The Sentinels are known for ignoring a recruit's racial, social, national, and even criminal background if they deem the person valuable in terms of character, talent, or skill. Despite their small numbers, the Sentinels have been instrumental in the wars that have happened in Qu'alis, and therefore are vital to the survival of the world as a whole.
The Order of the Sentinels is commanded by the Curator in Lightsurge Citadel, and consists of a system of semi-autonomous national branches led by a local commander. Though there is a hierarchy, in practice this is normally defined by seniority in the Order.
The current leader of the Sentinels is Curator Ingrid Guiderius.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Acrobatics, or Stealth, and Arcana, Investigation, Animal Handling, Perception, or Survival.
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: A set of Sentinel armour and a weapon, a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
During your time as a Sentinel, you had a specific role to play. Roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
| d6 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sentinel |
| 2 | Sentinel Scout |
| 3 | Sentinel Mage |
| 4 | Healer |
| 5 | Senior Sentinel |
| 6 | Sentinel Recruit |
You have a military rank from your time as a Sentinel. Those loyal to the Sentinels still recognise your influence, and they defer to you if they are of a lower rank. You can invoke your rank to influence soldiers and commoners and requisition simple equipment or horses for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and castles where your rank is recognised.
Suggested Characteristics
Broadly speaking, Sentinels tend to be responsible individuals with a strong sense of will. Since they serve the crown, they are usually trusted by those around them, and will be welcomed by most as protectors of the Realm.
When you play a Sentinel, consider your character's background, the circumstances of their initiation, and what being a Sentinel means to them.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | When someone is in trouble, I'll help where I can. |
| 2 | I judge people by what they do, not what they say. |
| 3 | I've lost friends to war and I'm slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | I consider violence as a last resort. |
| 5 | I can stare down a demon without flinching. |
| 6 | I am detached towards violence. |
| 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 | My only bond is to the steel in my sword. |
| 3 | My only kin are those that serve the crown. |
| 4 | Civilisation is a beacon in the night that must remain burning. |
| 5 | The bonds created by those who fight by your side are unbreakable, and they last forever. |
| 6 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a weakness for those who show me kindness. |
| 2 | I have no respect nobles and those who choose not to fight for a greater good. |
| 3 | Sometimes I walk into danger - hoping it would end it all there and then. |
| 4 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 5 | I pay heed the law, even when the law creates misery. |
| 6 | There's nothing I wouldn't do to be a normal person again. |
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