Raised in a Monastery

You belong to an order of Monks who have sworn oaths to achieve a certain goal. The nature of this goal depends on the order you serve, but in your eyes it is without question a vital and honourable endeavour. A monks order, regardless of nature is always seen as Honorable, and all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities.

Though the term “Monk” conjures ideas of dusty books, and meditation with silence and prayer, The Monk orders don’t restrict their membership to such individuals that are devout to a god or goddess. The goals and philosophies of the order are a major concern within these orders but so must that knowledge be protected and so most of these orders have an arm that allows them to train as warriors.

Skill Proficiencies: History, plus one from among Stealth, Persuasion, Deception and Religion,  Athletics, Acrobatics, or Medicine,

Tool Proficiencies: One type of herbalism kit, calligraphy set or Wood Carving tools

Languages: One Ancient Language of your choice

Equipment: One set of traveler’s clothes, a signet, A Rob in a colour representing your chosen path, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the monk background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a monk of your order.

Your bond almost always involves the order to which you belong (or at least key members of it), and it is highly unusual for a monks ideal not to reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I would rather be buried in history books, than be out on the field.
3	I don't have many friends as i prefer the musty old libraries and I’m slow to make new ones.
4	The texts and scriptures are full of tales that i can recite and recall from, and will happily share amongst those around me.
5	In my meditation i can never be distracted or disturbed.
6	I train hard in both mind and body, channelling my ki to shrug off pain when i am hurt.
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. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey the church. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Knowledge is power, and preparation
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 will always debate with those that think my path is the wrong one
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not proven to be honest
3	I made a terrible mistake in my medical researches and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	My hatred for those that disrespect the written word is blind and unreasoning.
5	I obey my teachings regardless of the consequences as it is the written word of my deity
6	I’d rather go into exile than admit when I’m wrong.