Dark Knight

You once held power and privilege, now you hold nothing but the memory of different times. You were once a good and noble figure, now you've become something far more sinister. In years past, you could have been a member of a knightly order or noble who went too far. Perhaps your disregard for the lives of others or willingness to delve down dark paths lead you to social ruin. No matter what you did, people fear you. This fear could be born of terrible deeds, feats of depravity, or battles against the forces of good that would cause most commoners to shake at the mention of your name. 

Despite your title as a "Dark Knight", you do not have to be an evil person. All you have to be is feared. Perhaps this fear is born from rumors that stretch the truth about you or true intentions? Maybe you did commit acts against a country, but perhaps the country were the evil ones? Or maybe you did truly burn down an orphanage because you were curious about how they'd taste?

Discuss with your DM about how you became the way you are. Did you come from nothing? Or did you come from nobility? Were you originally a member of a powerful order of knights? How did you become feared? Did you destroy your order? Or did you show up and start destroying things one day? Have you always been the good guy, but gotten a bad rep because of a secret plot? Or did you decide that if people wanted a monster, then you'd give them one? 

 

Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Animal Handling

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: An [Tooltip Not Found] bearing the emblem of your order

Suggested Characteristics

Dark Knights are bound by their misdeeds, which shape their actions and thoughts. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
2	The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
3	No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses.
4	I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
5	I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
6	Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
7	My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
8	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
2	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
3	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
4	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
5	Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
6	Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
2	My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
3	Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
4	I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises.
5	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
6	The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.

d6	Flaw
1	I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
2	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
3	I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
4	I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
5	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
6	By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.