Pesky Sidekick
Social Fault
You have attracted the attention of a character who seeks to help you, often in disastrous ways. This person sees themself as your sidekick, guardian angel, assistant or something similar. The sidekick is perpetually getting themself caught by the bad guys, "fixing" your prized possessions, and falling down wells. The Pesky Sidekick requires near-constant help instead of giving it, severely slowing the PC's progress. And it's all done in the name of good intentions. The pesky sidekick should be in a position which makes it hard to do away with them completely. If the sidekick is pushed away, they come back. If the sidekick is sent away on a nigh impossible, time consuming task, he or she will undoubtedly return, perhaps even triumphant, but with more trouble in tow than the spoils are worth. If the pest is killed, someone will want to take revenge on the PC, the PC may be put on trial, and the PC's reputation will be severely affected.
Pesky sidekicks can be wannabe heroes, strong-willed children, enamored strangers, or desperate hobos. A pesky sidekick might even become antagonistic towards other PCs out of jealousy, envy, or protection. Unlike the Loved One, the pesky sidekick does not respect personal boundaries or property, constantly seeks to be around the PC, and has very poor judgment.
Pesky sidekicks blend very well with characters who are famous or attractive. Pesky sidekicks should not be considered part of a PC's retinue and are never under a PC's control.
