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I became a cleric because
'I A supernatural 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 ofthe
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.

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d6 I became a druid because
i I saw too much devastation in the wild places, too
much of nature’s splendor ruined by the despoil-
ers. I joined a circle ofdruids to fight back against
the enemies of nature.
2 I found a place among a group ofdruids after I fled
a catastrophe.
3 I have always had an affinity for animals, so I ex-
plored my talent to see how I could best use it.
4 l 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 Whiie l was growing up, I saw spirits all around
me—entities no one else could perceive. I sought TODAY, HER HUMBLE ORIGINS FAR BEHlNU HER, SHE HAS BECOME
out the druids to help me understand the visions A \VllARD OF GREAT RENOWN WlTH A FLAIR FOR THE HIGH SEAS
and communicate with these beings.
6 l have always felt disgust for creatures of unnatural MONK
origin. For this reason, i immersed myselfin the d6 I became a monk because
study ofthe druidic mysteries and became a cham- l was chosen to study at a secluded monastery.
pion ofthe natural order. 1
There, I was taught the fundamental techniques
required to eventually master a tradition.
FIGHTER I sought instruction to gain a deeper understand-
d6 I became a fighter because ing‘of existence and my place in the world.
i i wanted to hone my combat skills, and so I joined I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took
a war college. refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how
2 Isquired for a knight who taught me how to fight, to defend myselfagainst the forces ofdarkness.
care for a steed, and conduct myselfwith honor. I l was overwhelmed with grief after losing someone
decided to take up that path for myself. close to me, and I sought the advice ofphiloso-
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 I could feel that a special sort of power lay within
those creatures and others ofa 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.
ofa group. 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 1 could always pick up just about any weapon and life ofdiscipline.
know how to use it effectively.

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