Justiciar

You have served your city or country as a lawmaker, advocate or high-level enforcer of the law. Boasting a legal authority beyond that of guards or soldiers, you’ve brought criminals to justice and have helped the falsely accused prove their innocence; or perhaps you’ve exploited your position for economic or political gain? Whatever your motivations, you possess extensive knowledge of the law as well as the inner workings of the legal system—an asset few of your fellow adventurers possess.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A uniform or set of clothes befitting your position, an object identifying your authority (such as a badge, gavel or license), a signet ring, sealing wax, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

As a justiciar, you possess an intricate knowledge of the law and a duty to uphold it—or perhaps a sinister desire to bend it in your favor. Either way, you hold a position of considerable political and legal power within the confines of civilized society. Outside its comfort and safety however, your position carries little weight.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I never second guess myself.
2	When presented with an unfamiliar law or cultural practice, I can’t help but share how things are where I am from.
3	My mind is full of countless laws and stories of them being broken.
4	There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
5	I seek out crime and injustice where there isn’t any.
6	I use my knowledge of the law to help me and my friends circumvent it.
7	Evidence is necessary to back up any claim.
8	I am happy to make sacrifices for the sake of fairness.

d6	Ideal
1	Impartiality. Every scenario must be approached with objectivity and centered in truth. (Neutral)
2	Justice. No one is above the law, and it is my duty to uphold this fact. (Lawful)
3	Privilege. Those working within the law have the power and authority to not be subject to it. (Evil)
4	Responsibility. I have sworn to protect and serve the most vulnerable among us. (Good)
5	Idealism. The legal system is an effective tool for justice and is necessary to society. (Lawful)
6	Aspiration. I seek to leave this world a better place than when I entered it. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I’m responsible for the incarceration of the leader of a crime syndicate. I must always keep an eye out for reprisals.
2	I come from a prestigious family and must do all I can to uphold the family name.
3	Someone I loved was mysteriously murdered. I will avenge them, even if it means operating outside the law.
4	Someone guilty slipped through my fingers. I will stop at nothing to see them brought to justice.
5	I was born into poverty. All I do is for the betterment of those who are similarly disadvantaged.
6	I accidentally sentenced an innocent to death. My mistake still haunts me.

d6	Flaw
1	I enforce the letter of the law blindly.
2	I am quick to assume the guilt of others in positions of power.
3	Once a criminal, always a criminal.
4	I don’t mind exploiting my position for gifts and favors.
5	I’m quick to turn a blind eye to the law if it furthers my own goals.
6	I dispense punishments disproportionately based on my own biases.