
The ostiary was the church's doorkeeper in medieval times. It was usually a post held by a man aspiring to holy orders in the Church's hierarchy. He would make certain that no one who had not been baptized entered the church during the Eucharist. He was occasionally in charge of other church entrances, such as the Baptistry (where baptisms were performed) and the Sacristy (where the vestments and articles of worship were kept).
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion and the choice of one of the following Medicine, or Performance.
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose two of the following Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies, Cook's Utensils, Painter's Supplies, or Herbalism Kit, you also have the choice to pick one musical instrument.
- Languages: Common and the choice of one of the following Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal, or Sylvan.
- Equipment: Priest's Pack, Clothes, Common, Robes, and Holy Symbol
As an ostiary, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.
Suggested Characteristics
Choose or roll from the tables below.
d10 | Personality Trait |
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1 | Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude. |
2 | I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods. |
3 | I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me. |
4 | I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world. |
5 | I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it—I’m a perfectionist. |
6 | I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play. |
7 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
8 | I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations. |
9 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
10 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
d6 | Ideal |
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1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
2 | Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
3 | People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
4 | Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) |
5 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
6 | Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any) |
d6 | Bond |
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1 | I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my parents died. |
2 | Everything I do is for the common people. |
3 | I will do anything to protect the temple where I served. |
4 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
5 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
6 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
d8 | Flaw |
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1 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
2 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
3 | I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. |
4 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
5 | I’m never satisfied with what I have—I always want more. |
6 | I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. |
7 | I am inflexible in my thinking. |
8 | My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god. |
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