Player Character Compilation
Player Character Compilation
Player Character Compilation
lands
Player Character
Compilation
FORBIDDEN LANDS
DESIGN AND WRITING
Pablo A. Falero
ILLUSTR ATIONS
Yayo Arellano
INDEX
INTRODUCTION 3
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Mrs. Pollmor had never seen such a peculiar group. She could identify their
origins by the shape of their muscles, by the lines of their weathered faces. But it
was the present that most caught his attention, the eyes of these people sparkled
with an insatiable hunger for adventure.
W
elcome to Xiphos Games Studio's Player
Characters Compilation for Forbidden
Lands. In this book you will find sixteen pre-
generated characters with their personal data, history, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHOOSING
appearance, personality and complete sheet so you can sit CHARACTERS
down and start playing immediately. While all characters can be chosen
The idea of developing
this content arose from a need: freely, the variety of professions in the
that anyone could have a quick and easy access door to this team, as well as kin differences, can
game. add a lot to the game, especially in
Not all players have the time or desire to create a long campaigns.
character sheet and think through their background and Mainly it is important to take
personality. It can also happen that a player is interested into consideration the roles and
in creating his own sheet, but does not know enough about strengths of each character, which
the world to integrate their character properly. do not necessarily coincide with their
This is especially true in a region as unique as Ravenland, professions. These characters do not
where ignoring its history and the characteristics of its follow stereotypes and may have a
species can result in the character being disconnected from few surprises in their set of Skills and
the drama, tragedy and adventures of this world. Talents.
At the same time, I find that the Legends and These considerations can be
Adventurers add-on does a poor job of offering full guided by the Gamemaster through
backstory generation, rather it seems to create characters advice and warnings, or directly
that are too generic. restricting the choices of the players.
With all this in mind, the Player Characters
Compilation is ideal for having deep adventurers ready for
any single game or campaign.
Stran huddled close to the hall fire, mug in hand, listening to the bard's warm
voice. He surveyed everyone present, mostly locals on their off hours. However, at
one of the tables there was a group that stood out. Just like him, none of them quite
fit in there.
H
aving made the relevant introductions and Some years passed where you dedicated yourself to
clarifications, it is time to address the central helping others with your compassion and powers in
theme and thoroughly describe each character in exchange for a small compensation. Things were finally
the compilation. Enjoy reading and make a place for them going well, but time did not forgive your elders. Despite
in your adventures in the Forbidden Lands! your magic, they were dying of age and you were left alone.
APPEARANCE
You are tall and thin, with fair skin and a bushy beard that
you trim regularly to keep it neat and aesthetic. Your hair is
RAMZO LOTALL always well-groomed and black as night, making a striking
You are an adult Ailander human, born on the plains of contrast with your pale green eyes.
Moldena. As a child, you and your family traveled from You wear a loose green robe that has lost its tint over the
town to town, hiding from the Blood Mist, earning a years, but you prefer it that way, you think it exudes respect.
living doing simple jobs. You never had a real home, every You don't look like the typical druid, you don't wear badges
day was a new adventure. You learned how to get sustenance that associate you with forests or wildlife. If someone had
from anywhere, including stealing and begging. You also to guess what you do for a living, they'd say you're a healer,
understood the importance of family and having someone apothecary, or even a scholar.
to lean on in case of need.
On one of your travels, you were lucky enough to meet
an elven druid named Zriguk, who took an interest in PERSONALITY
your attitude and peculiar way of life. For your part, you You are a friendly person who is willing to socialize and
became obsessed with his story and with the idea of being who seeks conciliation as a first option. People trust you
able to manipulate nature through magic. With the time of because you are always willing to help and have a warm, if
studying and practicing his basic teachings, you were able somewhat sad, smile.
to make enough progress for Zriguk to welcome you into You do not like violence, but you have prepared yourself
the druidic community. in case you must resort to it. You try to avoid these
STRAN ARGELDOS
You are an adult Ailander human, born in the small town
of Bellmare, on the edge of the Arina forest. You were born
into a family of shepherds who taught you that cattle are
the source of life. Naturally, you passed your childhood
in the plains around your village, tending your herd. You
spent your nights sleeping near the animals, dreaming of
adventure.
