The Shield Hero, one of the four cardinal heroes and bearer of the legendary cardinal shield, is a warrior that specializes in defending his allies in battle at the cost of his own well being. A Shield Hero embodies the true definition of perseverance and durability as they charge into battle wielding only a shield to fend off the many challenges ahead. Are you this hero or will the distaste this land has shown towards you compel you to only fight for you and your companions alone?
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: None
- Languages: Verbal language is translated to the user into their primary language, and the user can vocalize into their recipient's primary language.
- Equipment: You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:
- The Legendary Shield
- (a) Common clothing or (b) Modern Day clothing(for characters who were called from another world)
- (a) a dungeoneer’s pack or (b) an explorer’s pack
- If you are using starting wealth, you have 400 gp in funds.
Defining Event
Pulled away from your world by an unknown force, you awaken to find you have been chosen by The Celestials to be the next Saint of The Shield. Though not an easy feat you showed this world that the ostracization of the shield Hero was wrong and have made a small name for yourself fighting off the hordes of demons and monsters alike in the hopes of returning home one day.
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Defining Event |
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I saved people during a natural disaster.
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2
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I stood alone against a terrible monster.
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3
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I led a militia to fight off an invading army.
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4
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I trained the peasantry to use farm implements as weapons against a horde of monsters..
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5
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A Queen quelled an age old disdain for shield heroes after I proved my worth.
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6
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A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin.
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7
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I watched my comrade turn on me and attempt to have me killed.
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Feature: Inquisitive Hospitality
While you have proven your worth to the matriarch queen of the kingdom that summoned you and she declared your name be praised, some still look down on the cardinal weapon shield and its holder. You travel knowing you can be met with any type of welcome or lack thereof around every town.
Suggested Characteristics
A shield hero is to protect the people, for better or for worse. The shield hero though ridiculed and shamed has been brought to this world to save it from destruction for any chance of getting home.
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Personality Trait |
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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2
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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3
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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4
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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5
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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6
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
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7
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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8
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal |
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
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5
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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6
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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Bond |
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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2
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I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
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3
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A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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4
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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5
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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6
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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Flaw |
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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2
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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3
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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4
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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5
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Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
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6
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I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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