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Urchin

You grew up on the streets. You know where to hide and when your puppy dog eyes will earn you a hot meal.

Why were you on the streets? Were you a runaway? An orphan? Or just an adventurous kid who stayed out late?

Skill Proficiencies
Sleight of Hand, and either Deception or Stealth.
Equipment
Common clothes, disguise kit.

Guttersnipe

When you're in a town or city, you can provide a poor lifestyle for yourself and your companions. Also, you know how to get anywhere in town without being spotted by gangs, gossips, or guard patrols.

Suggested Characteristics

Urchin Mementos

  1. A locket containing pictures of your parents.
  2. A set of (stolen?) fine clothes.
  3. A small trained animal, such as a mouse, parrot, or monkey.
  4. A map of the sewers.
  5. The key or signet ring that was around your neck when you were discovered as a foundling.
  6. A battered one-eyed doll.
  7. A portfolio of papers given to you by a fleeing, wounded courier.
  8. A gold tooth (not yours, and not in your mouth).
  9. The flowers or trinkets that you sell.
  10. A dangerous secret overheard while at play.

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