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traits, one ideal. one bond, and one flaw. lfyou can't find
a feature that matches your desired background, work d8 Personality Trail
with your DM to create one. 1 I idolize a parlicular hero of my faith, and conslanlly
refer lo Ihal person's deeds and example,
ACOLYTE 2 I can find common ground belween lhe fiercesl
enemies, empalhizing wilh Ih em and always working
Vou have spent your life in the service of a temple
to a specific god or pantheon of gods, Vou act as an loward peace.
intermediary between the realm of the holy and the 3 I see omens in every evenl and aclion. lhe gods Iry lo
mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering speak lo uso we jusl need lo lislen
sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the 4 NOlhing can shake my oplimislic altilude.
presence of the divine. Vou are not necessarily a S I quole (or misquole) sacred lexls and proverbs in
cleric-performing sacred rites is not the same thing aS almost every situation.
channeling divine power. 6 I am loleranl (or inloleranl) of olher failhs and respecl
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other (or condemn) lhe worship of olher gods.
quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix 7 I've enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among
B or those specified by your DM, and work with your my temple's elite. Rough living grates on me.
DM to detail the nature of your religious service.
Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from 8 I've spenl so long in the tem pie that I have liltle
childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or practical experience dealing with people in the outside
were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call world.
to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were
the leader of a small cult outside of any established d6 Ideal
tem pIe structure, or even an occult group that served a 1 Tradilion. lhe aneient traditions of worship and
fiendish master that you now deny. sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion 2 Charily. I always try to help those in need, no matter
Languages: Two of your choice what the personal cosI. (Good)
Equiprnent: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you Change. We must help bring aboullhe changes lhe
entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer gods are constantly working in the world. ((haotic)
wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common 4 Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my failh's
clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
S Failh. I trust that my deity will guide my aclions. I have
FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL
faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who
share your faith, and you can perform the religious 6 Aspiralion. I seek lo prove myself worthy of my god's
ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring favor by matching my actions againsl his or her
companions can expect to receive free healing and teachings. (Any)
care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence
of your faith, though you must provide any material d6 Bond
components needed for spells. Those who share 1 I would die lo recover an ancient relic of my faith that
your religion will support you (but only you) at a was lost long ago.
modest lifestyle. 2 I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple
Vou might also have ties to a specific tem pIe dedicated hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a
residence there, This could be the temple where you 3 I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my
used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a parenls died.
temple where you have found a new home, While near 4 Everylhing I do is for the common people.
your temple. you can call upon the priests for assistance. S I will do anylhing lo prolect the tem pie where I served.
provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and 6 I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies
you remain in good standing with your temple. consider heretical and seek to destroy.
SUGGESTED CHARACTERISTICS d6 Flaw
Acolytes are shaped by their experience in temples
or other religious communities. Their study of the 1 I judge olhers harshly, and myself even more severely.
history and tenets of their faith and their relationships 2 I pulloo much Irusl in Ihose who wield power wilhin
to temples, shrines, or hierarchies affect their my lemple's hierarchy.
mannerisms and ideaIs. Their flaws might be some 3 My piely somelimes leads me lo blindly Irusllhose
hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond that profess failh in my god.
taken to an extreme. 4 Iam inflexible in my Ihinking.
5 I am suspicious af strangers and expect the worst cf
them.
6 Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed wilh it to the
detriment of everylhing else in my life.

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