You’ve been on the job longer than you care to admit, and every day you tell yourself, “I’m getting too old for this shit.” But here you are, still in the thick of it. You’ve seen it all—crooks, dirty cops, and enough paperwork to fill a castle. Most days, you’re more interested in getting home without throwing out your back than chasing down some punk. But you’ve got a knack for this job, and no one else seems to get it done quite like you. The rookies? They’ve got all the fancy tricks and big talk, but you’ve got something they don’t—experience. You know when things are about to go sideways, and you’ve got the scars to prove it. So, you grit your teeth, pour yourself a drink, and get ready to face another day. Retirement? Maybe someday. But today? You’re still in the game, whether you like it or not.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (Land), Calligrapher’s Supplies (for filling out reports)
- Equipment: A badge or emblem of office, a well-worn notebook, a set of manacles, a flask (containing a strong drink), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gold pieces.
You don’t go down without a fight. When you are reduced to 0 hit points, you can choose to immediately make one final attack or action (such as using an item or skill) before falling unconscious. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Trait:
- I’m always talking about retirement, but I’ll probably never actually go.
- I’ve got a dry sense of humor that gets me through tough situations.
- I take my time; rushing things only makes them worse.
- I give the younger ones advice, even when they don’t want to hear it.
Ideal:
- Experience. Age and wisdom beat youth and enthusiasm every time. (Lawful)
- Responsibility. I’ve served the law for years, and I won’t let anyone undermine it. (Lawful)
- Legacy. I want to pass on what I’ve learned to the next generation. (Good)
- Duty. I’m still doing this job because no one else can do it like I can. (Neutral)
Bond:
- My old partner died in the line of duty, and I’ll never forget them.
- I promised my family I’d come home every night, and I’m not about to break that promise.
- The department is my second family, and I’ll protect them no matter what.
- I have a mentee who looks up to me, and I need to make sure they don’t end up like me.
Flaw:
- I’m too stubborn to let anyone else take the lead, even when I’m outmatched.
- I’m jaded and sometimes expect the worst in people.
- I’m slow to trust new faces, especially young hotshots.
- My reflexes aren’t what they used to be, but I refuse to admit it.
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