Mortal God (5e Background)
Mortal God
Once you were a God, now you are just a mortal. Whether you were punished by your pantheon or simply wished to be among the mortals, you now wander the world stripped of your invulnerability.
Skill Proficiencies: History, Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Pick any
Languages: Celestial
Equipment: A holy symbol, disguise kit, musical instrument or gaming set, set of common clothes, and belt pouch containing 25 gp
Personification
| d6 | God of |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death |
| 2 | Love |
| 3 | Nature |
| 4 | Storms |
| 5 | Trickery |
| 6 | War |
Feature: Never Forget a Face
You've been around a long time. As such, you always remember people you've come across or places you've been, even if they've aged decades. You'll immediately notice any physical changes, such as scars or tans. If the person is disguised, magically or otherwise, you'll find them familiar but won't recognize them outright.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sometimes I forget how fast time moves |
| 2 | I constantly take my anger out on mortals |
| 3 | I'll often test the limits of my mortality |
| 4 | This situation is temporary, I know it |
| 5 | I enjoy playing pranks on unsuspecting mortals |
| 6 | I'm on a desperate search for others like me |
| 7 | The more sensations I learn, the better |
| 8 | I think mortals are amusing |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mortality. Everything is temporary (Neutral) |
| 2 | Defend. Mortals deserve our protection (Good) |
| 3 | Natural. Gods are a force of nature (Neutral) |
| 4 | Worship. We rule the mortals (Lawful) |
| 5 | Unstoppable. Nothing can stop me (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Superiority. Mortals are beneath me (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I distance myself from those I know will die before me |
| 2 | I am in love with a mortal that I can never be with |
| 3 | There is a connection between me and all the elements |
| 4 | I get along with mortals better than I did with gods |
| 5 | My memories of my former life are slowly disappearing |
| 6 | I still wear my godly garments |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am often indifferent to human suffering |
| 2 | My behavior can be alien and off-putting |
| 3 | I'm still stuck in the past, with my former glory |
| 4 | I am angered by things mortals wouldn't be |
| 5 | My lack of subtly tends to draw attention |
| 6 | I forget about my new body's limitations |
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