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S AGE d6 I became an urchin because ...
d6 I became a sage because ... 3 Monsters wiped out my village, and I was the sole
I was naturally curious, so I packed up and went to survivor. I had to fi nd a way to survive.
a university to learn more about the world. 4 A notorious thief looked after me and other or-
2 My mentor's teachings opened my mind to new phans, and we spied and stole to earn our keep.
possibilities in that field of study. 5 One day I woke up on the streets, alone and hun-
3 I was always an avid reader, and I learned much gry, with no memory of my early childhood.
about my favorite topic on my own. 6 My parents died, leaving no one to look after me. I
4 I discovered an old library and pored over the texts raised myself.
I found there. That experience awakened a hunger
for more knowledge. CLASS TRAINING
5 I impressed a wizard who told me I was squander- lf you haven't chosen your class yet, do so now, keeping
in mind your background and all the other details you
ing my talents and should seek out an education to
have established so far. Once you've made your selec-
take advantage of my gifts.
tion, roll a d6 and find the number you rolled on the ap-
6 One of my parents or a relative gave me a basic ed-
propriate table in this section, which describes how you
ucation that whetted my appetite, and I left home
came to be a member of that class.
to build on what I had learned.
The class sections earlier in this chapter have further
story suggestions, which you can use in concert with the
SAILOR material here.
d6 I became a sailor because ...
BARBARIAN
I was press-ganged by pirates and forced to serve
d6 I became a barbarian because ...
on their ship until I finally escaped.
2 I wanted to see the world, so I signed on as a deck- My devotion to my people lifted me in battle, mak-
hand for a merchant ship. ing me powerful and dangerous.
3 One of my relatives was a sailor who took me to 2 The spirits of my ancestors called on me to carry
sea. out a great task.
4 I needed to escape my community quickly, so I 3 I lost control in battle one day, and it was as if
stowed away on a ship. When the crew found me, I something else was manipulating my body, forcing
was forced to work for my passage. it to kill every foe I could reach.
5 Reavers attacked my community, so I found refuge 4 I went on a spiritual journey to find myself and
on a ship until I could seek vengeance. instead found a s pirit animal to guide, protect, and
6 I had few prospects where I was living, so I left to inspire me.
find my fortune elsewhere. 5 I was struck by lightning and lived. Afterward, I
fou nd a new strength within me that let me push
beyond my limitations.
SO LDIER
6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I
d6 I became a soldier because ...
risked becoming an indiscriminate killer.
I joined the militia to help protect my community
from monsters.
BARD
2 A relative of mine was a soldier, and I wanted to
d6 I became a bard because ...
carry on the family tradition .
I awakened my latent bardic abilities through trial
3 The local lord forced me to enlist in the army.
and error.
4 War ravaged my homeland while I was growing up.
Fighting was the only life I ever knew. 2 I was a gifted performer and attracted the atten-
tion of a master bard who schooled me in the o ld
5 I wanted fame and fortune, so I joined a mercenary
techniques.
company, selling my sword to the highest bidder.
3 I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to
6 Invaders attacked my homeland. It was my duty to
learn new techniques of performance and magic.
take up arms in defense of my people.
4 I felt a calling to recount the deeds of champions
and heroes , to bring them alive in song and story.
URCHIN
5 I joined one of the great colleges to learn old lore,
d6 I became an urchin because ...
the secrets of magic, and the art of performance.
Wanderlust caused me to leave my family to see
6 I picked up a musical instrument o ne day and in-
the world. I look after myself.
stantly discovered that I could play it.
2 I ran away from a bad situation at home and made
my own way in the world .
CHAPTER 1 I CHARACTER OPTIONS