You've grown up as the ward of a well-regarded and influential local lord. You have no memories of your birth family, but the lord always treated you as his own, in spirit, if not in title. You've experienced all the comforts and privilege of someone of high station, having not to worry for anything and receiving a fine education. While not titled yourself, many in the aristocratic circles of your region know of your connection to nobility and treat you accordingly. Yet the favour of your lord can only carry you so far. With no prospects to inherit but a yearly income, you'll need to make your own way in the world, perusing a career and position in a knightly, military or religious order. 

Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in two of the following: Athletics, Intimidation, Persuasion. You may choose one between Arcana, History, Nature or Religion, if appropirate for your noble education or order.

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set or musical instrument

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a set of traveller's clothes, a signet ring, a surcoat representing your place or rank in the order, a travel version of a game or instrument you are proficient in, and a purse containing 15gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Raised with all trappings of wealth and access as any other noble, but none of the responsibility or power, can be a blessing or a curse. On the one hand some people of the aristocracy see you as second hand nobility, if nobility at all and you are bared from title and inheritance. On the other hand you've experienced privilege and a freedom to choose your own destiny foreign to many of your class. Joining an order gave you a new set of direction and responsibility.

d8	Personality Trait
1	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
2	The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
3	I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
4	My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
5	My lord taught me a sense of duty. I strive to uphold it, even when the odds are against me.
6	No one can fake a smile, a handshake, or an interested nod like I can.
7	I'm always polite and respectful.
8	I am noble by upbrining, not title and I am always aware of the difference that makes.

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. All people, regardless of station, deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
2	Responsibility. It is my duty to obey just authority. Likewise I expect those in my charge to respect my authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
4	Power. The only way to get ahead in this world is to attain power and hold onto it with all your might. (Evil)
5	Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)
6	Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	Despite their busy life, the lord that took me in was kind and generous. I love them and want to make them proud.
2	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
3	I would lay down my life for the people I trained with.
4	My mentor in the order I joined is as close and dear to my as any parent could ever have been.
5	I know next to nothing about my birth family. This secret lays on my mind like a shadow.
6	More than any noble upbringing, it is my order that truly raised me to be the person I am now.

d6	Flaw
1	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
2	I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I'm quick to anger.
3	I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
4	My comrades are brave, but I must defeat this threat alone to prove my worth.
5	I'd rather eat my armor than admit when I'm wrong.
6	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.