Raised around nobility and trained a squire, you are knight. Though normally a knighthood is accompanied by lands and income, you have become separated from your nobility. Whatever the reason behind your loss of income, it has led you to wander the world in search of honor, glory or riches, either to prove your worth, reclaim your lands or merely to pursue the purest ideals of knighthood. Your personal quest now takes you far from the responsibilities, and privileges, of your title.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Dragonchess Set
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A tattered flag and surcoat bearing your coat of arms, a scroll of pedigree, a bit and bridle, a set of fine clothes, a riding horse, a saddle, and a signet ring.
Once Nobility, Now a Wanderer
What led you to losing your lands and incomes? Was it gambling debts? Inability to pay taxes? Did political machinations take you out of favor with your liege? Or, perhaps you simply wished for something different. Whatever the case may be, you now have a new mission, and a new purpose. You may choose from the table below a reason for your ventures, or roll randomly.
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Once Nobility, Now a Wanderer |
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1
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You were given a noble quest requiring you to dishonor yourself before you could perform it.
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2
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You discovered a dark secret about another noble and they caught and defamed you.
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3
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You never liked the life of a noble, so you gave it up. A true knight needs only chivalry and a noble cause.
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4
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Your king was overthrown by a tyrant, who banished all knights who would oppose him. You were the first.
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5
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You lost your fortune to gambling or blackmail.
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6
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You killed a powerful man. At least, that's what they say.
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7
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You refused to comply with an order from your liege.
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8
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You had an affair with a member of the royal family and were banished the instant you were caught.
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Feature: Mark of Knight
Your noble upbringing and chivalrous nature show that you are no ordinary man. When you make a promise to someone, they will believe that you will keep it, as long as you remain in good graces with them and their company. Also, you have advantage on Charisma (persuasion) checks when trying to comfort or rally others. Finally, if you complete a quest for someone in a town or city, you gain the "Rustic Hospitality" feature with common folk in that place.
Suggested Characteristics
You aren't like other knights, being more focused and intense in one way or another. You might be obsessed with honor, glory and a noble quest, or you are more solemn, caring only about escaping your past.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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No one can stop me! I'm on a mission from my god!
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2
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Wine, courtship and song are now my only pleasure and burden.
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3
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I do not accept kindness without repaying it.
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4
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I cannot abide a challenge to my honor or skill and must meet every slight with a gauntleted hand.
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5
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There is such honour, integrity and kindness in common folk that it humbles me.
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6
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I make a great effort to disguise my true identity, for shame or necessity.
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7
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I am not afraid to lay down my life for a friend; or a noble cause.
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8
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No matter what, I am determined to hold true to the code of chivalry, if only to feel more like a true knight.
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Ideal |
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Strength. Challenging quests will prove the worth of my mettle. (Any)
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2
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Honor. True nobility lies in chivalry and honour, tested in battle. (Lawful.)
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3
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Freedom. I seek only to enjoy freedom from nobility, or my past. (Neutral)
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4
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Determination. Some may want be dead, but I will survive, no matter what! (Chaotic)
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5
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Chivalry. If there is good, I will embody it. (Good)
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6
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Ambition. I may have gotten cocky once, but I still intend to rule. (Evil)
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Bond |
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1
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I am determined to succeed in my quest and regain my glory.
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2
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There are those who betrayed me and had me cast down for their own benefit; I will see them hang.
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3
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I journey to find something or someone worth fighting for.
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4
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I quest to prove my worth to my love, of whom I left behind.
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5
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I have a sacred duty to protect and serve those weaker than myself.
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6
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My only quest now is to reinvent myself, however I can.
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Flaw |
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1
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I have an overly romantic view of chivalry.
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2
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I cannot stand filth or labour and constantly pine for hot baths, servants and scented candles.
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3
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I will pursue my quest until its completion, even to the abandonment of all reason.
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4
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I forget a lot of the promises that I make, (and I make a lot of promises).
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5
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I cannot back down from a challenge, even if it's a trap.
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6
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I can easily be blinded by my own goals and forget the needs of others. It has always made me feel guilty.
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