As a Medjay you are protector of the people. Whether you serve your village, city, or even your whole country, you strive to protect and serve those people. You uphold these values of protecting and serving the people, in any way you see just. Medjay take on a large variety of jobs, so therefore you have a large variety of skills. Most Medjay specialize in certain fields, such as being a bodyguard, a private investigator, fighting bandits or even soldiers. You are also used to crafting your own gear and armor from materials earned, found or hunted.
- Skill Proficiencies: Pick two from Animal Handling, Survival, Investigation, Intimidation, Athletics, Acrobatics, Religion, History
- Tool Proficiencies: Smith's tools, Leatherworker's tools, Vehicles (land)
- Languages: Any one language, usually the one spoken in your village/town/city or the one spoken by your common employers.
- Equipment:
Two sets of artisan’s tools (Smith's and Leatherworker's), a Camel mount, a Little Bag of Sand from your home town, 5 Torch, Pouch, a Hunting Trap, a set of traveler's clothes, a badge signifying that you are a Medjay, and a pouch containing 10 gp
As a medjay you can serve a variety of people, here is a table that can help provide a preferred employer or a group of people that you favor.
| d6 | Medjay duties |
|---|---|
| 1 | I serve all the people, traveling from place to place looking for people to help |
| 2 | I serve as a private mercenary, anyone who comes to me and has coin is an employer |
| 3 | I serve nobody, pursuing private interests that will better the world |
| 4 | I serve a protector of a family, they can be anywhere from nobles to commoners |
| 5 | I serve as a protector and servant to my pharaoh/king |
| 6 | I serve with a military/police force as a special opperative |
As a Medjay you are heavily sought as a mercenary or just out of the good of your heart. Anywhere you go it is easy to find work and someone who will provide a place to stay in turn of services.
Suggested Characteristics
To a Medjay, social status does not matter, rich or poor you are willing to help. You do not see anyone above or below you or others, we are all people. Your only rule is to not harm an innocent.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge people by their actions, not their words. |
| 2 | If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. |
| 3 | When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. |
| 4 | I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments. |
| 5 | I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others. |
| 6 | Thinking is for other people. I prefer action. |
| 7 | I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. |
| 8 | I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
| 2 | Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) |
| 5 | Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. |
| 2 | I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land. |
| 3 | A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter. |
| 4 | My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 5 | I protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| 6 | I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. |
| 2 | I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
| 3 | The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. |
| 4 | I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. |
| 5 | Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. |
| 6 | I have trouble trusting in my allies. |
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