A knight, after years of serving his noble household, fails to protect that which he holds dear. Branded a traitor, he runs to save his life and vows to uncover the truth and get his vengeance. In his pursuit to gain power by any means to redeem himself, he turns to darker places. Bit by bit, losing who he was and tarnishing his name and humanity. Those who know of the tale look at you with disdain, while some look on with sympathy. It doesn't matter,nothing anyone could ever say matters as your honor has been driven through the mud time and time again. All that matters is the truth...and vengeance.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Arcana,Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools, Disguise Kit or Musical instrument.
- Equipment: 3 books about demons and devils, a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp, a [item] A Trinket from your tragic past
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
After being disowned you have found kinship in the wretches and criminals of the cities. You can gain information from your many contacts, the infamous and those derelicts beneath notice. After your experiences gaining darker powers,you have gleaned information regarding the nature of demons and devils gaining insight into their basic characteristics (i.e. resistances, vulnerabilities, special abilities, and other information the DM may choose to disclose), revealing the extent of your knowledge can make people uneasy. Your story is known by many, commoners and nobles alike; whether spread by a bards solemn song, a storytellers grim tale, or as a result of your actions. Though your name has been removed from the records of these deeds, a few people still know of your past deeds and may even sympathize with you.
Suggested Characteristics
A tragic Knight is knows no rest other then the rest fo when he clears his name and makes the truth be known!
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching |
| 2 | My past speaks for itself, so I don't talk about it |
| 3 | Nothing feels better than putting a knife in someone's throat |
| 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. |
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