Politician

Source: DnDWiki

You are a person looking to change the society around you by playing in the arena of politics. You have a very sociable personality and words come easy to you. Inside, your mind is filled with strategies and dialectics. Maybe you have the silvertongue or bottomless guile and can lead a mob to do your every bidding. Perhaps you are an ex-vizier of the noble, looking to foment an insurrection against the monarchy, or a journeyman in the streets rallying votes for a diplomatic election. What got you into this cutthroat practice of weaving words and promises? Are you a politician for the good of the people, or one out to satisfy your own desires?



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): Charisma, Dexterity, Wisdom
  • Skill Proficiencies (your choice of TWO): Deception, Insight, or Persuasion
  • Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies
  • Languages: Two Standard languages of choice. (Two Exotic languages can be taken in place of Calligrapher's Supplies.)

  • Background Keepsake: A political manifesto you wrote.
  • Background Gold: 20gp.

Origin Feat

Origin Leader

You can spend an action inspiring your allies to grant a renown dice to an ally who has used theirs during that adventure. This can be done a number of times per quest equal to half your Proficiency Bonus.



Suggested Characteristics

You have always had bad luck, always coming at the worst time, it may have been a curse put on you or maybe it's from your heritage, all that you know is where you go bad luck is soon to follow. Whatever you do you are generally bad at. That's ok… you tell yourself.


Other

Ideology

What is the world you envision to create through policy?

Specialization

1 Democracy

2 Dictatorship

3 Egalitarianism

4 Anarchy

5 Monarchy

6 Theocracy

Personality

Please select TWO from the list below.

d8 Personality Trait
1 Listen to me! Look at me!
2 I am the only one capable of making a better world.
3 I want to take over the country. The current administration is a heap of dung.
4 The people deserve better. I will be their guiding hope.
5 I'm looking out only for myself here in this dog-eat-dog world.
6 I'm very patient and can conceal my inner discomforts easily.
7 I'm esoteric- meaning I'm better than these uncultured swine surrounding me.
8 I'm looking to shake things up a bit in the world- that's all.

Ideal

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Ideal Trait
1 Dictator. I will become the sole undisputed leader of this country.
2 Equality. This world needs to care more about the least advantaged.
3 Humanity. I will fight for what is morally acceptable.
4 Rational Self Interest. I only need to survive this industry.
5 Legacy. I will make my ancestors proud!
6 Divine Rule. I believe I am one sent from a god to make my throne in this earthly environment.

Bond

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Bond Trait
1 I have a family to whom I promised I would change the world.
2 Friends? I only see others as means to reach my ends.
3 I remember the old days with other old timers when things were different and better.
4 We all need to work together to unify and achieve the goal best for everyone.
5 The world is but a bunch of connections. I need as many as possible to achieve my goals.
6 I'll help in exchange for favors.

Flaw

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Flaw Trait
1 I'm a pathological liar and I break a lot of promises.
2 I am very indecisive.
3 My methods are very inhumane despite my best intentions.
4 I don't like pain. I'd rather run than ever fight. Actually- I just let others fight my battles.
5 I ... actually have debilitating stage fright.
6 I was embroiled in a scandal that can ruin my public image.