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source: Book of Blades
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You could have come from any comfortable walk of life, but one truth has resonated in you from the start—you don’t fit in. Maybe you were raised among the halls of wealth and privilege but yearned for the thrills of the streets. Maybe you grew up among modest, hardworking folk, but the idea of one big windfall always kept you dreaming. Regardless of the exact nature of your disconnect, you’ve been a thorn in the side of your conservative peers and elders for some time. When you took to the road, it surprised few (which isn’t to say it hurt no one). Now only you hold the reins of your destiny.

Consider your roots and your dreams. What are you running away from and what are you running toward? What aspects of the past do you find intolerable? What do you miss? What was the last straw or the first big opportunity that pulled you away? If you’ve been on the road for a while, how’s that worked out for you so far? Is it everything you dreamed of, or have you had to learn some harsh lessons in the real world?

# Skill Proficiencies

 Choose two from Deception, Insight, Perception, or Sleight of Hand.

# Additional Proficiencies

 Choose one from artist tools, musical instruments, gaming sets, or any vehicle. Then choose one language of your choice.

# Equipment

  Artist tools, a musical instrument, or gaming set of your choice; a set of traveler’s clothes; a token or trinket from your past life; and a purse containing 15 gp.

# Talent

Getting out has been your dream for so long, and you worked, often in secret, to develop the capacity you needed to make it happen. Choose a talent to represent this experience: Athletic, Covert, or Mental Fortitude.

# Adventuring Motivation

Prodigals are taking their first steps toward achieving their dreams but always have one eye looking back. Your path ahead is shaped and defined by what you’re running from. Consider how that duality will impact your choices and roleplaying, and how much of your past you want interrupting your future plans.

| ADVENTURING MOTIVATION |                                                                                |
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| d8                     | Adventuring Motivation                                                         |
| 1                      | Adventuring deeply excites me due to my sheltered upbringing.                  |
| 2                      | I’ll show them my worth when I come back triumphant from adventuring.          |
| 3                      | An older sibling left before I did, and I’m going to find them by adventuring. |
| 4                      | I won’t ever be held down again. Adventuring will make sure of it.             |
| 5                      | I belong somewhere in the world. I’ll find my place by adventuring.            |
| 6                      | I love to prove my hard-earned skills by adventuring.                          |
| 7                      | I promised myself to change my lot, and I’m doing it by adventuring.           |
| 8                      | I’m constantly in search of new thrills. Adventuring fits the bill.            |