You are the one thing that can prevent a simple party from turning into a disaster, a simple trip to the garden from turning into a slaughterhouse, and the one thing keeping your "V.I.P" from becoming "R.I.P". Whether or not you come from the upper crust of society, you know your place, and you know those you can trust.

You might be protecting a foreign dignitary, a figure from a royal bloodline, or a crime lord from their enemies. Your profession may be just a way to make money, or it could be a deep-set relationship with your V.I.P. with whom you've built your trust. You could be just a simple sellsword, contracted to protect a specific entourage, or you could be so much more than that. 

No matter the case, it's your job to protect your V.I.P. - after all, it's either your life, or theirs.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, your choice of Perception or Insight, and your choice of Persuasion or Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools and one Gaming set of your choice.

Languages: Choose any two languages.

Equipment: A martial weapon of your choice, a set of Traveler's Clothing and a set of Formal Wear, a badge telling of your station, and a pouch containing 20 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Most people who take on this sort of profession are usually put on their path from a very young age, with their entire existence being molded for protecting someone special. Depending on your upbringing, you might have to think a certain way to keep yourself in line with your duties.

Depending on who you protect, your attitude may differ from person to person, so be mindful of your choices.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I tend to keep my words short and my temper shorter.
2	I tend to keep out of sight when keeping my eye on my V.I.P.
3	I always keep a hand on my weapon when I'm with strangers.
4	I act formal in casual situations.
5	When it comes to my V.I.P., I act more like a butler than a bodyguard.
6	I can sleep almost anywhere, but I wake up at the sound of a pin dropping.
7	I tend to double-check everything I know about a place, and triple-check everything I don't.
8	When we need to sleep, I always make sure someone is keeping watch.

d6	Ideal
1	Safety. I want nothing more than to know that everything is peaceful. (Good)
2	Coin. My job is just that - a job. If it makes me enough, then that's the job I'm taking. (Evil)
3	Protocol. I have a specific way of doing things, and I always try to follow them to the letter. (Lawful)
4	Vigilance. If I'm not doing my job, then something has gone wrong. (Any)
5	Power. In my job, I get to be the one that barks orders, not the one that follows them. (Evil)
6	Experience. If my job is to go around the world, then I might as well enjoy myself. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I couldn't protect someone important to me when they needed me the most. I will make up for what I couldn't do.
2	My V.I.P. helped me when I needed it, and now I intend to return the favor.
3	I send a portion of my pay back to those I care about.
4	One day, I will rise in the ranks to where I won't need to guard anyone.
5	No one is more important to me than my V.I.P, even myself.
6	My V.I.P. isn't just my V.I.P., they're the one I care about most in this world.

d6	Flaw
1	My worry for my V.I.P. keeps me up at night.
2	I have a disconnect with people other than my V.I.P.
3	Yes, actually; I do know what's best, now do as I say.
4	I've lost companions before - I keep my distance so I don't feel that heartache again.
5	Trust is a rare commodity - don't expect me to trust you until you can prove you're worthy of it.
6	It doesn't matter if you've atoned for your sins - the fact you sinned in the first place makes me despise you.