Judicator

The dangers of the world are vast and unknown. So you decided to raise to the call to protect those you care about, and those who would never know what you've done. You joined The Judicators, an international defensive force dedicated to rooting out evil, corruption, and monsters. From the politically neutral territory granted them over 400 years ago, The Judicators stand watch from their fortress city of Fulcrum, and train those who flock to their ranks in the ways of primitive forensic investigation, survival, combat, and the restricted use of firearms. But The Judicators are not inflexible in the ways of the world, and a sizable number of their ranks feel they may serve better as Adventurers, either as part of a mobile party or alone, known as Freeblades. Your contacts and rank remain secure, but resources are limited as your freedom in the way you operate has grown.

When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine what kind of experiences you had during your Judicatorial career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village militia. Did you root out any specific corruption, evil, or slay any notable monster? What caused you to take the life of a Freeblade Judicator?

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land), firearms

Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp, one Primitive Firearm from the list provided

Suggested Characteristics

The horrors of certain scenes you were called in to deal with combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all Judicators, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3	I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
4	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
5	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6	I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7	I have a crude sense of humor.
8	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

d6	Ideal
1	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5	Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6	Civilization. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3	My honor is my life.
4	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.