When the Malefon rang the anvil of creation in the presence of devils and again when the druids of the nine brought their twisting of nature, it left dramatic scars on some of the locals. Rather than being transformed, as the assaulters intended, they were deformed and twisted in both mind and body.
Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Special (see origin below)
Languages: Draconic
Equipment: A dagger, tattered rags, a loaf of moldy bread, a small cast-off item given to you by the Astigani, and a pouch with 5 gp of various coins.
Prior to the opening of the portal and using the Anvil of Creation to combine the locals with the blood of infernals, you were once a citizen or visitor to Atharada Peaks or Barony of Liefen. While the trauma of your ordeal has greatly altered your motivations and perception of the world, your former life still clings to you and colors your mannerisms, behaviors, and outlook on life. Choose one entry on the following table (or roll randomly) to determine your former occupation. Your choice determines your tool proficiency from this background.
Over a period of several months, you worked to right yourself as the divine energy of the Anvil bent and tried to form you into something else. This has left you horribly disfigured but mark you as a survivor of Malefon. This affords you a measure of fame and notoriety, for those who know of your harrowing ordeal are keen to hear the tale personally but makes it difficult to disguise your appearance and hide from prying eyes.
You can parlay this attention into access to people and places you might not otherwise have, for you and your companions. Nobles, scholars, mages, and those who seek to ferret out the secrets of the Anvil or the Great Red Dragon would all be keen to hear your tale of survival and learn what secrets (if any) you might possess, and/or study your affliction with great interest. However, you fear that your afflictions are not completely mundane and that the infernal blood might still be doing its work, as your scars burn with acidic fury and seem to writhe beneath your skin at times. Note: This feature is a variant of the Far Traveler feature.
In addition to extensive scarring, you may choose one of the following options to represent your disfigurement. This disfigurement is purely cosmetic, misshapen, and horrific to look upon.
The twisted might be haunted or empowered by their transformation. In either case this moment their lives is almost certainly the most significant.
Dockworker/Fisherman - Vehicles (water)
Tradesperson/Merchant - Artisan's Tools
Liefen Soldier - Gaming set or Vehicles (land)
Adventurer/Visitor - Vehicles (land)
Entertainer - Musical Instrument
Scholar/Healer - Alchemist's Supplies or Herbalism Kit
Criminal - Thieves' Tools, Forgery Kit, or Disguise Kit
Unskilled Laborer - Gaming Set
Small non-functional wing(s).
Misshapen, wing-like membranes along one or both arms.
Elongated, claw-like hand(s).
Elongated, claw-like feet.
Painful green scales randomly embedded in skin.
Bulbous, reptilian eye(s).
Enlarged dorsal spines.
Hair replaced with small irregular spines.
I am driven to escape my past, and rarely stay in one place long.
I know secrets of the Devils, but fear the harm that may befall me should others learn them.
Speaking of my ordeal helps sooth the still open wounds in my soul.
My former life is meaningless and was ripped to shreds by the Malefon's crime. All that matters now is what I do with the future.
I have faced the worst a dragon can deliver and survived. I am fearless, and my resolve unshakable.
I am haunted by my tortured past, and wake at night screaming at half-remembered horrors.
I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, and a weapon within arm’s reach.
I am slow to trust, but incredibly loyal to those who have earned it.
Survivor: No matter the cost, I will take any action necessary to survive (any).
Independence: When in trouble, the only person I can rely on is myself (Chaotic).
Compassionate: I have suffered long because of my affliction, and take pity and compassion on the suffering of others (Good).
Secretive: I am withdrawn, and hide my monstrous appearance for fear of drawing unwanted attention (Chaotic).
Justice: I have been wronged, and will not allow the same fate to befall others (Lawful).
Sycophant: During my ordeal, I became a willing servant of the Malefon, and spy on the behalf of the Cult of the Red Dragon (evil).
I have sworn vengeance on Malefon and those that follow him.
I long to reunite with friends and family who may dwell among the survivors, and protect them.
While in the presence of Malefon, I overheard rumors of an item or treasure the Dragon sought. I will have that treasure for myself!
I seek to reclaim and rebuild my former life to the best of my ability.
I have been reborn as a child of Malefon. I will claim my birthright as his chosen heir and successor.
I attribute my survival to the work of the divine, and seek to prove myself worthy of the honor.
I have been touched with dragon-greed, and have a lust for wealth which can never be satisfied.
I secretly believe others are plotting to harm me
I no longer enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Food is but ashes and bile in my throat.
Anyone who refuses to celebrate my celebrity does not deserve my company.
I am paranoid and overly suspicious of others. Anyone may be an agent of the Malefon.
Once I make up my mind, I follow my chosen course of action regardless of the consequences.