When you were sixteen you decided to leave your village
in pursuit of a more exciting life. You became a mercenary,
a warrior. Thanks to your combat skills and charisma,
you came to command a squad of soldiers who guarded
PERSONALITY merchant caravans.
You have lived many things in your centuries of life. You You were good at your job and your comrades admired
have fought battles that most have forgotten, but even you, but something happened, maybe you were betrayed,
those who have studied them could never understand what but you were defeated in an ambush. Your companions fell
it feels like to witness such horrors. That alienates you from but you survived... although you don't fully remember the
people while making you see them as ignorant children. situation, you had blood everywhere. Did any survive? Was
You have an important mission, as well as all your the traitor among you?
brothers of the Redrunners. However, for your safety you A few years passed in which you served as a personal
TALLDU CRAGDOS
You are an adult orc, born in the depths of the Arina forest
under the Úrhura clan, in the village of Ledzor Khuz.
From a young age you were a rebel. You preferred the
adrenaline rush of the unknown, constantly adventuring,
sleeping with different partners with no strings attached,
pretending to be someone else in different villages, stealing
and sneaking around without really needing to. You never
accepted your destiny leading a tribe tied to a strong warrior
for a husband.
Over time, both your mother and her conclave grew
accustomed to the idea that you would leave your home and
fail in your duty as a female. They let you go as Drifter, but
APPEARANCE
You have light brown skin, your ears are slightly pointed,
and your hair is black, long, and always tousled. Your height
is that of an average human male, so you impose respect
with your muscular and athletic figure, which you rarely CHARACTER SHEET
see the point in hiding. 23-years-old Orc Sorceress (adult).
Your eyes are mustard colored, so they can be mistaken Pride: No one can force you to do something you don't
for brown when you're trying to pass yourself off as a want.
human woman. As for your fangs, they're small and don't Dark Secret: It makes you anxious to imagine yourself in
protrude, so they don't cause a problem as long as you don't situations where you have no escape.
gesticulate too much with your mouth. STRENGTH 5, AGILITY 2, WITS 4, EMPATHY 3
PERSONALITY
Anyone who spends a few days with you will realize that you
are a melancholy person. Some will believe that it is due to
grew up without a real family or home. You searched for your elven blood, but those more observant will know that
other young orphans or runaways. They were called ghost it is something dark that torments you.
children and lived by stealing and doing odd jobs. You have given up who were your brothers, that speaks
You proved to be a leader as fearless as charismatic. You of your heart and your convictions, but you can't help but
kept the band together and motivated with your improvised miss the good times. You were happy, in a past that already
songs to the rhythm of your battered lyre. You always got seems too far away, and you doubt that you can ever be
out of trouble with a smile and saved your peers from the happy again. Perhaps, by finding a new family, spreading
authorities with clever tricks. your art and helping others, you can redeem yourself for
As you grew, hiding became more and more difficult the unspeakable act you committed.
and the spoils that you could reach were more juicy, but Deep down you want to meet Feoldall again and settle
the violence required was greater and greater. This brought accounts. You're not sure if you want to kill him or spare him.
obvious changes in the group's way of acting, changes that
you did not like at all.
They robbed at swordpoint several times, without CHARACTER SHEET
victims, until a robbery became complicated. Your friend 19-year-old Half-elf Minstrel (young).
Feoldall wanted a rich booty well defended, and with his Pride: Your songs make everyone who listens to them
insistence and initiative you attacked. The group had to happy.
kill several innocents, something you never recovered Dark Secret: You killed innocents in a robbery, you've
from. You separated from the group with sadness, but with never recovered from it.
conviction. STRENGTH 3, AGILITY 3, WITS 4, EMPATHY 5
VASK A HILLPEAK
You are a young halfling, born in the grasslands of Belifar,
in the village of Plumguard. You spent most of your
childhood in the kitchen, amid the aromas of soups, stews,
and concoctions. You learned the secrets of spices and the
joy of a well-cooked meal. You were happy in your family
environment, without fully understanding what was
happening around you.
