Forsaken Child (Bloodborne Supplement)

Forsaken Child

The desolate ruins of Yharnam, [1]

Lost, abandoned, or simply forgotten, you grew up in the desolate ruins of Yharnam, scavenging to survive. Whether you were left to perish by frightened villagers or simply never knew the warmth of a home, you endured in the darkness, learning to fend for yourself. The Hunt was always there, a distant nightmare creeping into your waking world. The beasts, the plague, and the madness—these were your only companions.

You have learned to navigate the ruins, to avoid the watchful gaze of the Hunt, and to survive when others would fall. You do not flinch at horror; instead, you adapt.

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools or Disguise Kit

Equipment: A worn hood or mask that conceals your identity, a rusted but functional dagger, a pouch containing 10 blood echoes, and a small memento from your forgotten past (such as a locket, a torn note, or a broken toy).

Feature: Shadow of the Ruins

You have an innate ability to move unseen and unheard in ruined places. While in cities, ruins, or abandoned settlements, you gain advantage on Stealth checks made to avoid detection. Additionally, you can always find basic sustenance, such as edible scraps or safe shelter, even in the most forsaken places.

Alternate Feature: Marked by the Hunt

The Hunt has touched you, whether by fate or misfortune. Hunters, beasts, and eldritch entities recognize something in you—perhaps a survivor’s instinct or an unspoken connection to the madness of Yharnam. NPCs involved in the Hunt react to you with either fascination or suspicion. You may find it easier to gain information from them, but you also draw unwanted attention.

Suggested Characteristics

Forsaken Children have been shaped by suffering, growing into hardened survivors. Their past haunts them, and whether they seek vengeance, purpose, or simply to understand why they were abandoned, their journey is one of self-discovery amid the horror of the Hunt.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always look for escape routes, never trusting my surroundings.
2	I refuse to let anyone get too close to me.
3	The Hunt does not scare me; I have lived with its horrors my whole life.
4	I see patterns in chaos, finding meaning where others see madness.
5	I don't waste time on words—I act before the danger comes.
6	I cling to small comforts, treasuring even the smallest acts of kindness.
7	I am always watching, always listening. I miss nothing.
8	I tell stories to myself, whispering the past so I do not forget.

d6	Ideal
1	Survival. The world is cruel, but I will endure. (Neutral)
2	Vengeance. Someone abandoned me, and I will find out why. (Chaotic)
3	Hope. Even in the Hunt, there is a future worth fighting for. (Good)
4	Indifference. I care little for the fates of others—only my own survival matters. (Neutral)
5	Curiosity. The Hunt is only one piece of the puzzle—I seek truth beyond it. (Lawful)
6	Madness. The Hunt has shaped me; I am neither beast nor man, but something else. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I carry a single token from my past—if I lose it, I lose myself.
2	I seek the one who abandoned me, to learn why I was left behind.
3	The ruins of Yharnam are my home—I will defend them against outsiders.
4	I owe my life to a mysterious hunter who once saved me.
5	I have seen something in the darkness, and it whispers my name.
6	I am drawn to the Hunt, as if my fate is bound to its horrors.

d6	Flaw
1	I distrust everyone—I will betray them before they betray me.
2	I see danger in every shadow, even when none exists.
3	The Hunt has marked me—I sometimes dream of being a beast.
4	I refuse to acknowledge fear, even when I should run.
5	My rage is uncontrollable—I lash out before thinking.
6	I am obsessed with understanding the madness of Yharnam.

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