Guardsman

You have walked these streets your whole life and now protect them. You have been trained in the legal processes of the city and how to solve crimes with forensic investigation. You have a reliable knack for finding things and tend to know a few contacts in the criminal underworld to help with that.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, Poisoners tools

Equipment: An insignia of rank, a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

The training guards go through shapes their ideals, minds, and bodies. Some choose to uphold the law and act as a beacon of righteousness, but many opt in to corruptness and only exist to serve ruling powers and oppress the minority population.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I was on the scene of the worst crime this city ever saw. I still see it when I close my eyes.
3	I’ve lost too many partners, and I’m slow to befriend new ones.
4	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my time on the force and love telling them to recruits.
5	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6	I enjoy being in a rank where people have to treat me with respect.
7	I have a crude sense of humor.
8	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

d6	Ideal
1	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2	Authority. The laws of the city must be obeyed and nobody is above it. (Lawful)
3	Loose Cannon. You don't play by the chief's rules! What do they know what it's like on the street from behind their desk? (Chaotic)
4	Corruption. You are the law and that means others should obey you, they should consider themselves lucky you are so kind to them. (Evil)
5	Two Days from Retirement. I've gone my whole career not rocking the boat, I'm not starting now. (Neutral)
6	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for my fellow guards.
2	My partner and I have been through too much, we have a bond that goes deeper than friendship.
3	My honor is my life.
4	I’ll never forget what the gangs of this city did so many years ago.
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	I live in fear of the local mob. We have no power compared to them.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a fellow guard.
3	I sent an innocent to jail where they suffered unspeakable cruelty.
4	My hatred of minorities is blind and unreasoning.
5	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6	Police only serve to enforce the will of the upper class, causing rampant tension within poverty stricken regions and minority populations.