You have dedicated your life to the service of the Forgehold Fist, the stalwart defenders of Forgehold Citadel, a massive underground stronghold nestled within the fiery heart of volcanic caverns in the unforgiving depths of the Underdark. Your role is not that of a traditional soldier, but rather a guardian of your subterranean home, tasked with maintaining law and order, protecting the inhabitants from lawbreakers, and upholding the martial discipline that defines your duergar society.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Insight
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A uniform in the style of your unit and indicative of your rank, a horn with which to summon help, a set of manacles, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Forgehold Sentinel
Your experience in enforcing the law and dealing with lawbreakers within the unforgiving depths of Forgehold Citadel has honed your instincts. You possess an uncanny ability to understand the nuances of local laws and criminal activities, enabling you to easily locate the central headquarters of the Forgehold Fist or similar organizations. Furthermore, you have an adept eye for identifying dens of criminal activity within your duergar community, although you are more likely to be welcomed in lawful locations rather than the latter.
Your connection to Forgehold Citadel grants you access to the city's legendary forges, where powerful weapons, armour, and enchanted items are created using the resources of the Underdark. You understand the significance of these forges and their role in maintaining the martial might of your duergar society.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I’m always polite and respectful.
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2
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I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
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3
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I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
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4
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I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
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5
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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6
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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7
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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8
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal |
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1
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
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2
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Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
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3
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Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
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4
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Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
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5
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Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
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6
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Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
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2
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Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
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3
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My honor is my life.
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4
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
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5
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Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
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6
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I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
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Flaw |
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1
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The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
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2
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I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
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3
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I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
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4
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My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
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5
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I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
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6
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I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
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