Gm Tools
Ideals | |
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1 | Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful) |
2 | Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) |
3 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
4 | Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) |
5 | Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith's religious hierarchy. (Lawful) |
6 | Aspiration. I seek to prove my self worthy of my god's favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any) |
7 | Independence. I am a free spiritno one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) |
8 | Fairness. I never target people who can't afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful) |
9 | Charity. I distribute money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good) |
10 | Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic) |
11 | Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) |
12 | Aspiration. I'm determined to make something of myself. (Any) |
13 | Honor. I don't steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) |
14 | Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic) |
15 | Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good) |
16 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
17 | People. I'm loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
18 | Redemption. There's a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
19 | Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good) |
20 | Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten. (Lawful) |
21 | Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic) |
22 | Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) |
23 | People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I perform. That's all that matters. (Neutral) |
24 | Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) |
25 | Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
26 | Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) |
27 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
28 | Might. If I become strong, I can take what I wantwhat I deserve. (Evil) |
29 | Sincerity. There's no good pretending to be something I'm not. (Neutral) |
30 | Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
31 | Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful) |
32 | Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good) |
33 | Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her livelihood. (Chaotic) |
34 | Greed. I'm only in it for the money. (Evil) |
35 | People. I'm committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
36 | Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any) |
37 | Greater Good. My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good) |
38 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
39 | Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic) |
40 | Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil) |
41 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
42 | Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there're nothing left to know. (Any) |
43 | Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
44 | Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
45 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic) |
46 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
47 | Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
48 | Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
49 | Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
50 | Greater Good. It is each person's responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe. (Good) |
51 | Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful) |
52 | Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) |
53 | Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral) |
54 | Glory. I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my clan. (Any) |
55 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
56 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
57 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
58 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
59 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
60 | Self-improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. |
61 | Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) |
62 | Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards. (Lawful) |
63 | Freedom. The sea is freedomthe freedom to go anywhere and do anything. (Chaotic) |
64 | Master. I'm a predator, and the other ships on the sea are my prey. (Evil) |
65 | People. I'm committed to my crewmates, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
66 | Aspiration. Someday I'll own my own ship and chart my own destiny. (Any) |
67 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
68 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
69 | Independence. When people follow orders blindly they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic) |
70 | Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
71 | Ideals aren't worth killing for or going to war for. (Neutral) |
72 | Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) |
73 | Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) |
74 | Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful) |
75 | Change. The low are lifted up, and the high and mighty are brought down. Change is the nature of things. (Chaotic) |
76 | Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death are like in the gutters. (Evil) |
77 | People. I help people who help methat's what keeps us alive. (Neutral) |
78 | Aspiration. I'm going to prove that I'm worthy of a better life. (Any) |
Bonds | |
1 | I would die to recover an ancient artifact of my faith that was lost long ago. |
2 | I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic. |
3 | I owe me life to the priest who took me in when my parents died. |
4 | Everything I do is for the common people. |
5 | I will do anything to protect the temple where I served. |
6 | I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy. |
7 | I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that this individual never crosses paths with me or those I care about. |
8 | I owe everything to my mentora horrible person who's probably rotting in jail somewhere. |
9 | Somewhere out there I have a child who doesn't know me. I'm making the world better for him or her. |
10 | I come from a noble family, and one day I'll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me. |
11 | A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I'll have my revenge. |
12 | I swindled and ruined a person who didn't deserve it. I seek to atone for my misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself. |
13 | I'm trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. |
14 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. |
15 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back. |
16 | I will become the greatest thief that ever lived. |
17 | I'm guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
18 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
19 | My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love. |
20 | Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I'll get it back. |
21 | I want to be famous, whatever it takes. |
22 | I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's. |
23 | I will do anything to prove myself superior to me hated rival. |
24 | I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe. |
25 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. |
26 | I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land. |
27 | A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter. |
28 | My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. |
29 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
30 | I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. |
31 | The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me. |
32 | I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I'm still looking for someone worthy. |
33 | I owe my guild a great debt for forging me into the person I am today. |
34 | I pursue wealth to secure someone's love. |
35 | One day I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all. |
36 | I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood. |
