Origins - Reiklander

A character that grew up among the Reiklanders gains the following mechanical traits from their Origin.

Reiklander

Faith and certainty of purpose make for a people determined to give all they have. The Reik is made strong by the unwavering faith of its people. All who toil for the good of the Reik are determined to let the Kaiser shine his light into the darkness, so that he may drive back the evil of the world.
A stalwart mind is an unshakable foundation:
Ability Score Increase: +1 Wisdom
Cultural Language: Lower Alvian

Reikstrupper

You have served in the military of the Klassenberg Reik. Disciplined and well equiped, you have fought rebels, monsters, wylders and other enemies of the state. Your strong mind and body were the backbone of Reik.

Social Stratum

Working Class

Weapon Proficiency

Simple, Martial weapons.

Armour Proficiency

Light, Medium armour.

Skill Proficiency

Athletics

Tool Proficiency

Land Vehicles. Choose one: Smith's tools, or Tinkerer's tools

Steel, Faith and Gunpowder

You gain proficiency in either Constitution saving throws, or Wisdom saving throws.

Starting Equipment

Breastplate, any Martial Weapon, chosen toolset

Starting Funds

One Silver Coin

Underempire Thug

You have lived your life in the hidden underbelly of the Reik. You have worked for gangsters, smuglers and thieves. You know your way around the autorities. A life of little opportunity has forced you to find your own fortune in unlawful ways.

Social Stratum

Working Class

Skill Proficiency

Stealth, Intimidation

Tool Proficiency

Thieves tools, Disguise kit

Criminal Contacts

You have a network of criminal contacts you can call upon. Once per adventure, you can generate an NPC with 3 Favour who is involved in illegal business. This NPC will be helpful to you, but large favours will require something in return.

Starting Equipment

Thieves' tools, Disguise kit

Starting Funds

One Silver Coin

Orthodox Klerus

You worked in the administrative clergy of the Klassenberg Reik. Dilligence and devotion to the law were your way of life. Do you still believe in the light of the Kaiser, or have you forsaken his teachings?

Social Stratum

Middle Class

Language Proficiency

Higher Alvian

Skill Proficiency

Religion, History

Tool Proficiency

Scholar's Tools

Starting Equipment

Scholar' tools

Starting Funds

One Bag of Silver

Uradel

You were a lower noble of the Klassenberg Reik. Your House was not by itself influential, so you were forced to play the Game of Houses. Political deals, backstabbing, and shifting allegiance were commonplace. You learned that when it comes to power, no one but your own can truely be trusted.

Social Stratum

Upper Class

Language Proficiency

Higher Alvian

Skill Proficiency

Performance or Deception

Tool Proficiency

Disguise kit, Forgery kit, Poisoner's kit

Starting Equipment

Disguise kit, Forgery kit, Poisoner's kit

Starting Funds

One Gold Coin

Hochadel

You were a high noble of the Klassenberg Reik. Your House was one of the most influential in the Reik, ruling over large swathes of land and commanding thousands of serfs and soldiers. Only the other Higher Houses could rival your power, and many would petition your House for favour. You learned what it takes to wield the reigns of power.

Social Stratum

Upper Class

Language Proficiency

Higher Alvian

Skill Proficiency

Performance or Business

Tool Proficiency

Choose any toolkit-

Starting equipment

One Gold Coin