You have spent your life protecting the lives of others.
Perhaps it was a noble who offered you coin and influence, or a crime boss who offered you power and respect. Maybe it was simply those who are physically weaker than you or someone you cared about like a family member.
Regardless of the circumstances, your life until now has revolved around guarding the lives of others.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2 from among Acrobatics, Athletics, Perception, Survival.
- Languages: Choose two standard languages (Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, Giant, Gnomish, Goblin, Halfling, Orc) to represent your history spent in the company of others.
- Equipment: Up to three trinkets from previous employers/charges, a healer's kit, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Your profession has put you in many rough spots but you have learned the ways in which areas are built, helping you to keep those under your protection safe even when being chased. At your DM's discretion, you are able to guide yourself and others to safety when under duress from non-magical, non-supernatural means and within an environment that would be reasonably known to you (cities, towns, ect).
Suggested Characteristics
Whether you are naturally drawn to protecting others or more interested in the material perks of the business, your skills in combat and perceiving and avoiding danger are top notch.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am dependable. |
| 2 | I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my experience relevant to almost every combat situation. |
| 3 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 4 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
| 5 | I don't like when strangers get too close |
| 6 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 7 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 8 | I always have a plan for what to do if things go wrong. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
| 2 | Guardian. My job is to keep others safe; I will die for those under my protection. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Prosperity. Good or Evil matters not when there is coin on the line. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the guardian. (Any) |
| 6 | Perseverance. No injury or obstacle can turn me from my duty. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My life was saved once. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. |
| 2 | I failed in my duties once and it tarnished my reputation and my pride. |
| 3 | I must set an example of hope for those who have given up. |
| 4 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 5 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| 6 | My family has a great debt that I was charged with paying off by risking my life for others. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am paranoid. Those in my protection never leave my sight. |
| 2 | I become irrational when innocent people are hurt. |
| 3 | I always think I know best for those I am protecting. |
| 4 | I will do anything to prevent people from seeing weakness in me. |
| 5 | I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants. |
| 6 | I see everything in clear-cut black and white. |
Comments