Prerequisite: Halfling or Dwarf
"Halflings work readily with others, and they are loyal to their friends, whether halfling or otherwise. They can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or communities are threatened." - PHB
You carry a noble title, to be a champion of the people and the village or town you defend. The Order of the Charging Paw was founded by a group of dwarves and Halflings that decided to take up arms against those who would harm their kin. In doing so they trained to use their size to their advantage and are currently and historically renowned for their mounted martial proficiency and ferocity in combat with even the simplest weapons. These noble defenders made uses of Mastiffs, Battle Rams, Elk, Horses and many other creatures that they could train and ride to quickly close distance with their opponents and even the odds of the "tall folk".
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument.
- Languages: Two of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a writ of travel, and a purse containing 25 gp
Thanks to your noble work whenever you seek a mount or a smith that specialize in special armor for halflings and dwarves you know just where to go. Some stable owners that have seen your work may offer free or discounted mounts, and the same goes for smiths. Additionally if you have a order trained mount they get the Bred for Battle perk and can understand your Halfling or Dwarven language.
Bred For Battle. You and your companion have advantage on saving throws against being frightened when you are mounted.
Suggested Characteristics
Members of The Order of the Charging Paw are often common citizens of tight-knit communities that join out of necessity or a sense of duty. You decide what called you to service whether it be a personal promise, family tradition, a grave necessity or you seek glory and fame on the field of battle.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My eloquent speech makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world. |
| 2 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
| 3 | I live by the code of a knight but have the heart of any common folk. |
| 4 | I take great pains so that other do not have to. |
| 5 | I love to get my hands dirty, honest work makes brothers of us all. |
| 6 | I will protect my village at any cost, and i mean ANY. |
| 7 | My favor, once lost, is lost forever. |
| 8 | If you do my people injury, I will crush you, tarnish your name, and salt your fields after burning them to the ground. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the need of a battalion to back me. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will threaten me or my kin. (Evil) |
| 5 | Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
| 6 | Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people who cannot protect themselves. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my superiors. |
| 2 | My mount and I are inseparable. |
| 3 | Nothing is more important than the other members of my garrison. |
| 4 | I walk this path to impress someone I admire. |
| 5 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
| 6 | The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
| 2 | I never show an enemy mercy, even when they've surrendered. |
| 3 | If someone insults me or my order I take it as a personal insult of honor and demand a duel. |
| 4 | I have an insatiable desire for combat. |
| 5 | I joined the order to get special privilege from the commoners. |
| 6 | I flaunt my position to all. |
When your heroics spread people take notice, when you seek shelter for the night people will offer you a safe and modest accommodation for the night as long as you are not hostile or have an obvious reason not to trust you.
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