Shadow Walker Trainee

 

You have trained under the masters of shadow within the NN. You have trained to become a shadow walker, a general term to define a large grouping of guards, assassins, scouts, and more that work within the NN.

There are several places within the NN where you might have trained, the top two being locations within the capital city of Shadow's Grasp and the southern city of Flushnat, however, there may be other locations all over in various towns or environments. You may have even been trained personally while traveling.

Shadow walker training heavily focusses on personal abilities and is usually customized per individual. This also teaches the trainees to be adaptive and to be creative with their attacks. This promotes individuality within the order.

You are also trained to spot those who would hide from you. As a master of stealth, you are better able to spot those using familiar techniques.

 

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit

Languages: Two languages of your choice

Equipment: A disguise kit, Emblem of the Shadow Walker Trainee, Shadow Walker Guidelines, caltrops (bag of 20), a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Shadow Walkers are shaped heavily by their time in training. Their training and education can affect their bonds and ideals. Their flaws are shaped by their training just as much as their ideals and bonds, either using their abilities for crimes or perhaps taking an ideal to an extreme.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I idolize a particular member in the Shadow Walkers, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2	I prefer not to talk unless it's necessary.
3	I am uncomfortable in open spaces, where I'm too exposed.
4	My mood is constantly dark and pessimistic, like the shadows I reside in.
5	I quote (or misquote) the Shadow Walker guidelines in many situations.
6	I don't like killing, if something can be resolved peacefully, I will do my very best to do so.
7	I’m a bit of a show off, especially around other Shadow Walkers. I like to impress them.
8	I enjoy the dark and will tend to stay out of direct light. The darkness is safe, it's warm, it's comforting.

d6	Ideal
1	Rules. Rules and guideline should always be followed to the letter. (Lawful)
2	Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3	Sacrifice. I must protect my king and country by any means necessary. (Chaotic)
4	Power. I hope to fulfill my potential and become a fully recognised Shadow Walker. (Any)
5	Darkness. The light is a parasite within the cosmic darkness. I will work to extinguish all light, be it literal or not. (Evil)
6	People. I only care about my family and friends. I don't care about the country or the king, I simply serve them to protect those I love. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	I have a secret that would be the end of me were it to be uncovered.
2	I only joined to gain abilities that would aid me in my revenge, and I intend to get it.
3	I owe my life to the Shadow Walker who took me in when my parents died.
4	Everything I do is for the common people.
5	I will do anything to protect my king and country.
6	I must fulfill my duties to the best of my abilities whenever I am called upon to do so.

d6	Flaw
1	I have a tendency to steal, it's barely a thought anymore.
2	Once someone has challenged my ability I will not back down no matter how dangerous the situation.
3	Violence is my answer to almost any situation.
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.

Contacts

A Shadow Walker trainee will have at least one contact from their organization.

d4	Contact
1	King's Guard - You know a shadow walker that has made it on to the king's personal guard. They may be able to help you seek council with the king.
2	Master - You are close to the person who trained you. They may be able to help you further.
3	Wanderer - You know a shadow walker wanderer. Wanderers are trained to travel the country, helping others without seeking recognition. They protect the country from within.
4	Spy - You know a spy in enemy territory working for the NN. He may be able to help you gain info on somebody. Just be careful, they can bring unwanted attention to you if they get caught.