You are a member of the Paladin Brigade, a loosely organized fellowship of wandering heroes who travel the land, righting wrongs and smiting evil not for coin or glory, but simply because it is the right thing to do. You are not necessarily a paladin in the class sense; you are a paladin in spirit. The Brigade operates on a simple, almost naive creed: "If you see a wrong, you have the duty to right it." They are known for their flamboyant, almost theatrical style, announcing their presence and giving villains a chance to surrender before delivering justice with overwhelming, often synchronized, force. Your reputation precedes you, for better and for worse.
- Ability Scores:
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set (often a deck of cards), Land Vehicles
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a worn but sturdy cloak bearing the Brigade's sigil (a stylized fist grasping a sword), a gaming set (one of your choice), a "hero's journal" with notes on past deeds, and a belt pouch containing 30 gp.
- Feat:
The Brigade's Call
Your reputation as a member of the Paladin Brigade precedes you. When you arrive in a settlement, you can quickly learn about local troubles and injustices. People are generally willing to share information with you, trusting in your heroic nature. You can find free, if simple, lodging and food at any inn or farmhouse sympathetic to the Brigade's cause.
However, this reputation is a double-edged sword. You are expected to act, and failure to help when called upon can lead to a loss of this goodwill, and in some cases, active hostility from those who once looked up to you. Additionally, villains who know of the Brigade may specifically target you or set traps for you, seeing you as a predictable do-gooder.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
Tools: one musical instrument
Suggested Characteristics
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Suggested Characteristics
Brigade members are a colorful lot, defined by their unwavering optimism and dramatic flair.d8 Personality Trait
1 I believe in a good, dramatic entrance. Monologuing is a must.
2 I see the potential for good in everyone, even our enemies.
3 I collect tales of our deeds and am always happy to share them.
4 I have a catchphrase, and I use it. A lot.
5 I am fiercely loyal to my comrades in the Brigade.
6 I am surprisingly down-to-earth and practical despite my heroic calling.
7 I am always looking for the next great injustice to correct.
8 I treat every mission, no matter how small, with the utmost gravity.
d6 Ideal
1 Justice. The wicked must be punished, and the good must be protected. (Lawful)
2 Hope. My actions must show others that a better world is possible. (Good)
3 Freedom. No one should live under the boot of a tyrant. (Chaotic)
4 Solidarity. We are strongest when we stand together. (Any)
5 Integrity. My word is my bond, and my actions must reflect my beliefs. (Lawful)
6 Heroism. I will be the example I want to see in the world. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 A member of my Brigade was lost on a mission. I carry their memory with me.
2 The village that raised me was saved by the Brigade, and I swore to repay the debt.
3 The Brigade's founder is my personal hero, and I strive to live up to their legend.
4 I have a rival within the Brigade who constantly tries to one-up my heroics.
5 I am searching for a legendary villain who wronged my family long ago.
6 The sigil I wear was given to me by a dying hero. I must be worthy of it.
d6 Flaw
1 My sense of justice is so strong it borders on self-righteousness.
2 I am hopelessly naive and easily tricked by a sob story.
3 I value the glory of the deed more than the actual outcome.
4 I refuse to retreat, even when a tactical withdrawal is the smart move.
5 My dramatic flair often makes me the center of attention, whether I want to be or not.
6 I hold myself and others to an impossibly high standard.
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