You were born of a gods love and the light of the sun. You act in favor of your god and you do as they say. For a reason only you and god know you are sent to earth with there other followers. You have to finish your mission on earth to go back with your god till he sends you back again
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. Where you are a angel who obeys there god.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you from your god when you were sent to earth), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
As an angel, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. If you remain on good terms with a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.
Suggested Characteristics
Angels are shaped by their experience with there gods or other religious communities. Their study of the history and tenets of their faith and their relationships to temples, shrines, or hierarchies affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pompous, yet radiant. |
| 2 | Fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. |
| 3 | Charitable towards the less fortunate, often feeling sorry for others. |
| 4 | I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods. |
| 5 | Takes immediate and instinctive command of every emergency situation. |
| 6 | I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments. |
| 7 | My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world. |
| 8 | I can be relied on, no matter what. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
| 3 | Change. We must strive to bring about the changes the gods are constantly working towards in the mortal world. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Redemption. There's a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
| 5 | Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god's favor by matching my actions against their teachings. (Any) |
| 6 | Order. While the laws of man should be respected and taken into account while in their care, the laws of God are never to be broken. (Lawful) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would die to recover a long lost artifact of my god. |
| 2 | I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple of my deity who branded me a heretic. |
| 3 | I seek to preserve the sacred texts and traditions of my faith. |
| 4 | I idolize a hero of the heavens and measure my deeds against that person's. |
| 5 | I entered seclusion because I loved someone I could not have. |
| 6 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am suspicious of most mortals and suspect the worst of them. |
| 2 | I'd risk everything to complete my quest. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery or recovering a sacred relic is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I follow orders, even if I think they're wrong. |
| 5 | I'll say anything to avoid having to interact with mortals. |
| 6 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
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