Guardian / Sentry

You are, or once were, the protector of a location, person, or object. Your soul mission has been to protect this charge from any and all outside threats, and as such you have learned a variety of skills in order to spot these threats and keep them at bay or avoid them all together.

Perhaps you are protecting a particularly adventurous young noble, or maybe you were forced to take your charge on the road in order to hide from assassins. If you are no longer guarding your ward, consider what may have happened and if you had anything to do with it. Discuss with your DM who or what your charge may have been and why you were tasked with protecting them.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: One type of vehicle or gaming set

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: An insignia, emblem, or piece of armour bearing the mark or insignia of your charge, a set of clothes appropriate to your duties and a pouch containing 15 gold pieces

Suggested Characteristics

You are, or at least you were, focused on one task, protecting your charge, and most would be hard pressed to sneak past you while you were on the job. In many ways, this may have shaped the person you are.

Perhaps you were once a grizzled soldier or perhaps this is what you have know for your whole life. Regardless, your time as a guardian will most likely remain a major influence on your morals and life decisions.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I speak rarely but mean every word I say.
3	I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
4	I prefer to solve problems without violence, but I finish fights decisively.
5	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
6	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
7	I have a crude sense of humor.
8	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

d6	Ideal
1	Greater Good. My lot is to lay down my life in defense of others. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5	Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3	My honor is my life.
4	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	Someone managed to get to my charge, I intend to find out who.

d6	Flaw
1	I find civilian life difficult and struggle to say the right thing in social situations.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	I follow orders, even if I think they’re wrong.
5	Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation.
6	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.