You are a harbinger of misfortune, a practitioner of curses, or perhaps just someone who revels in the suffering of others. For some, the path of the Malefactor is one of dark tradition, while for others it might be a form of resistance against perceived injustices. Either way, you know how to tap into dark energies to manipulate situations in your favor, often at the expense of others.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s Kit
Languages: 1 of your choice.
Equipment: A set of dark clothes, a small token or symbol representing your source of malevolent power (such as a small skull, a black gem, or a vial of dark liquid), a poisoner’s kit, a pouch containing 10 gp
Starting Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your class:
- clothes, traveler's
- poisoner's kit
Feature: Cursed Presence
You can instill a sense of dread or impending doom in those who dare cross you. This can act as a social leverage when trying to extract information, intimidate, or otherwise interact in a confrontational manner. People might not know why they fear you, but they often do. You can also sense places or individuals recently touched by significant curses or dark enchantments.
Suggested Characteristics
Malefactors often possess a dark charisma; people are drawn to them even if they shouldn’t be. They are generally intense, focused individuals with an air of danger about them. Whether they see their abilities as a curse or a gift can greatly influence their worldview.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| d1 | I wear my emotions on my sleeve; you'll always know where you stand with me. |
| d2 | I never speak louder than a whisper but make sure my words carry weight. |
| d3 | I enjoy gallows humor and find irony in dark situations. |
| d4 | No one would ever describe me as optimistic. |
| d5 | I am fatalistic, often pondering the nature of destiny and doom. |
| d6 | I'm quiet, always listening and observing before taking action. |
| d7 | I can't help but be drawn to objects or places with a dark history. |
| d8 | I have an unsettling stare that I'm not afraid to use. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| d1 | Power. With great malevolence comes great influence. (Evil) |
| d2 | Balance. Misfortune is a necessary counterpart to luck. (Neutral) |
| d3 | Rebellion. The established order must be brought down. (Chaotic) |
| d4 | Discipline. The use of curses and malevolent power must follow ancient traditions. (Lawful) |
| d5 | Vengeance. Someone must pay, and I'm here to collect. (Any) |
| d6 | Mystery. The world is full of hidden darkness; I aim to uncover it. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| d1 | I learned my dark arts from a mentor whose memory I honor. |
| d2 | I was wronged terribly and took up this path to exact vengeance. |
| d3 | I have seen the worst of humanity and this is my response. |
| d4 | I aim to protect a secret society or family that practices similar dark arts. |
| d5 | My powers stem from a cursed object that I must keep safe. |
| d6 | I use my powers to protect something or someone important to me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| d1 | I revel too much in the suffering of others, sometimes to my detriment. |
| d2 | I am quick to curse and slow to forgive. |
| d3 | My conviction that I am destined for a particular fate makes me reckless. |
| d4 | I often find myself in over my head but am too proud to admit it. |
| d5 | The source of my power is also my greatest vulnerability. |
| d6 | I am haunted by the first person I ever cursed, and it's making me question my path. |
Credits: Game Squires