As a distinguished member of The Order of the Gauntlet, you are part of a prestigious coalition of morally upstanding warriors, knights, paladins, and clerics. The Order is dedicated to eradicating evil in Faerûn. It serves as a symbol of optimism and inspiration to those who are committed to improving the realm. It offers a guiding light to those who are committed to making a positive impact on the world.
The members of The Order are unwavering in their pursuit of righteousness and justice. They stand firm against any obstacle that comes their way. Being a member of The Order demands commitment, courage, and dedication to the crusade against the forces of evil.
Your membership in The Order signifies your commitment to this noble cause. It serves as an inspiration to those who believe that the fate of the realm depends on The Order's success.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose Persuasion and two types of Skills: Arcana, Athletics, History, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Religion, and Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose Smith's Tools and two types of Specialty Tools: Carpenter's Tools, Cartographer's Tools, Leatherworker's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools, Forgery Kit, and Navigator's Tools and one type of Gaming Set or Musical Instrument.
- Languages: Choose two Languages.
- Equipment: One set of traveler’s clothes, a signet, banner or seal representing your place or rank in the order, and a pouch containing 25 gp
As a member of The Order of the Gauntlet, you have access to shelter and support from other members of your order or those who sympathize with your order's goals. You may also seek help from temples and other religious communities that worship the same deity as your order. In addition, you can find assistance from those who share similar beliefs, and from the community that your order serves, whether it's a small settlement or a large nation.
Assistance can come in various forms, such as providing shelter, meals, and medical care to those in need. Sometimes, it also requires taking risks to help others, like a group of locals coming together to assist a knight in a challenging battle or members of an order secretly transporting a knight out of town when unjustly pursued.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables below for The Order of the Gauntlet background as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a knight of your order.
Your bond almost always involves the order to which you belong (or at least key members of it), and it is highly unusual for a knight’s ideal not to reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order.
| 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 | I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. |
| 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 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
| 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 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
| 6 | I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
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