Cursed Survivor (Bloodborne Supplement)
Cursed Survivor[edit]
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| Central Yharnam, [1] |
The scourge of beasts consumes Yharnam, twisting its victims into horrifying abominations. You were one of the afflicted, a soul on the verge of losing everything to the disease. Yet, by some twist of fate, you resisted total transformation. The curse still lingers within you, clawing at your mind and body, but you remain, half-human, half-monstrosity.
You have endured what few others have and lived to tell the tale. Some see you as an abomination, others as a miracle. You may fight to suppress your inner beast, or perhaps you have begun to embrace it. Either way, your survival was no accident. The Hunt has only just begun.
Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit or Leatherworker’s Tools
Equipment: A tattered cloak that still bears the scent of blood, a small silver mirror that reflects your true self, a vial of sedative, and a pouch containing 10 blood echoes.
Feature: Tainted Flesh[edit]
The beast plague still lingers in your blood, giving you unnatural endurance and resilience. You gain advantage on saving throws against disease, poison, and forced transformations. Additionally, those who recognize your condition may react with either fear or fascination, treating you as an outcast or as a subject of curiosity.
You can sense other cursed individuals within 60 feet of you, feeling an instinctual connection to those who suffer from the same affliction. However, prolonged exposure to bloodshed may awaken the curse further, leading to uncontrollable urges or visions of the Hunt.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
| d8 | Personality Trait |
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| 1 | I fight against the beast within me every waking moment. |
| 2 | I fear what I might become, and I keep my distance from others. |
| 3 | I revel in combat, for it is the only time I feel truly alive. |
| 4 | I despise the Healing Church and their lies about the plague. |
| 5 | I cover my scars and suppress my urges, pretending to be normal. |
| 6 | I seek others like me, hoping to find a cure or a purpose. |
| 7 | I have accepted my fate. If I must become a beast, then so be it. |
| 8 | I keep a tally of how many times I have nearly lost control. |
| d6 | Ideal |
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| 1 | Restraint. I will not let the beast within control me. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Survival. No matter what happens, I will endure. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Freedom. The Church cannot dictate what is pure and what is cursed. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Destruction. If I am to fall, I will drag the world down with me. (Evil) |
| 5 | Redemption. I must prove that I am still human. (Good) |
| 6 | Evolution. This curse is not a burden, but a gift. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
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| 1 | Someone once saved me from succumbing to the plague, and I owe them my life. |
| 2 | I was forced to put down a loved one who had turned into a beast. |
| 3 | I keep a relic from my past life, reminding me of who I once was. |
| 4 | There is a place I once called home, but I dare not return. |
| 5 | I seek a cure, even if it means delving into forbidden knowledge. |
| 6 | I have sworn to hunt down the beasts of Yharnam, no matter the cost. |
| d6 | Flaw |
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| 1 | I sometimes hear whispers urging me to embrace the beast. |
| 2 | I struggle to control my rage when I see blood. |
| 3 | I secretly wish I could let go and surrender to my instincts. |
| 4 | I distrust doctors, priests, and anyone who claims to cure the plague. |
| 5 | I cannot shake the feeling that something is watching me. |
| 6 | I fear that one day, I will be nothing more than another beast on the Hunt. |
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