However, as you grew up, the customs of your people
were wearing down your spirits and strengthening your
convictions, although in the opposite direction to those of
your people. The tensions with your family became more
and more frequent: they were ashamed of everything, the
weak were hidden, the most innocent or barely dissenting
acts were absurdly condemned as a disgrace. Finally the
situation became intolerable.
You disappeared into the woods and wandered for a
long time, living carefree, stealing and singing, making
alliances for a day and belonging nowhere. But as happens
to many, especially someone so used to life in company,
you wanted to find lasting friendships. PERSONALITY
You began to stay for longer periods in the towns, Due to the environment where you grew up, you reject lies
connecting with different travelers. Anyone would be and rumors about other people, but at the same time it is
infinitely better than the family you had in your distant difficult for you to trust people because you assume that
home. they will speak ill of you. In this sense, your past haunts
you in all your links.
In any case, you are always sincerely cheerful and willing
APPEARANCE to help others, perhaps driven to avoid gossip. You join the
You are as small as any halfling, though a few inches taller songs, you try to play instruments even if you have no idea,
than average. You have big brown eyes and brown hair, and you like to cook for others.
always tousled. In your hometown you had white skin, but When it is time to work you transform, you are a
the long days under the sun have toasted and tanned it. shadow in the night and you have almost no scruples. You
Your smile is wide and yellowish, sincere and cheerful. do your duty and collect the reward. Then you return to the
You don't take much care of your appearance and the usual inn, take off your hood and smile leaving behind any
clothes you wear often have cuts and holes, something that misdeeds.
would make your parents alarm (you like to think about it).
When night falls and you have to go out, you hide most
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CHARACTER SHEET
106-year-old Dwarf Warrior (old). APPEARANCE
Pride: You have faced all kinds of monsters. You are a slim and athletic girl, your features are fine
Dark Secret: Your fear of the Fog was so great that you and some who see you hooded would say that you were an
preferred your wife to leave alone. Alsena princess who has escaped from her home, which is
STRENGTH 6, AGILITY 2, WITS 3, EMPATHY 2 not entirely wrong.
Your skin is dark and delicate, although it is often dirty.
SKILLS: Might 2, Endurance 1, Melee 3, Crafting 3,
Move 1, Insight 1, Manipulation 1. Your hair is dark brown and kept cut untidily at jaw height.
In this context your emerald eyes stand out even more than
TALENTS: True Grit, Path of The Shield 2, Smith 1,
normal.
Builder 1.
No one looking at you would believe that you are a
GEAR: Warhammer, studded leather, small shield,
spy, not even a thief. That plays in your favor. It is very
rope (10m).
Resources: 1D8 Food, 1D6 Water. difficult for the authorities to mistrust you or for witnesses
to confirm having seen you when they see your figure and
your graceful features during the day.
PERSONALITY
YANDI DAKENT Despite always being very sure of yourself, the reality is that
You are a young human aslena galdana, from the plains of you often feel alone. You abandoned all those who loved and
Margelda. You grew up with cattle and horses, learning to valued you chasing a fantasy, the illusion of an exciting life.
take care of them and get the fruits of their efforts. When What you found were hardships and frustrations, dangers
the Blood Mist began to disperse, you were chosen by your and intrigues. Now you just hope to be part of a group that
village to undertake a long pilgrimage to the highlands and in time you can call family.
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DORDAGG
You are a young goblin, born in the gloom of the
Fangwoods. Your clan was a group of wolf and boar
riders who roamed the forests having petty squabbles and
pillaging nearby lands. From a very young age you were
taught to raise wolves, the animals became your passion
and you have achieved a connection with them. You grew
up wild and free, no one was ever able to tell you what to do,
and it still is today.