37 | Nothing is more important than the other members of my hermitage, order, or association. |
38 | I entered seclusion to hide from the ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them. |
39 | I'm still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my seclusion, and it still eludes me. |
40 | I entered seclusion because I loved someone I could not have. |
41 | Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to the world. |
42 | My isolation gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can destroy. |
43 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family. |
44 | My house's alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs. |
45 | Nothing is more important that the other members of my family. |
46 | I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises. |
47 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
48 | The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. |
49 | My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me. |
50 | An injury to the unspoiled wilderness of my home is an injury to me. |
51 | I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland. |
52 | I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. |
53 | I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it. |
54 | It is my duty to provide children to sustain my tribe. |
55 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
56 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
57 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
58 | My life's work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
59 | I've been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
60 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
61 | I'm loyal to my captain first, everything else second. |
62 | The ship is most importantcrewmates and captains come and go. |
63 | I'll always remember my first ship. |
64 | In a harbor town, I have a paramour whose eyes nearly stole me from the sea. |
65 | I was cheated of my fair share of the profits, and I want to get my due. |
66 | Ruthless pirates murdered my captain and crewmates, plundered our ship, and left me to die. Vengeance will be mine. |
67 | I would lay down my life for the people I served with. |
68 | Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. |
69 | My honor is my life. |
70 | I'll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. |
71 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
72 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
73 | My town or city is my home, and I'll fight to defend it. |
74 | I sponsor an orphanage to keep others from enduring what I was forced to endure. |
75 | I owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets. |
76 | I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me. |
77 | I escaped my life of poverty by robbing an important person, and I'm wanted for it. |
78 | No one else is going to have to endure the hardships I've been through. |
Flaws | |
1 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
2 | I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple's hierarchy. |
3 | My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god. |
4 | I am inflexible in my thinking. |
5 | I am suspicious of strangers and suspect the worst of them. |
6 | Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life. |
7 | I can't resist a pretty face. |
8 | I'm always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in. |
9 | I'm convinced that no one could ever fool me in the way I fool others. |
10 | I'm too greedy for my own good. I can't resist taking a risk if there's money involved. |
11 | I can't resist swindling people who are more powerful than me. |
12 | I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I'll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough. |
13 | When I see something valuable, I can't think about anything but how to steal it. |
14 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
15 | If there's a plan, I'll forget it. If I don't forget it, I'll ignore it. |
16 | I have a 'tell' that reveals when I'm lying. |
17 | I turn tail and run when things go bad. |
18 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I'm okay with that. |
19 | I'll do anything to win fame and renown. |
20 | I'm a sucker for a pretty face. |
21 | A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around. |
22 | I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat. |
23 | I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
24 | Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends. |
25 | The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. |
26 | I'm convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
27 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. |
28 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. |
29 | Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. |
30 | I have trouble trusting in my allies. |
31 | I'll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless. |
32 | I'm quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me. |
33 | No one must ever learn that I once stole money from guild coffers. |
34 | I'm never satisfied with what I haveI always want more. |
35 | I would kill to acquire a noble title. |
36 | I'm horribly jealous of anyone who outshines my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I'm surrounded by rivals. |
37 | Now that I've returned to the world, I enjoy its delights a little too much. |
38 | I harbor dark bloodthirsty thoughts that my isolation failed to quell. |
39 | I am dogmatic in my thoughts and philosophy. |
40 | I let my need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony. |
41 | I'd risk too much to uncover a lost bit of knowledge. |
42 | I like keeping secrets and won't share them with anyone. |
43 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
44 | I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever. |
45 | I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I'm quick to anger. |
46 | I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. |
47 | In fact, the world does revolve around me. |
48 | By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family. |
49 | I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants. |
50 | There's no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest. |
51 | I remember every insult I've received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who's ever wronged me. |
52 | I am slow to trust members of other races |
53 | Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. |
54 | Don't expect me to save those who can't save themselves. It is nature's way that the strong thrive and the weak perish. |
55 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
56 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
57 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
58 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
59 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
60 | I can't keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else's. |
61 | I follow orders, even if I think they're wrong. |
62 | I'll say anything to avoid having to do extra work. |
63 | Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation. |
64 | Once I start drinking, it's hard for me to stop. |
65 | I can't help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across. |
66 | My pride will probably lead to my destruction |
67 | The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. |
68 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. |
69 | I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many livesand I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
70 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
71 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
72 | I'd rather eat my armor than admit when I'm wrong. |
73 | If I'm outnumbered, I always run away from a fight. |
74 | Gold seems like a lot of money to me, and I'll do just about anything for more of it. |
75 | I will never fully trust anyone other than myself. |
76 | I'd rather kill someone in their sleep than fight fair. |
77 | It's not stealing if I need it more than someone else. |
78 | People who don't take care of themselves get what they deserve. |
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