Indefinite Madness Table Expanded (5e Variant Rule)

A character afflicted with indefinite madness gains a new character flaw from the Indefinite Madness table that lasts until cured.

Indefinite Madness Table

D100	Flaw
1	Being drunk keeps me sane.
2	I easily lose track of time. My poor sense of time means I'm always late.
3	I'm a pack rat who never throws anything away.
4	I have a superstitious habit I picked up, such as touching iron when I’m nervous or arranging objects in a specific order.
5	Nothing is ever simple, and if it seems simple, I'll find a way to make it complicated.
6	When I have a new idea, I get wildly excited about it until I come up with another, better idea.
7	I'm a born gambler who can't resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
8	I connect everything that happens to me to a grand, cosmic plan.
9	If you question my courage, I will never back down.
10	Everything is funny to me, and the most hilarious and bloodiest things leave me cackling with sadistic glee.
11	I'm obsessed with conspiracy theories and worried about secret societies and hidden demons.
12	My brain struggles to process inked words written on paper.
13	I have a hard time staying focused on … oh, and my brain tends to jump from one … did I mention focus?
14	I never admit to my mistakes lest they be used against me.
15	I misquote sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
16	I keep whatever I find.
17	I pace when standing and fidget incessantly when forced to sit.
18	I overexert myself, sometimes needing to recuperate for a day or more.
19	I have no artistic sense. I hide that fact behind extreme opinions.
20	I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
21	I am so obsessed with sketching my ideas for elaborate inventions that I sometimes forget little thing like eating and sleeping.
22	I'm more interested in taking notes on monstrous anatomy than in fighting monsters.
23	I'm a hopeless romantic, always searching for that "special someone."
24	I have different assumptions from those around me concerning personal space, blithely invading others' space in innocence.
25	I become cantankerous and quiet in the rain.
26	I go a bit mad when I see blood.
27	I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it.
28	I am overly protective of nature, sometimes to the detriment of my companions and myself.
29	I never give away anything for free and always expect something in return.
30	I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I'm quick to anger.
31	I must bend the truth, exaggerate, or outright lie to be interesting to other people.
32	I expect others to heed my orders and have little respect or sympathy if they don't.
33	I'm uneasy if I can't see plants growing or feel soil beneath my feet.
34	Lying is reflexive, and I sometimes engage in it without realizing.
35	I'm uncomfortable spending time under the open sky. I'd rather be indoors or underground.
36	Achieving my goal is the only thing of interest to me, and I’ll ignore everything else to pursue it.
37	I let my need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony.
38	There's no such thing as too much pleasure.
39	I am a snob. I want only the finest things in life.
40	I'd rather eat my armor than admit when I'm wrong.
41	I like to remind people of their inevitable demise.
42	I'm never satisfied with what I have. - I always want more.
43	I'm haunted by laughter that only I can hear, though I know it's just my mind playing tricks on me.
44	I growl at and bite anyone who gets too close to my food while I am eating.
45	I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly.
46	I find it hard to care about anything that goes on around me.
47	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
48	I'm unable to distinguish between the letter and the spirit of the law.
49	I can't think of anything to look forward to.
50	I'm a stickler when it comes to observing proper etiquette and local customs.
51	I don’t like the way people judge me all the time.
52	I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
53	When I'm not exploring dungeons or ruins, I get jittery and impatient.
54	I don't take kindly to some of the actions and motivations of the people of other lands, because those folks are different from me.
55	I am inclined to tell long-winded stories at inopportune times.
56	I am the smartest, wisest, strongest, fastest, and most beautiful person I know.
57	Death comes for us all, so you can't expect me to take care of someone who can't fight it off.
58	I see everything in clear-cut black and white.
59	Once I start drinking, it's hard for me to stop.
60	I get irritated if people praise someone else and not me.
61	I love talking and being heard more than I like to listen.
62	I'm terrified of getting into a fight where my side is outnumbered.
63	I'm very literal and don't appreciate metaphor or sarcasm.
64	I no longer enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Food is but ashes and bile in my throat.
65	I'm convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me.
66	I love hearing about other people's nightmares.
67	If there's a plan, I'll forget it. If I don't forget it, I'll ignore it.
68	My loyalties are … fluid.
69	I am a sucker for the underdog, and always bet on the losing team.
70	I need long stretches of quiet to clear my head.
71	I am convinced that powerful enemies are hunting me, and their agents are everywhere I go. I am sure they’re watching me all the time.
72	I cannot bear to let those I care for out of my sight.
73	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
74	I put too much trust in those who wield power.
75	I long for a home that never really existed.
76	I can't resist prying into anything forbidden, since it must be terribly interesting.
77	I… speak… slowly… when talking… to idiots,… which… almost… everyone… is… compared… to me.
78	I almost always cheat. I can't help myself.
79	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it.
80	My language is as foul as an otyugh nest.
81	There’s only one person I can trust. And only I can see this special friend.
82	I'm haunted by visions of war. I can't get the images of violence out of my mind.
83	I sometimes stay up all night listening to the ghosts of my fallen enemies.
84	I complain about everything.
85	I expect danger around every corner.
86	I can’t take anything seriously. The more serious the situation, the funnier I find it.
87	I'm convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
88	Any defeat or failure on my part is because my opponents cheated.
89	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
90	I don't like to bathe.
91	I don't part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
92	Crowded spaces make me uncomfortable. I’d much rather be in a wide-open field than a bustling tavern.
93	I can't resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
94	I like secrets so much that I'm reluctant to share details of a plan even with those who need to know.
95	I remember every insult I've received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who's ever wronged me.
96	I’ve discovered that I really like killing people.
97	I am incapable of standing up for myself.
98	I smear the blood of my enemies over my skin.
99	I never stop smiling.
100	Reroll twice, gaining both forms of indefinite madness. Ignore any other 100's rolled.

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