Seaborne

You are Seaborne, chosen from amongst the ranks of the most talented individuals within the Canal Corps, protectors of Orlanthis.  Having been trained in combat on land and naval, you are particularly suited to the concentrated defense of the city's most valuable points, and thanks to the espionage training you've received  you are incredibly adept at the retrieval and delivery of covert information.  The training was harsh, but thanks to your particular set of skills you left an impression on your division, whose members even now respect you.

When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which division you were a part of (based on character class), how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. These divisions are the Riggers (rogues/rangers/etc), the Oarsmen (Fighters/Paladins/etc), and the Navigators (Wizards/Sorcerers/etc).

Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Investigation, Survival, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land), vehicles (water), Thieves' Tools

Languages: All Seaborne are taught Undercommon in order to efficiently communicate around the masses when they have sensitive information.

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, and a simple weapon you specialised in during training.

Suggested Characteristics

The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3	I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
4	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
5	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6	I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5	Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3	My honor is my life.
4	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.