You served as a protector of the skies, ensuring the safety of travelers, merchants, and airships as they navigated the bustling trade routes and dangerous skies above Brasshaven and Aether’s Reach. Whether as a member of the city watch or an independent guardian, your duty was to ward off threats such as sky pirates, rogue dragons, and magical storms. Your vigilance and courage have forged you into a capable and resourceful adventurer, sought after for your aerial combat prowess and unmatched knowledge of the skies.
Now, your skills are in demand by those who explore the skies and beyond, but your past as a warder also left you with enemies—perhaps a sky pirate crew you crossed or a dragon whose domain you trespassed upon.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Athletics
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s Tools or one type of gaming set.
- Languages: One of your choice (often Draconic, Auran, or Common).
- Equipment: A token of your service as a sky warden (such as a badge, feathered charm, or symbol of rank), a sky captain’s log or map, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Choose the role you filled during your time as a sky warden, or roll on the table below to determine your specialty.
| d8 | Your Role as a Warden |
|---|---|
| 1 | Airship escort, protecting trade and passenger vessels. |
| 2 | Dragon hunter, focusing on defending against rogue dragons. |
| 3 | Pirate hunter, tracking and capturing sky pirates. |
| 4 | Weather scout, predicting and navigating magical storms. |
| 5 | Navigator, specializing in safe routes and fast travel. |
| 6 | Sky patrol, providing general safety for sky harbors and routes. |
| 7 | Messenger or courier, delivering critical information and packages. |
| 8 | Beast tamer, working with aerial creatures like giant birds or drakes. |
Your reputation as a sky warden earns you respect among airship crews, merchants, and travelers who recognize your service. You can secure safe passage on airships or access restricted areas in skyports, as long as your reputation remains untarnished. Additionally, your time spent patrolling the skies has made you adept at spotting aerial dangers. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks related to spotting threats in the air, such as approaching storms, hidden pirates, or aerial creatures.
Suggested Characteristics
Warders of the Skies are courageous, disciplined, and adventurous, shaped by their time defending travelers and battling skyborne threats. Their personalities often reflect a sense of duty, independence, and a strong connection to the open skies.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a keen eye and rarely miss details, always scanning for threats. |
| 2 | I take pride in my service and share stories of past battles to inspire others. |
| 3 | I have a dry sense of humor, honed during tense patrols. |
| 4 | I feel restless and uneasy when confined to the ground for too long. |
| 5 | I have a strong sense of duty and hold myself to a high standard. |
| 6 | I form strong bonds with my allies, trusting them like my old patrol partners. |
| 7 | I’m skeptical of outsiders until they prove themselves trustworthy. |
| 8 | I am deeply superstitious about the skies, performing rituals before every journey. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Protection: The skies belong to everyone, and I will defend those who travel them. (Good) |
| 2 | Discipline: Safety in the skies requires vigilance and order. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom: The open skies are a symbol of independence, and I will fight to keep them free. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Ambition: I strive to become a legendary figure in aerial combat and navigation. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Control: Only the strong can rule the skies, and I aim to be among them. (Evil) |
| 6 | Survival: The skies are treacherous, and only those who adapt will thrive. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | A crewmate or fellow warden saved my life, and I owe them everything. |
| 2 | I am haunted by a mission gone wrong, and I seek to atone for my failure. |
| 3 | An airship I once protected was destroyed, and I carry its memory with me always. |
| 4 | My captain or mentor taught me everything I know, and I strive to honor their legacy. |
| 5 | A dragon I defeated—or failed to defeat—left a mark on my life, literal or figurative. |
| 6 | I have an old rivalry with a pirate captain or sky mercenary, and our paths are destined to cross again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am quick to anger when someone questions my skills or bravery. |
| 2 | I take unnecessary risks to prove myself, even when it’s not needed. |
| 3 | I am slow to trust those who have no experience in the skies. |
| 4 | I hold grudges against those who harm or disrespect travelers and airships. |
| 5 | I sometimes value the mission over the well-being of others. |
| 6 | I am haunted by fears of falling—whether literally or metaphorically—from the skies I love. |
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