Couth/GeneCortess

Human Fighter, Acolyte - 61 years or older

Family
You know who your parents are or were.

You were born in a temple

You grew up modest with your paternal or maternal aunt, uncle, or both; or extended family such as a tribe or clan

You have 7 siblings. 4 older. 2 younger. 1 is your twin.

Older: A neutral Merchant. They are friendly towards you. Alive, but doing poorly due to injury, financial trouble, or relationship difficulties
Older: A neutral good Farmer or herder. They are friendly towards you. Alive and quite successful
Older: A neutral Artisan or guild member. They are friendly towards you. Alive and well
Older: A neutral Politician or bureaucrat. They are friendly towards you. Alive and quite successful
Younger: A neutral good Politician or bureaucrat. They are friendly towards you. Alive, but doing poorly due to injury, financial trouble, or relationship difficulties
Younger: A neutral Laborer. They are friendly towards you. Alive, but doing poorly due to injury, financial trouble, or relationship difficulties
Twin: A neutral Entertainer. They are friendly towards you. Alive, but doing poorly due to injury, financial trouble, or relationship difficulties


Childhood
You lived in a large house.

You had several friends, and your childhood was generally a happy one.

You became a Acolyte because; An impassioned sermon struck a chord deep in your soul and moved you to serve the faith.

You became a Fighter because; You could always pick up just about any weapon and know how to use it effectively.


Life so far
Age: 61 years or older

You made an enemy of an adventurer. You are blameless for the rift. (Neutral good Human Rogue, Sage - 41-50 years) Work with your DM to determine this hostile character's identity and the danger this enemy poses to you.

You fought in a battle. You survived the battle, but you suffer from terrible nightmares in which you relive the experience. Work with your DM to come up with the reason for the battle and the factions involved. It might have been a small conflict between your community and a band of orcs, or it could have been a major battle in a larger war.

You fought in a battle. You escaped the battle unscathed, though many of your Friends were injured or lost. Work with your DM to come up with the reason for the battle and the factions involved. It might have been a small conflict between your community and a band of orcs, or it could have been a major battle in a larger war.

You fought in a battle. You suffered only minor injuries, and the wounds all healed without leaving scars. Work with your DM to come up with the reason for the battle and the factions involved. It might have been a small conflict between your community and a band of orcs, or it could have been a major battle in a larger war.

You suffered a tragedy. A current or prospective romantic partner of yours died. (Cause: Murdered). If the result is murder, roll 1d12. On a 1, you were responsible, whether directly or indirectly.

You went on an adventure. You learned a great deal during your adventure. The next time you make an ability check or a saving throw, you have advantage on the roll. Work with your DM to determine the nature of the adventure and the creatures you encountered.

You Spent time working in a job related to your background. Start the game with an extra 8 gp.

You fell in love or got married. If you get this result more than once, you can choose to have a child instead. Work with your DM to determine the identity of your love interest.

You fell in love or got married. If you get this result more than once, you can choose to have a child instead. Work with your DM to determine the identity of your love interest.

You fell in love or got married. If you get this result more than once, you can choose to have a child instead. Work with your DM to determine the identity of your love interest.

Smiles. https://jsigvard.com/dnd/life.php is a life that could have been but not. Below is how it all went down.

Childhood: Couth lived in a large house. He had several friends, and his childhood was generally a happy one. He became an acolyte because after an impassioned sermon struck a chord deep in his soul and moved him to serve Lathander and later the Order of the Aster.

Family: Couth grew up modest lived with his direct family. He has 3 siblings and those being 2 older and a twin (not identical).
Parents Johnson & Mary: Farmers and still alive on the family farm.
Older Brother Cord: Good Farmer. Alive and quite successful. Lives with parents.
Older Brother Roger: Artisan. Alive and well. Lives with parents.
Twin Ben: Entertainer. He is friendly towards Couth. Alive, but doing poorly due to injury, financial trouble. He left the family at an early age.
His Wife Fine: A sweet local girl. DEAD. She was a sole child, and her bureaucratic parents hate Couth.

Events: Orcs came loot and attacked his village in his younger days. After the fight, the village got a group together, and Couth wiped out the rest of the orcs that were bothering the village.

At the time he was married to Fine, a sweet local girl. While clearing the last of the orc, she was attacked and killed before Couth could save her. Couth was badly injured in his attempt to save her. His parents and brothers have forever not forgiven him for that. This is one reason he moved to Willowbrook.

Being that the family & wife's family are not in the current location, don't play a big part. That is just backdrop. Doesn't stop you from bringing such in. I did give some names.

What is current, is the temple life which is more in your area to create. I picture only 2 years there. His earlier life events when he was 21. He is now 23. Of course, that doesn't stop him from having a new sweet heart.

Age might be adjusted from the 21 base due to Order of the Aster training. So, a few years could be added to the 21 and 23. give a few years of the training before left. That training is also before the battle that took his wife and his scaring. He was in the battle due to being in the Order of the Aster.

I will get the deity and order area cleaned up. Right now, it is really in data format. LOL. Everything takes time.

Added thoughts

Lathander is Couth Greater deity who he refers to as the "Morninglord" who's symbol is "A Road traveling into a sunrise". Couth is called a Dawnbringer (Dawngreeter). He is the only Dawnbringer currently there. His orders are to serve as guard to the temple in Willowbrook.

Probably need to reduce this list some. Any ideals.

Personal characteristics Traits:
Personality: I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me. I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.

Ideals: I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost.

Bonds: Everything I do is for the common people.
Extra: Concern One of my loved ones left home to seek their fortune. I hope they're staying safe.
Extra: Division My family was split by a bitter feud. I still hope that they'll reconcile someday.
Extra: Romance Love never dies. It might flicker, but I'll never let it burn out.

Flaws: Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.
Extra: Anger I must learn to let go of my need for revenge on Orcs.
Extra: Anxiety I must learn to be confident in my ability to protect those I love. (Strike one.)
Extra: Denial I must learn to allow myself to grieve for the things I have lost. (To love again.)
Extra: Grief I must learn to move past the loved one that I lost. (To love again.)
Extra: Guilt I must learn to let go of my guilt for my failure to protect my loved one. (To love again.)
Extra: Isolation I must learn to open up and allow others to get close to me. (To love again.)
Extra: Resentment I must learn to let go of the anger that was born from my grief. (To love again.)
Extra: Shame I must learn to let go of my guilt for the mistakes that I have made. (To love again.)

Weapons & Items area is competed now. Just the back history needs work on now. Mechanics wise the character is complete. Appearance and Description next.

Personal Characteristics is done. Might want to look it over.