Dragon Cultist
You are an initiate for a cult of a Chromatic Greatwyrm, Dracolich, or a dragon god. You discovered or were recruited to the cult and were trained to value: duplicity, secrecy, and determination. You were offered the aid of the cult and further access to arcane knowledge and occult arts in exchange for your absolute allegiance. Even if you are not an active member of the cult, you know that once a cult member, always a cult member.
Skill Proficiencies
Choose two from: Arcana, Deception, History, Investigation or Religion. Caligrapher’s Supplies.
Languages
Draconic or any one language if you know Draconic.
Equipment
Calligrapher’s Supplies, dagger, glass bottle, lamp, manacles, 2 oil flasks, 2 pouches, robe and rope.
Starting Gold
10 GPs
Features
Sign of the Dragon
You have established passwords, handshakes, and gestures. You are able to determine if a member of your cult is located within a settlement immediately and can identify them after brief contact (even nonverbal).
Draconic Magic
Touched by draconic magic you know the cantrips Encode Thoughts and Thaumaturgy.
Center of Worship (1D8)
Petty cults worship imperfect beings. The Cult of the Dragon worships the apex of evolution, the pinnacle of power. 1- Black Greatwyrm (Suggested: Rhashaak) 2- Blue Greatwyrm (Suggested: Iymrith, the Desert’s Doom) 3- Green Greatwyrm (Suggested: Old Gnawbone) 4- Red Greatwyrm (Suggested: Klauth, Slayer of Ancient Dragons) 5- White Greatwyrm (Suggested: The Old White Death) 6- Dracolich (Chaotic Evil) 7- Archdevil Tiamat (Lawful Evil) 8- Sardior, the Ruby Dragon (Neutral)
Personality Tables
Personality Traits (1D8)
| Roll | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | I adorn my person and objects with draconic symbolism. |
| 2 | I will happily stop everything I am doing to go and learn a tidbit about dragons I was unaware of. |
| 3 | I am fiercely protective of non metallic dragons. |
| 4 | I am unflinching in the face of death, knowing the faith I have will be rewarded. |
| 5 | I try to put on airs, maybe more than I should, so I properly represent the cult. |
| 6 | I try to emulate dragons and be prideful and hoard wealth. |
| 7 | I scoff at non draconic religion, it really is so barbaric and uncultured. |
| 8 | I have a hideous burn or scar that I attribute to a dragon’s attack (Which may or may not be true). |
Ideals (1D6)
| Roll | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | I wish to restore the lost faith of the Gem Dragons (Sardior) (Good) |
| 2 | I am a devout member, what my elders say, I will follow (Lawful) |
| 3 | The cult is a convenient outlet for my bloodlust. I will use my membership to justify my countless victims (Evil) |
| 4 | I will destroy all other religions until only the cult remains (Chaotic) |
| 5 | I would slaughter nations if my patron commanded (Evil) |
| 6 | I only want to further the works of my chosen patron (Neutral) |
Bonds (1D6)
| Roll | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | A dragon saved my life, I will repay that debt. |
| 2 | The brotherhood of the cult is my only family. |
| 3 | I believe the blood of dragons flows through my veins (May or may not be true). |
| 4 | I must understand every aspect of dragons. |
| 5 | I was wronged by a metallic dragon and now I seek to undermine them. |
| 6 | I was duped and signed a contract and am now bound to this crazy cult thing. |
Flaws (1D6)
| Roll | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | I view others outside of the cult as lesser. |
| 2 | I couldn’t care less unless we’re talking about dragons. |
| 3 | I just want to watch the world bathe in dragonfire. |
| 4 | I put 110% of my faith in the cult and its actions. |
| 5 | I’m pretty sure I am a dragon secretly, maybe my memories were altered to limit my power. |
| 6 | I hate to part with even a single copper piece. |