Getaway Wagon Driver

Source: Clyde & Lithxe Homebrew

You were once a skilled driver for a notorious thieves guild, responsible for ensuring their successful escapes after daring heists. Your expertise in navigating treacherous streets, evading pursuit, and maintaining the getaway wagon has made you an invaluable asset to the criminal underworld. You may have left that behind you, though. Did a job go bad? Are you on the run? Perhaps you just decided to retire from that sort of lifestyle, or maybe you never left it at all.


NOTE: Some backgrounds have options to choose from. Please read carefully. You may not get every proficiency listed below, as some may be a choice between one or the other.

  • Stat Options (choose either +2 in one stat and +1 in another, OR +1 in all three): Constitution, Dexterity, Wisdom
  • Skill Proficiencies (your choice of TWO): Acrobatics, Insight, or Perception
  • Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (Land), Thieves' Tools, and one Gaming Set of choice.
  • Languages: Thieves' Cant

  • Background Keepsake: A pair of old leather driving gloves, worn and weathered from countless hours gripping the reins of the getaway wagon, serving as a reminder of your expertise and the thrill of high-speed escapes.
  • Background Gold: 5gp.

Origin Feat

Origin Prepared

You gain a bonus to your Initiative equal to your Proficiency Bonus.


Personality

Please select TWO from the list below.

d5 Personality Trait
1 I possess a knack for finding creative solutions in high-pressure situations, using my surroundings to your advantage. It allows me to make split-second decisions on the road, ensuring our escape is smooth and successful.
2 I thrive on adrenaline and enjoy taking daring risks, pushing the limits of what the wagon and I can achieve. I am always pushing the limits and taking risks to outmaneuver pursuers or seeking new thrills.
3 I possess a natural charm and charisma, which helps me navigate the criminal underworld and build connections with fellow thieves.
4 I always plan my escape routes meticulously, considering all possible contingencies and ensuring a flawless getaway.
5 I have a strong will and unwavering determination, able to keep my cool even in the face of danger or unexpected obstacles.

Ideal

Please select one from the list below.

d5 Ideal Trait
1 Freedom. I believe in the freedom to live life on my own terms- unrestricted by the laws and norms of society.
2 Loyalty. I value loyalty above all else- remaining fiercely dedicated to my fellow thieves and the guild that once employed me.
3 Thrill. I am driven by the exhilaration and excitement of a successful heist- constantly seeking new challenges and bigger scores.
4 Independence. I embrace a chaotic and independent lifestyle- rejecting authority and relishing in the thrill of bending the rules.
5 Redemption. I yearn for redemption and a chance to leave my criminal past behind- seeking opportunities to make amends for my actions.

Bond

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Bond Trait
1 I betrayed an ally in a moment of indecision and I will take it to my grave.
2 My lawless companions helped me out of a dark time in my life and I must repay them somehow.
3 I accidentally got someone killed or hurt in a getaway and that moment will always haunt me.
4 I work hard to some day own the best wagon and mount money can buy.
5 I grew up under the guidance of another driver and hope to guide another in the same way.
6 I signed a big contract without reading the fine print.

Flaw

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Flaw Trait
1 My daring nature sometimes leads me to take unnecessary risks.
2 Years of working in the criminal underworld have made me skeptical and hesitant to trust others.
3 I have a tendency to act on impulse without fully considering the consequences.
4 I have a short fuse and can easily lose my temper.
5 I struggle with patience, always eager to get things done quickly.
6 I put the cart before the horse, so to speak, which can make a clean getaway difficult.