Ever since you can remember, you have been trained to kill devils and those who worship them at all costs. You were taught how to find, track, and kill the infernal horrors and bring freedom back to the land they once ruined.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your devil hunting career. Was it a group of traveling hunters, or a standing guard against devils in one place.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Stealth
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land)
- Languages: [languages]Infernal[/languages]
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a devil you killed(a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), 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 devil hunter, you had a certain role to play in combat. Pick one or roll the d4 on the table below
| d4 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sentry |
| 2 | Shock trooper |
| 3 | Sniper |
| 4 | Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like) |
The devil slayer orders are known for fighting against the forces of lawful evil. You can usually get on the good side of good and chaotic creatures and can sometimes convince them to join you on a mission that somehow involves fighting against devils or other lawful evil characters.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. |
| 3 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | Occasionally something funny happens when devil hunting, so I usually have a funny story on hand |
| 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 | Creativity. Finding new ways around problems is always important (chaotic) |
| 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 | Any sacrifice can be worth it if the blow dealt to the devils is great enough |
| 6 | I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
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Posted May 4, 2023This is for devils, not demons.