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    The character grew up in near total isolation, interacting with only a handful of people. This was due to being kept as a pet by a dragon, hidden away by a noble family, or confined by a kidnapper. As a result, they are naive about social norms and fascinated by everyday things. However, their unusual upbringing has also made them highly self-sufficient and able to withstand boredom. They now wish to experience the world and form connections with others.

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    The character grew up in near total isolation, interacting with only a handful of people. This was due to being kept as a pet by a dragon, hidden away by a noble family, or confined by a kidnapper. As a result, they are naive about social norms and fascinated by everyday things. However, their unusual upbringing has also made them highly self-sufficient and able to withstand boredom. They now wish to experience the world and form connections with others.

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    The character grew up in near total isolation, interacting with only a handful of people. This was due to being kept as a pet by a dragon, hidden away by a noble family, or confined by a kidnapper. As a result, they are naive about social norms and fascinated by everyday things. However, their unusual upbringing has also made them highly self-sufficient and able to withstand boredom. They now wish to experience the world and form connections with others.

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    Background: Isolated Suggested Characteristics

    You grew up in a situation where you had very little contact Isolated characters are often naive to the outside world and
    with the outside world—or with anyone, for that matter. You find many parts of it alien or confusing. They may approach it
    can count on one hand the number of people you interacted with enthusiasm, wishing to become a part of society, or they
    with regularly during a large portion of your early life. While may be resistant and regard the world with fear and
    you are not totally uncivilized, having so few points of contact suspicion.
    with the outside world has left odd marks on your behavior. d8    Personality Trait
    Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Stealth 1 I'm always amazed when I see things I've only ever
    read about in books.
    Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from gaming sets, musical
    instruments and artisan tools 2 I've been isolated so long that I rarely speak,
    Equipment: A set of common clothes, a set of bone dice or preferring gestures and the occasional grunt.
    playing cards, a comfort item to fidget with (a very smooth 3 I'm oblivious to etiquette and social expectations.
    stone, a useless metal contraption, a worn piece of cloth, or
    something similar), 5 candles, and a pouch of 10 gp. 4 When I find someone who resembles a person I
    knew from back home, I get quickly attached.
    A Lonely Life 5 I find comfort in cramped, enclosed spaces.
    Something that happened in your childhood or early life 6 Never underestimate how easily I can be entertained.
    resulted in an extended period of isolation from society and
    confinement in a small area. Choose one of the following 7 I treat every new place I set foot in like it's some
    magnificent ancient wonder.
    options or roll on the table to determine the situation you
    developed in. Also consider what changed in your life that 8 I have proved time and time again that there is such
    motivated you to leave the place you were so accustom to and thing as a stupid question.
    set out on adventures.
    d8 Reason For Isolation
    1 I was taken by a dragon or other intelligent creature
    and kept in their lair as a trophy or pet.
    2 I am an illegitimate child of an important family, and
    my parents hid me away to protect their reputation.
    3 A kidnapper, mad magical scientist, or abusive family
    kept me locked away and did horrible things to me.
    4 A disease kept me bedridden for a long time.
    5 I was raised in an isolated monastery or cult with very
    few members.
    6 I suffer from extreme agoraphobia and refused to leave
    my home for a good part of my life.
    7 I was a social outcast, and decided I was better off
    keeping to myself and not leaving home.
    8 My family lived in the middle of nowhere, and I was
    never one for exploring the surrounding area.

    Feature: Boredom Resistance


    Having grown accustom to an environment where excitement
    is hard to find, you handle boredom and tedium far better
    than most. You are able to perform exceptionally boring or
    infuriatingly repetative tasks an ordinary person would not
    have the patience for, as long as you are otherwise
    comfortable and not in danger. For example, you can wait in
    the same place for a week without feeling the need to wander
    as long as you have enough supplies, or you can listen to a
    stranger ramble on for hours about a topic you have no
    interest in while pretending to be engaged the whole time.
    d6    Ideal
    1 Stability. I want my life to be predictable and safe.
    (Neutral)
    2 Change. I've had far too much sameness in my life.
    (Chaotic)
    3 Revenge. I hate that I'm so disconnected, and I will
    make the one who did this to me pay. (Evil)
    4 Connection. I crave meaningful friendships and want
    to attract others with kindness. (Good)
    5 Assimilation. I'd do anything to integrate into society
    for real. (Lawful)
    6 Aspiration. I've been nobody my whole life, I want to
    make myself somebody. (Any)

    d6    Bond
    1 I desperately want to return to my old life.
    2 I owe everything to those who rescued me from my
    previous lonely existence.
    3 The one who raised me decided it was best for me to
    finally go free. I want to make them proud.
    4 It is my dream to visit one spectacular place I have
    only heard about in books and stories.
    5 I left the closest thing I had to a friend back home. I
    hope to convince them to leave with me someday.
    6 I throw everything I have into my new friendships.

    d6    Flaw
    1 I'm not familiar with a lot of basic concepts normal
    people take for granted. What is this "spoon" of
    which you speak?
    2 I'm terrified of crowds and can't handle too many
    people at once.
    3 Everyone says I'm rude and offensive, but I don't
    know what I'm doing wrong.
    4 I spend so much time on my own that it's nearly
    impossible to get to know me.
    5 Now that I'm a part of the world, I enjoy its delights a
    little too much.
    6 I have a hard time accepting that trustworthy (or
    untrustworthy) people exist.

    Art Credit
    Art by Askhat Mizambekov on Artstation

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