However, you never looted halflings. It was taboo for
your kind to do so, and you were raised with a duty to watch
over them, even at the cost of fighting other goblins. More
There is nothing you enjoy more than a quiet and clean than once you saw friends die in battles against lupines
job, that is, a job well done. To achieve this you use all the and other monstrosities in order to prevent them from
weapons at your disposal: grace is essential as well as Agility attacking one of their villages.
and speed. You do not hesitate to use seduction when the Last time, in the face of a great threat, several goblin
rest is not enough. However, in your personal life you are clans banded together to fight demons headed for a medium
reserved, quiet and shy. village. Your entire clan was slaughtered, and while the
When someone appeals to your feelings you build a wall creatures were repelled, you were forced to flee with your
of self-sufficiency and disdain. You should always appear trusty mount, Gray Wind.
unbeatable, poised and strong. That can wear you down Since then you have wandered around Ravenland
mentally and you need to isolate yourself for a few hours to getting into trouble, looking for a new clan to belong to
relax and put your mask back on. and with which to live all kinds of adventures.
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DELONE BINTRAND
You are an elderly half-elf, born in the woods of Vivend.
PERSONALITY You were raised by your wise elven mother and your taciturn
You have plenty of mischief and enthusiasm. Simple things human father, both of whom were loving and dedicated.
like smelling the grass or touching your wolf 's fur lift your They saw in you a good potential in magic to take care of
spirits in the morning. nature and serve the wandering red star of the skies. They
You don't fully understand the customs of humans, let always instilled in you a love for the forests as well as a sense
alone those of elves and dwarves. You just behave with a of duty to protect them.
mixture of innocence and cheekiness that often gets you However, over time you lost interest in a higher
in trouble. purpose. You wanted to live your own adventures, find your
When interacting with other people you are direct, you own goal in life. When your father died you decided it was
have no filters. You don't understand why someone would time to leave. Your mother took your quest as a logical stage
be offended or saddened by your words. The few who get and with warnings about the Blood Mist she let you go...
to know you know that you're not doing it out of cruelty, but they never saw each other again.
you're just a complete misfit. You experienced all kinds of things. You've escaped
Gray Wind is your best friend, you never part with him. Gorefiends and other fearsome monsters, teamed up with
They sleep next to each other every night, sharing warmth. adventurers from other races, spent entire seasons in towns
You would give anything for him and you know he would all over Ravenland. You always kept alive your compassion
do the same for you. It is difficult for them to separate even and affection for nature, but also your strong character and
for a few hours, but you understand that they must do so cynicism. Over the decades, you began to be the oldest of
if the place imposes it or the situation is too dangerous for the groups you were in, taking on the role of the moody
an animal. tutor, a facade you enjoy maintaining while letting out
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APPEARANCE
You are an older woman, tall and thin, you keep fit despite
your age. Your hair is completely covered in white gray, it's
somewhat curly and you wear it shoulder length.
Your skin is clear and the passage of time has given it no
respite. Your eyes are honey-colored, your gaze is unyielding
and cold. Age wrinkles help you to project an image of
severity. You know how to intimidate with silence.
You tend to stand tall and look down with an attitude of
superiority and weariness, but those who really know you
know that this is just a facade.
PERSONALITY
You feel like the mother of the unruly young people with CHARACTER SHEET
whom you usually surround yourself. It's hard to find 114-year-old Druid half-elf (old).
people your age who are still interested in adventures. Pride: You have lived countless adventures.
Because of this, you sometimes feel alone, out of place, as Dark Secret: You have lost more friends than you are
if you continue to do something that is no longer for you. willing to admit.
You believe that you are responsible for taking care STRENGTH 2, AGILITY 2, WITS 6, EMPATHY 3
of your companions and teaching them what they owe
SKILLS: Stealth 1, Move 1, Marksmanship 1, Lore 1,
Lore of the world. If necessary, you show yourself harsh, Insight 2, Survival 2, Manipulation 1, Healing 1,
insensitive, but it's for his own good. Nobody knows Animal Handling 2.
more than you about the dangers of Ravenland and the
TALENTS: Psychic Power, Path of Healing 1, Path of
difficulties that come with a life dedicated to facing them. Sight 2, Lucky 1.
Throughout your life you have spent countless nights
GEAR: Staff, studded leather cap, bandages, 3 silver.
traveling, you have been surrounded many times by the Resources: 1D6 Food, 1D6 Water.
Blood Mist, you have escaped from various Bloodlings.
Those demons can no longer surprise you, especially now
that the Mist is receding.
