Either by choice or (more likely) by sentence, you have spent time in the Order of the Frozen Shields, the military group which protects the citizens of Northern Renovar from the horrors which come down from the glacial fields. You are adept at fighting and surviving in cold weather conditions, and have a deep bond with your fellow brothers and sisters in arms.
You may still be completing your sentence, be currently voluntarily enlisted, or have previously served.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Cartogrophers Tools
- Languages: Gnomish, and either Giant or Draconic
- Equipment: A staff, the insignia of the Frozen Shields, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
People fall into the Frozen Shields for a variety of reasons. You can roll on the following table to determine why you joined the order, or choose one that best fits your character.
| d6 | Origin |
|---|---|
| 1 | You committed a minor criminal offence such as theft, and chose serving for 1-3 years over prison. |
| 2 | You committed a major criminal offence, and chose serving for life over prison. |
| 3 | You served your time in the Frozen Shields and remained in a position of rank, now leading a garrison. |
| 4 | Your were exiled from your community and found yourselves in the order. |
| 5 | You chose to join the order looking for glory. |
| 6 | You joined the order out of a sense of justice. |
You are used to fighting in conditions others find difficult. You take no penalties to perception checks when facing adverse weather such as snow, mist, and hail. Additionally, you gain advantage on survival checks used to find shelter in snowy environments .
Suggested Characteristics
After several years in the Frozen Shields, many find themselves unsuited to civilised society. They can be rude, forgetting social niceties. Equally, those who despised their time in the Frozen Shields often find themselves indulging in the wonders that towns and cities have to offer once leaving.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | The world beyond civilisation fascinates me |
| 2 | Any member of the Frozen Shields is my family |
| 3 | I hated my time in the Frozen Shields and want nothing more than to head south |
| 4 | I have a lesson for every situation, drawn from observing nature. |
| 5 | Protecting the common folk is my purpose in life |
| 6 | I love nothing more than hunting beasts |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Greater Good. It is my job to protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Good) |
| 3 | Honor. I must restore the honour I lost by committing my crimes. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Power. My time in the Frozen Shields has only increased my will to gain power. (Evil) |
| 5 | Duty. I have a duty to continue this work. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Glory. I earn glory for myself by slaying monsters. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My brothers in arms are my family. |
| 2 | After leaving the order, I'm looking for the same level of connection |
| 3 | I seek revenge on the people who sentenced me to serve. |
| 4 | Another member of the order sacrificed their life for mine, now I must live up to their memory |
| 5 | I spend my time recruiting new members of the order. |
| 6 | I try to do right be all others, to atone for my past crimes |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I enjoy the comforts of civilisation too much |
| 2 | I'm a kleptomaniac, and will return to thievery regardless of the risk of further punishment. |
| 3 | I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. |
| 4 | I rely too much on my allies for protection and healing |
| 5 | Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. |
| 6 | I forget the rules of cities and towns easily. |
Comments