do the work of making the world safe. Homeland: You patrolled an ancient forest, darkened and corrupted by several crossings to the Shadowfell. Sworn Enemy: You bear no enmity toward your foe. You stalk such creatures as a hunter tracks down a wild animal.

Brida was born in the home of her parents, and was raised by her paternal aunt and uncle after her mother was imprisoned and her father died. They lived a modest lifestyle in an encampment or village in the wilderness. Brida had a few close friends and lived a relatively normal childhood. 

Brida became a soldier because war had ravaged her homeland since she was a child. Fighting was the only life she knew.

She became a ranger because of her experience in the army, learning the precepts of her profession while blazing trails and scouting enemy encampments. 

Life Event: Brida made an enemy of an adventurer. It was not her fault. Criella Race: Tiefling Class: Wizard Background: Charlatan Age: 28 Alignment: Neutral Status: Alive and well Relationship: Hostile

Life Event: A friendly wizard gave her a spell scroll containing one cantrip (DM’s Choice)

Life Event: She spent time working a job related to her background. She starts with 6 (2d6) extra gold.

Life Event: Made another enemy adventurer. This one was Brida’s fault Garth Stoutman Race: Lightfoot Halfling Class: Fighter Background: Guild Artisan (Painters, Limners, Sign-Makers) Age: 20 Alignment: Lawful Evil Status: Alive, but doing poorly due to financial trouble Relationship: Hostile

Family

Mother: Marlein Schultheiss Age: 49 Alignment: Neutral Good Occupation: Soldier Status: Alive, but doing poorly due to relationship problems Relationship: Friendly

Father: Erhart Schultheiss Age: (would be) 47 Alignment: Neutral Good Occupation: Laborer Status: Deceased (disease)

Aunt: Kungund Gage Age: 59 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Herder Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Uncle: Miles Gage Age: 50 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Adventurer (Ranger) Background: Soldier Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Cousin: Jonata Gage Age: 31 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Herder Status: Alive and quite successful Relationship: Friendly

Cousin: Melchor Gage Age: 31 Alignment: Neutral Occupation: Priest Status: Alive and well Relationship: Friendly

Cousin: Apell Gage Age: 27 Alignment: Neutral Evil Occupation: Guild Member  Status: Alive and doing poorly due to relationship troubles Relationship: Indifferent

My take on this character: When Brida was very young her country went to war. Her mother was a soldier and was captured as a prisoner of war, and her father who was raising her fell ill and passed away. With no where else to go, she was taken in by her father’s sister and her family. Her uncle Miles was also a soldier, and Brida served under him, also learning the ways of the Ranger from him. She has no idea her relatives are not good people. It may have been a shift in morals that happened after she set out on her own.