Category: Personality/Profession

Description: "Priest" is used in a general sense - this character could belong to any religion.

A corrupt priest advocates all the goals and virtues of his priesthood, but don't truly believe in them. Most people believe he's pious, but he's not. He may just not have the willpower to follow the tenets of his religion, but he may also be a veritable villain.

Corrupt priests charge for religious services, steal from their temples, and/or use their positions to seduce religious people. They are don't follow the rules.

A corrupt priest may evolve into a False Messiah.

Combat Technique: They usually avoid combat.

Preferred Skills: Persuasion.

Benefit: Since the corrupt priest seems to be devout, he may be able to count on his church for protection.

Disadvantage: None.

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Appropriate For: Npcs and villains.