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CLERIC
d6 I became a cleric because ...
A supernatu ral being in service to the gods called
me to become a divine agent in the world.
2 I saw the injustice and horror in the world and felt
moved to take a stand against them.
3 My god gave me an unmistakable sign. I dropped
everything to serve the divine.
4 Although I was always devout, it wasn't until I com-
pleted a pilgrimage that I knew my true calling.
5 I used to serve in my religion's bureaucracy but
found I needed to work in the world, to bring the
message of my faith to the darkest corners of the
land.
6 I realize that my god works through me, and I do as
commanded, even though I don't know why I was
chosen to serve.

DRUID
d6 I became a druid because ...
I saw too much devastation in the wild places, too
much of nature's splendor ruined by the despoil-
ers. I joined a circle of druids to fight back against
the enemies of nature.
2 I found a place a mong a group of druids after I fled
a catastrophe.
3 I have always had an affin ity for animals, so I ex-
plored my talent to see how I could best use it.
4 I befriended a druid and was moved by druidic
teachings. I decided to follow my friend's guidance
and give something back to the world.
5 While I was growing up, I saw spi rits all around
me- entities no one else could perceive. I sought Too11V. HER HUMBLE ORIGINS Fl\R BE HIND HER, SHE Hl\S BECOME
out the druids to help me understand the visions I\ \Vl~l\RO OF GREAT RENOWN \VITH I\ F L l\IR FOR THE HIGH SEl\S
and communicate with these beings.
6 I have a lways felt disgust for creatures of unnatural
MONK
origin. For this reason, I immersed myself in the
d6 I became a monk because ...
study of the druidic mysteries and became a cham-
I was chosen to study at a secluded monastery.
pion of the natural order.
There, I was taught the fundamental techniques
required to eventually master a tradition.
FIGHTER
2 I sought instruction to gain a deeper understand-
d6 I became a fighter because ...
ing of existence and my place in the world.
I wanted to hone my combat skills, and so I joined
3 I st~mbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took
a war college.
refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how
2 I squired for a knight who taught me how to fight, to defend myself against the forces of darkness.
care for a steed, and conduct myself with honor. I
4 I was overwhelmed with grief after losing someone
decided to take up that path for myself.
close to me, and I sought the advice of philoso-
3 Horrible monsters descended on my community,
phers to help me cope with my loss.
killing someone I loved. I took up arms to destroy
5 I could feel that a special sort of power lay within
those creatures and others of a similar nature.
me, so I sought out those who could help me call it
4 I joined the army and learned how to fight as part forth and master it.
of a group.
6 I was wild and undisciplined as a youngster, but
5 I grew up fighting, and I refined my talents by de·
then I realized the error of my ways. I applied to a
fending myself against people who crossed me.
monastery and became a monk as a way to live a
6 I could always pick up just about any weapon and life of discipline.
know how to use it effectively.
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