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    This document provides background information for a pilgrim character in a roleplaying game. It includes: 1) A description of a pilgrim as a devout follower of a religion who journeys to important religious sites to strengthen their faith through adventure and prove their devotion. 2) Suggested skills, languages, equipment, and a special ability called "Sightseer" that provides advantages when traveling near pilgrimage sites. 3) Tables to randomly generate a pilgrim's personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws that define their character.

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    This document provides background information for a pilgrim character in a roleplaying game. It includes: 1) A description of a pilgrim as a devout follower of a religion who journeys to important religious sites to strengthen their faith through adventure and prove their devotion. 2) Suggested skills, languages, equipment, and a special ability called "Sightseer" that provides advantages when traveling near pilgrimage sites. 3) Tables to randomly generate a pilgrim's personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws that define their character.

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    Pilgrim Background for D&D 5e

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    This document provides background information for a pilgrim character in a roleplaying game. It includes: 1) A description of a pilgrim as a devout follower of a religion who journeys to important religious sites to strengthen their faith through adventure and prove their devotion. 2) Suggested skills, languages, equipment, and a special ability called "Sightseer" that provides advantages when traveling near pilgrimage sites. 3) Tables to randomly generate a pilgrim's personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws that define their character.

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    d10 Ideal

    Pilgrim
    1 Courage. Sometimes you must do what must be done,
    You are a devout adherent of a particular god or faith, proving no matter the consequences. (Chaotic)
    such by journeying to places of importance for your religion.
    Through conviction and grit you will come to see the 2 Expansion. You must make sure your god is the most
    powerful one, revered at many sites. (Evil)
    locations most celebrated by your people. Along the way
    you'll likely get into adventures, the better to test your 3 Generosity. Others should benefit from the fruits of
    devotion. The Silver Flame religion is particularly prone to your blessings. (Good)
    having pilgrims. 4 Humility. One must hold themselves to the highest
    standards before judging others. (Neutral)
    Skill Proficiencies: History, Religion
    Languages: Two of your choice 5 Tradition. We have a place in the continuity of history
    Equipment: A holy symbol, a staff, blanket, a set of common and we should honor the past. (Lawful)
    clothes, and an alms box containing 15 gp. 6 Wonderment. The world is full of inspiring sites and
    moments of incredible beauty. Find them. (Any)
    Feature: Sightseer
    You know a number of routes, points of interest, and places to 7 Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have
    stay along the way to various religious sites throughout the faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
    known world. You can usually find cheap lodging, shortcut 8 Charity. I distribute money I acquire to the people who
    roads, and other useful advantages when on a journey, so really need it. (Good)
    long as you are somewhat near a pilgrimage site for your 9 Aspiration. I seek to prove my self worthy of my god's
    religion. Sometimes you even know bits of trivia about the favor. (Any)
    area, usually relating to your god.
    10 Change. We must help bring about the changes the
    gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
    Suggested Characteristics
    Pilgrims are defined by their devotion and take pains to prove d10 Bond
    it. At the same time they are sightseeing tourists, initially
    along for the thrill of adventure and the supposed importance 1 I must prove my faith in some way before I die.
    of their holy journey. They are a strange mix of thrill-seeker 2 Non-believers shall not foul the sites of my faith.
    and pious devotee.
    3 I am not worthy of riches.
    2d8 Personality Trait 4 The weak must be protected.
    2 I find it calming to live a simple lifestyle with few 5 No temptation will seduce me from my vows.
    possessions.
    6 I will visit every major pilgrimage site my people hold
    3 It's important for me to spread the word of my god to dear.
    all, especially those of other races and cultures.
    7 I owe everything to my home village/clan, for pooling
    4 I believe my god speaks to me in my dreams. their resources to have me educated.
    5 Though I seem pious, I often break my vows when 8 I owe everything to my mentora wonderful person
    tempted. who was taken from this life early.
    6 My journey is holy and I try not to profane it with 9 I am fascinated by the beauty and wonder of this land.
    revelry or unnecessary violence.
    10 I can never settle down in one place.
    7 No one is more devout than me. No one.
    8 I'm not actually all that devout; I'm just out here for d10 Flaw
    the adventure or in order to escape my family.
    1 I am at times hostile to those not of my faith.
    9 Whittling is how I spend much of my time.
    2 I take foolish risks because I think I'm being tested by
    10 There's nothing I like more than a good mystery. my god.
    11 Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude. 3 I hold my own wisdom above that of others.
    12 My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like 4 I am overly curious and concerned with the private
    the most wonderful and important person in the lives of others.
    world.
    5 I hold to tradition at the expense of adaptability.
    13 I'm haunted by memories of war. I can't get the
    images of violence out of my mind. 6 I'll do anything to protect the reputation of my
    church.
    14 I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the
    fairest often have the most to hide. 7 My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those
    that profess faith in my god.
    15 I idolize a particular hero of my faith and constantly
    refer to that person's deeds and example. 8 I have an addiction.
    16 I have seen many strange things on my journeys and 9 I am wary of others who might harm me or be agents
    enjoy telling tales. of darkness.
    10 I have a tendency to be unintentionally insulting or
    boastful.

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