Inquisitor

You belong to an organization, a religious order, or church that hunts down heretics, witches, or practitioners of black magic. You are part of the vanguard, the holy warriors that not only defend the common folk but hunt down the unrighteous and sinful. Noteworthy inquisitions include the witch-hunt in Tepest; the Iron Inquisitors of the Church of the Lawgiver in Nova Vaasa, who pursue of heretics and blasphemers; the followers of Elena Faith-Hold in Nidala, who crusade against sinner and monsters; and the Darkonian sect of the Church of Ezra, who zealously defend against the Legions of the Night.

Inquisitors are dedicated individuals, willing to die in order to strike down evil. They tend to be dour, humorless, and untrusting zealots with no qualms about killing innocents, as long as they slay their prey as well. This means that when they arrive in a settlement they are viewed with stressful awe and trepidation.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)

Equipment: A monster hunter's pack, a prayer book or prayer beads, vestments, a set of traveler's clothes including a leather tricorne and coat, and a pouch containing 3 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Inquisitors have a strong sense of right and wrong, firmly believing in the existence of true evil. They know the dangers of the supernatural and have seen the corruption of sin. Even ex-inquisitors, ones who are no longer servants of the Church, continue to believe in the righteousness of their actions, simply shifting their absolute convictions.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I believe that monsters are everywhere and anyone could be a creature of the night.
2	I like to make rhetorical speeches and sermons.
3	I am weary of always finding corruption and seeing the worst of humanity.
4	It's my belief that everyone has secrets; everyone is hiding something, and sooner or later I will find out what it is.
5	I'm always reciting parables relating to the current situation.
6	I'm extremely pessimistic, always expecting the worst.
7	I try my hardest at everything I attempt, never giving less than my best effort.
8	I sometimes feel strong remorse for what I must do.

d6	Ideal
1	Protection. I defend those who cannot defend themselves. (Good)
2	Faith. My god gives me all the strength I require. (Any)
3	Loyalty. I follow the rules of my church and their representatives. (Lawful)
4	Power. As long as I have power, the common folk will be save. (Evil)
5	Responsibility. I must fulfill my duties and keep the oaths I have sworn. (Lawful)
6	Greater Good. I am willing to do anything in my might to destroy the evil in this world. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would venture into the Abyss for my parishioners or congregation.
2	I have dedicated myself to destroy all kinds of evil.
3	If I must damn myself to give others salvation, so be it.
4	I will hunt down and kill the foul creature that once escaped me.
5	I owe my sponsor in the Church a debt I can never fully repay.
6	My family means more to me than my own life.

d6	Flaw
1	I see the world in absolutes; there is only good and evil.
2	I can be heartless when dealing with those I see as sinners.
3	I gain more pleasure than I like to admit by punishing the wicked.
4	I expect perfection from everyone.
5	I'm stubborn, refusing to compromise in matters of importance.
6	I put too much faith in the Church and my superiors, following their orders blindly.