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Drifter

Classes Designed by VGCKenny

About this class

The Drifter is a person who originates from (or at least spent a considerable amount of time in) another time/realm/dimension, and through some magical means, has ended up in this place. The magic that brought them here also helps them bring a few other things from their point of origin, allowing them some of the amenities they are familiar with, but not like if they were still back where they came from. As they adapt to their new surroundings, they make the most of their new situation. They oftentimes bring a different perspective to situations, making them handy to call upon for help. They can feel lost, being a fish out of water, but if you show them kindness, and grace, they will return it in spades.

Domains

Core domain
Arcana
Homebrew domain
Summon

Starting stats

Evasion
11
Hit points
6

Hope feature

Dimensional Hideaway
Spend 3 Hope to clear either 1d4 Stress, 1d4 Hit Points, or 1d4 Armor Slots.

Class features

  • Lost in Translation

    Sometimes your otherworldly travels may leave you a little lost in this time and/or place. Whenever you fail a skill check, you may Mark a Stress to give yourself advantage.

  • Dimensional Debris

    Whenever you mark an Armor Slot, you may Spend a Hope to force the attacking creature to make a reaction roll (13). On a failure, the creature takes 1d20 magic damage. It becomes 2d20 at level 5.

Class items

  • An object that reminds you of home
  • A physical manifestation of your warping magic

Character questions

Background prompts

  1. Did you volunteer to traverse time, and space, or was it incidental?
  2. What is most different about where you are from, and where you are now?
  3. What do you like more about here than where you are from?

Connection prompts

  1. You were there when I first appeared in this place. What was your initial reaction?
  2. I tell you stories of where I’m from. Which one is your favorite?
  3. You have taught me a lot about this place. What was the most important lesson?

Discussion

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