Noble Guard (5e Background)

Noble Guard

Noble Guards come from all walks of life, whether they be born into it, a retired solider or mercenary, a reformed criminal or perhaps just your average citizen in need of a job. They protect a noble, merchant, or someone similar. They tend to have an air of nobility around them, despite not always being of noble blood. this is due to a mixture of trained discipline and constant proximity to nobles. Important things for a Noble Guard to consider are: How did you end up a guard? Who did you serve under? Why did you leave? What was your liege like?

Skill Proficiencies: Athletic or acrobatics, Perception

Languages: one language of your choice

Equipment: A uniform in the style of the guard, a signet ring representing your station, a set of manacles, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Feature: One of the Guard

You are recognized as an authority figure. The local Guards will be hesitant to start a fight with you and are likely to come to your aid in a fight, the guards will also believe you except in the face of overwhelming evidence or under the command of a superior. For this effect to apply you must be in a city that would recognize your position, this is decided by the DM.

Suggested Characteristics

Noble Guards are similar to City Guards in many ways, though some see their station as superior

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am always polite and respectful.
2	My friends know they can rely on me no matter what.
3	Though a skilled fighter, I do not relish combat, and will always accept an enemy's surrender.
4	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
5	I enjoy being strong and able to protect others.
6	I always seek to maintain a calm, composed, manner of speech- even in the thick of combat.
7	I like the night patrols best, very peaceful or very not.
8	I occasionally hold myself above others.

d6	Ideal
1	Duty. I have a job to fulfill, and it shall be so. (lawful)
2	Greater Good. No matter the circumstances, I am expected to protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Good)
3	Independence When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Authority. I am above lesser folk, and people will do as I say. (Evil)
5	Live and Let Live. There will always be crime, or there are no guards. (Neutral)
6	Devotion I love my liege, and I will do anything to protect it. (any)

d6	Bond
1	My Liege practically raised me. I would do anything to please them.
2	As a child, a guard gave their life to protect me from a monster. If it came to it, i'd be willing to do the same.
3	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
4	My fellow Guards are my brothers/sisters in arms.
5	My honor is my life.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	I obey the law even when it serves no good.
2	I can be bribed easily; a few gold here, please...
3	I will never let injustice pass me by.
4	My title means more to me than my friends do.
5	I've gone behind my Liege's back on something, and would do anything to prevent them from finding out.
6	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

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