Deep the recesses of mountain tops, fey valleys, desert wastelands, fetid swamps or any other region that is difficult to traverse devoted clergy built temples to their faith. These distant temples could be to elder gods or shrines simply devoted to ancestors or nature but they have one other thing in common: They are still guarded. It is a special brand of warrior that inhabit these hard to reach areas, staunch defenders with a steely martial discipline and just enough faith to allow them to weather the harsh environments and isolation. As travelers approach the Sohei are easily mistaken as nothing more than groundskeepers, and rarely as priests of the temple. They are the defenders of not only the place of the temple, but also of its soul.
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion and a choice of either Perception or Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: One musical instrument or gaming set, and one set of artisan's tools.
- Equipment: One tool that helps you maintain the temple, one musical instrument or gaming set to help you pass the time, a set of set of traveler's clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp.
You are not just a security guard of a temple, you are instrumental to its upkeep. While you are using your tool gained through this background and attending to the lands or structure surrounding the remote structure you can reduce the time of making repairs to the structure or provide additional sustenance for the residents or guests beyond the normal limits. Work with your DM to determine how exactly this plays out on a case by case basis.
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