You feel that you have lost the purpose of your life or
that you never found it. That makes you sad and frustrates
you. You still have the hope of finding it, perhaps you are
fulfilling it now without realizing it. Perhaps your purpose IOLVOR EK ALHRA
is to guide a new generation of adventurers who will do You are a grown elf, born in the depths of Dankwood. As
something of incredible value in the Forbidden Lands. a child you were a wanderer, born from the shards of an
unknown elven ruby. You had no fixed place in life, the road
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APPEARANCE
You are a strikingly athletic and vigorous elf. Your skin is
very clear and delicate, supernatural, which added to your
calm and harmless expression gives you a youthful, almost Obviously you don't like meeting demons and other
childlike appearance. Your eyes are an intense blue color and violent monsters, but you have managed to get rid of them
your long hair is a blonde so light that it is confused with without losing your enthusiasm.
white. You have been forging your body with such naivety It is clear to anyone that you are a fish out of water and
that you seem perfect in the eyes of most humans, too they have tried to take advantage of you. However, you are
perfect. not a fool, you can see the lies and behaviors that do not
You usually wear white and silver with a very striking seem to be well-intentioned. With those who want to harm
blue cape. Without Lorelo or claiming it, to ordinary eyes you, you are merciless, but always with a friendly smile.
you seem like a nobleman with refined tastes, although in When you meet someone kind or with a good heart,
reality the quality of the fabrics is not remarkable at all. you are filled with the desire to talk to them and help them
You always carry with you a leather backpack where you in any way you can, even risking your life if necessary.
keep maps, documents, ingredients and grimoires.
CHARACTER SHEET
PERSONALITY 240-year-old Elf Sorcerer (adult).
You are fascinated by everything you have seen of this wide Pride: No matter the circumstances, you always remain
world. Even the smallest village is something incredible to optimistic.
your eyes, accustomed to the stillness of your homeland Dark Secret: You are not sure you have learned enough
and the few faces you knew there. The other races seem before embarking on your journey.
restless, changeable and very entertaining.
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APPEARANCE
You are a dwarf with graceful features. Having never
engaged in physical labor or combat, you maintain a
delicate and graceful appearance by the standards of your
species. If it weren't for your wide bones and stocky build,
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CHARACTER SHEET
78-years-old Dwarf Peddler (adult).
Pride: You can sell anything to anyone.
Dark Secret: Your desire to live adventures made you
abandon even your own husband.
STRENGTH 3, AGILITY 3, WITS 3, EMPATHY 5
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PELEK EVENSHINE
You are a half-elder, born in the hills of Belifar. You've
always loved the smell of fresh bread. You worked in
the kitchen since you were little, making the bread that
would later make others' mouths water. When you were
old enough, your father sent you to the front of his inn
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APPEARANCE are honest and work naturally. And if after some time you
Your face is rounded and your skin is very pink, almost red. can't find it, then you'll have to build it yourself.
You have short curly brown hair. Your eyes are very dark, like
a deep well, the iris of your pupil cannot be distinguished
with the naked eye. CHARACTER SHEET
Your body is small and stocky, you can only keep up 72-years-old Halfling Minstrel (old).
with your travels thanks to the unusual Endurance of your Pride: You are a skillful musician and an expert professional.
medium anatomy, although it is also true that you hire Dark Secret: You worry that others might think poorly
transports more and more often. of your lifestyle.
Despite your well-groomed appearance and friendly STRENGTH 2, AGILITY 2, WITS 3, EMPATHY 6
smile, time shows on your countenance. You always seem
SKILLS: Marksmanship 1, Lore 2, Insight 3,
tired and sad, as if life has let you down. Manipulation 3, Performance 3.
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PERSONALITY
From your family you inherited a strong sense of honor and
loyalty to your peers. You don't hesitate to put yourself in
danger in order to protect what matters to you and betrayal
is what you hate the most.
You are used to living on the edge and overcoming
difficult situations. Although it has been in a group, more
than once you faced terrible demons. These experiences
have marked and hardened you. You don't allow yourself to
leave anything to chance, especially when innocent lives are
at stake.
Those who usually interact with you tell you that you
are too rigid and structured for your age. There is always
someone trying to make you relax. But you have a hard
time lowering the lair, to stop being vigilant.
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