Unkindled (5e Background)

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Unkindled

Unkindled are those risen from death who seek the embers, small remainders of fire, to give themselves strength and life. Similar to undead, they given new life to serve a purpose. What were you in your last life? What is your purpose now? Will you accept your purpose or refuse it?

Skill Proficiencies: Deception and Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Smith's Tools

Equipment: A set of tattered clothes, an item of no purpose which you were buried with, and some medicinal herbs.

Feature: Unkindled Kin

Along your journey, you will meet other unkindled like yourself who share a similar fate as you. They may assist you in your journey, providing food, supplies, or simply wisdom.

Suggested Characteristics

Unkindled range in personality, but are often molded by the flame that rebirthed them or their desire to understand why they live.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I will often sit and simply contemplate.
2	I often read through history books and scriptures in my spare time.
3	I'm fascinated by fire and love to see it dance.
4	I never underestimate a situation and plan out meticulously.
5	I'm intrigued by the people of the world and their strange ways, loving to watch them in action.
6	I keep my weapon close by me and my shield never leaves my arm.
7	I am passionate. Like a flame.
8	I don't have the greatest memor... what was I saying again?

d6	Ideal
1	Enkindlement I desire to seek the embers, for they will give me life. (Any)
2	Kindling I seek to sacrifice myself, as those before me. (Lawful)
3	Darkness I seek to bring a new age by my hand, no matter the cost. (Chaotic)
4	Madness I seek to bring others pain for my amusement. (Evil)
5	Cooperation I seek to aid others, to prove some good left in the world. (Good)
6	Purpose I have a burning desire to seek why I live. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I fight for myself and only myself.
2	I serve to protect others who cannot protect themselves.
3	I will protect my comrades, til the bitter end.
4	There is a dear friend who I made a promise to. I intend to keep it.
5	I live only to serve my purpose. Nothing more or less.
6	A stranger saved my life. I intend to find out why and return the favor.

d6	Flaw
1	I often will run towards treasure without second thought.
2	I’m rather reckless and put myself in danger frequently.
3	I usually have something useful on me for a situation, but I often forget about it and it collects dust
4	When I see the sun rising, I can't help but feel the strangest urge to praise it, despite potential danger.
5	I'm rather grim and collect bones, skin, and worse from my enemies. It puts people off.
6	I'm terribly lazy and it takes great effort to get me on task.

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