The Order of the Gauntlet is a dedicated, tightly knit group of like-minded individuals driven by religious zeal or a finely honed sense of justice. Friendship and camaraderie are important to members of the Order of the Gauntlet, and they share a trust and a bond normally reserved for siblings. Like highly motivated soldiers, members of the Order of the Gauntlet seek to become the best at what they do and look forward to testing their mettle. There are few, if any, “lone wolves” in this organization.
To be armed, vigilant, and ready to smite evil, enforce justice, and enact retribution. This means identifying evil threats such as secretive power groups and inherently evil creatures, watching over them, and being ready to attack the moment they misbehave. (These are always retributive strikes, never preemptive.)
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Wisdom, or Charisma skill of your choice, Insight and one Intelligence.
- Languages: Languages: Two Of Your Choice (Anyx2)
- Equipment: Equipment: a pouch containing 15 gp, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a Healer's Kit a set of Fine clothes, a Surcoat bearing your coat of arms (You choose what it looks like) and a Medallion of your faction (A silver clinched Gauntlet on a silver chain).
Work with your DM and choose or create one Legendry Item to make a into a Long term/Campaign story arch. Make that item one of your characters goals/quest he or she will be search for.
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Work with your DM and Select One Great Evil/Enemy that your Character is searching the land to bring justice too. (Example a Dragon, a Cult, a group of necromancers/necromancer trying to become a Lich etc.) that has been terrorizing the land and make that a Long term/Campaign goal for you exterminate
Specialized training : Starting from a age as young as seven you trained with the Master at Arms of your order in all manner of arms arms and armor. When you reached your teenage years and mastered all the basics of combat you began to specialize in Fighting Style that spoke to your style of combat. Choose One Fighting Style : Defense, Dueling, Great Weapon Fighting, or Protection Fighting Styles.
Observant Student: You have advantage when questioning others about or identifying evil threats such as secretive power groups and inherently evil creatures.
Respect For The Martial: Any member of the Order Of The Gauntlet will freely share information with you and you have advantage on Charisma checks with any Martial class, noble, or knight.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Traits
| D8 | Options For Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I idolize a particular hero from my faction, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. |
| 2 | I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies; I empathize with them to work towards peace. |
| 3 | I believe if everyone shared the beliefs of my faction the world would be a better place. |
| 4 | Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude. |
| 5 | I quote (or misquote) faction beliefs in almost every situation. |
| 6 | I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other factions and respect (or condemn) the ideals of other organizations. |
| 7 | I’ve been on missions alongside faction leaders. Being in the company of Initiates is exhausting. |
| 8 | I’ve spent so long at headquarters that I have little practical experience dealing with people who lack faction training. |
Flaw
| D6 | Options For Flaws |
|---|---|
| 1 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
| 2 | I put too much trust in those who wield power within my factions rank, especially the Leaders. |
| 3 | My conviction sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that support and praise my faction. |
| 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. |
Ideal
| D6 | Options For Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition. The principles of my faction 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 our faction is striving towards so that we can change the world. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I strive to one day rise to the top of my faction’s rank. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Faith. I trust that my faction will aid me in times of need. If I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I seek to prove myself a capable member of my faction by mirroring my actions to faction ideals. (Any) |
Bonds
| D6 | Options For Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would die to recover influential relics that would aid my faction towards our goals. |
| 2 | I will someday get revenge on the corrupt faction Mentor who branded me a traitor. |
| 3 | I owe my life to a faction Stalwart 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 faction I represent. |
| 6 | I seek to clear the name of an undercover agent who has been wrongfully declared a turncoat. |
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