Anarchist (5e Background)

Anarchist

You are an anarchist, For whatever reason you believe nobody should have control over another person. This may have been caused by a variety of reasons. You are steadfast in your beliefs and refuse to command or be commanded. You may seek to tear down a dictator or ruin an economy, no matter the goal it is towards anarchy.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose one out of: History, Survival, or Nature

Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner's Kit or Thieves' Tools and one set of Artisan Tools

Equipment: Common Clothes in a dark colour with a hood, one of whatever set of Artisan Tools you chose for proficiency, a list of names of other anarchists, a flint and steel, a flask of oil, and 5 gold pieces.

Feature: Public Enemy

It's better to keep your beliefs hidden as wanting to topple a government would most likely be met with hostility and have you executed. Luckily you know of others who share your ideals and may help you if it furthers the cause.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I can't help but try and prove what I'm doing is right.
2	I witnessed the atrocities of king first-hand and it troubles me deeply.
3	I'm constantly looking for people to help me fight.
4	I keep to myself and often keep my intentions secret.
5	Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I will make mine known.
6	Gold is near worthless in reality and don't particularly like being payed with it.
7	I have killed people for going against me before and will do it again.
8	I don't like getting my hands dirty and I prefer to manipulate Rulers into their own self-destruction.

d6	Ideal
1	Nihilism. Society is corrupt and cruel and people will benefit from it's removal. (Chaotic)
2	Relativism. Everyone has their own morals and making people follow your own is wrong. (Any)
3	Sociopath. Society did not accept me so I will burn it down to feel it's warmth. (Evil)
4	Freedom. I want to do what I want and nobody can tell me otherwise. (Neutral)
5	Equaliser. Power should be equal from one person to another. (Good)
6	Choice. People should know everything about their leader, they can then make judgement from that. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	I work for the people to free they from oppression.
2	The legal system is flawed and does more harm then good.
3	Money has destroyed love and I see to put an end to it.
4	The Elites are too prideful for their own good and it's my job to cut them down a notch.
5	Kings sit back as his subjects fight his wars, I will end the unnecessary blood shed caused by a rulers lust for power.
6	Nobles always abuse their position so I seek to make everyone equal.

d6	Flaw
1	I will only help if it benefits me in some way.
2	I refuse to listen to orders even if I know that they're the right course of action.
3	I'm an incredibly spiteful person who will hold a grudge if you wrong me.
4	I hate egos and anyone you throws theirs around will face my wrath.
5	If I consider your actions morally wrong I won't lift a finger to help you.
6	I'm stubborn and I refuse to change my beliefs.

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(one vote)

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