The Order of the Watchers is an organization that is dedicated to the protection of the material plane from outside influences. Particularly Fey, Fiends, Elementals, and Aberrations. They are primarily an organization of Paladins who have sworn the Oath of the Watchers. They are always looking for members, and will accept anyone willing to fight, this is usually due to some type of prior traumatic experience with what they refer to as, “Outsiders”.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: A Badge of Membership, Alchemist's Supplies, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Brotherhood of the Watchers
You are a member of a well known and respected organization. When you are in need, other members of the Order, will help you to the extent that they can. You are expected to handle small to medium scale threats from Outsiders on your own, or with whatever team or group you can leverage. However, when your need is truly dire, you can summon the Brotherhood, and they will answer.
Suggested Characteristics
Outsiders have literally no care for or concern over the fate of humanity or sentient creatures in general. They tend to view them as playthings, food, or tools; nothing more. You have seen the results of this over and over, and it has left its mark on you. No one can survive these experiences unscathed. The way that each individual copes with these situations varies from person to person.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I’m always polite and respectful.
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2
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I’m haunted by memories of atrocities. I suffer nightmares from the horrors I have seen.
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3
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I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
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4
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I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my experiences with and defeats of Outsiders.
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5
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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6
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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7
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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8
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal |
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1
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
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2
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Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
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3
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Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they open the doors for things to take advantage of the system. This always leads to people getting hurt. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
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5
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Live and Let Live. The real danger doesn't come from this plane. People can figure out their differences, Outsiders are the real threat. (Neutral)
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6
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World. What matters are the people and creatures of the material plane. They are worth any cost to protect. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
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2
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Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
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3
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My honor is my life.
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4
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
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5
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Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
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6
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I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
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Flaw |
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1
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The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
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2
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I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
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3
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I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
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4
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My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
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5
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I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
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6
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I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
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