The Ubuyashiki Temples are an organisation that has existed since ancient times, dedicating its existence to working from the shadows and protecting the people of Gaia from anything that would seek to harm them. However, since the events of the Cult of Asgorath attempting to bring back the Dragon God of Creation in an effort to destroy the world, they have taken a more active role and have stepped out of their hidden Temples to begin patrolling the world and actively seeking out those that would see genocide or mass extinction unfold. 

Though not officially recognised by most governments, the Ubuyashiki Temples are located in almost every nation of Gaia, hidden in secretive locations that only the highest ranked of the organisation, the Hashira, have detailed locations for. 

Being accepted into an Ubuyashiki Temple is a rare occurrence, usually only the most talented of individuals are accepted. Even the children of current members may be disallowed from joining their ranks. The most common way to join and be accepted is for a person to seek out a member of the organisation and partake in a series of tests, passing all such tests will then result in the person being allowed entrance on a provisional basis. The rarest way to join, and by far the most difficult, is to be scouted directly by a Hashira. Impressing a Hashira will result in a person being offered a place within the Ubuyashiki Temples and even rarer still being offered a place directly under the Hashira whom had scouted them. 

Restriction

Only characters with the Monk Class and Way of the Breath Sub-class can use this background. 

Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics and your choice of Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, Perception, or Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Your choice of Calligrapher's Supplies, Cook's Utensils, or Herbalism Kit

Languages: Elvish and one standard language of your choice

Equipment: A Longsword, Emblem or Tattoo of rank, a piece of paper detailing your last orders, a uniform of the organisation (traveller's clothes in quality), and a pouch containing 5 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the acolyte background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as an Ubuyashiki Agent. (For instance, consider the words “faith” and “organisation” to be interchangeable.)

Your bond might be associated with other members of the organisation, or a location or an object that is important to your home temple or the organisation as a whole. The ideal you strive for is probably in keeping with the tenets and principles of the organisation, but might be more personal in nature.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2	I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
3	I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
4	Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
5	I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
6	I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods.
7	I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me.
8	I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.

d6	Ideal
1	Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
2	Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3	Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4	Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
5	Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
6	Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favour by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago.
2	I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
3	I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my parents died.
4	Everything I do is for the common people.
5	I will do anything to protect the temple where I served.
6	I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.

d6	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy.
3	My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god.
4	I am inflexible in my thinking.
5	I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them.
6	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.