The radiant lands of Solara have always been your sanctuary, and protecting them has been your solemn vow. From a tender age, you were chosen to join the ranks of the Solara Vanguard, an elite order dedicated to safeguarding the sun-kissed realms. You were rigorously trained in the arts of combat, strategy, and the sacred tenets of light and healing. The Solara Vanguard is not just any military force; it represents the pinnacle of honor, discipline, and dedication in Solara.

When you choose this background, collaborate with your DM to determine your specific role within the Solara Vanguard, the depth of your commitment, and the experiences that shaped your tenure. Were you a frontline defender, a strategist, or perhaps a healer? Did you serve in the grand citadels, patrol the golden plains, or venture into the shadows on covert missions? Your time with the Vanguard has left an indelible mark on your soul, and its teachings guide your every step.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Religion

Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument (to play hymns and anthems of Solara), vehicles (land)

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Celestial, the language of the divine entities of Solara.

Equipment: A Solara Vanguard insignia, a sun-shaped pendant or amulet symbolizing your dedication to Solara, a lyre or wooden flute for playing hymns, a set of common clothes in the colors of Solara (gold and white), and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

The honor and weight of serving in the Solara Vanguard, combined with the teachings of light and healing, shape the members' ideals, forging strong bonds, and instilling a sense of duty and purpose.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always stand tall, radiating confidence and light.
2	I hum hymns of Solara when I'm nervous or contemplative.
3	I'm meticulous in my routines, always following the teachings of the Vanguard.
4	I often reminisce about my time in the grand citadels of Solara.
5	I'm protective, always placing myself between danger and the innocent.
6	I find solace in the rising sun, often waking early to greet it.
7	I have a habit of using Solaran proverbs in my speech.
8	I'm always eager to share tales of the Vanguard's valor.

d6	Ideal
1	Duty: I serve Solara and its people with unwavering dedication. (Lawful)
2	Protection: The safety of the innocent is my utmost priority. (Good)
3	Honor: My word is my bond. I uphold the Vanguard's code. (Lawful)
4	Redemption: Everyone deserves a chance to find their light. (Good)
5	A prophecy in Solaran scripture speaks to me; I believe I'm destined for something great.
6	Ambition: I aim to rise in the ranks and lead the Vanguard to greater glory. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The Solara Vanguard is my family; I'll do anything for them.
2	I wear a keepsake from a fallen comrade, vowing to honor their memory.
3	I once failed a critical mission; I must make amends.
4	I'm searching for a lost artifact of Solara, said to possess divine power.
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	I owe my life to a mentor from the Vanguard; I must repay that debt.

d6	Flaw
1	I struggle with the weight of my responsibilities, often doubting my worth.
2	I'm haunted by a mistake I made during a mission.
3	I can be overly zealous, sometimes pushing my beliefs on others.
4	I harbor a secret that, if revealed, could disgrace the Vanguard.
5	I'm fiercely competitive, often to the detriment of teamwork.
6	I have a deep-seated fear of the dark, both literal and metaphorical.