Armed Escort (5e Background)

Armed Escort

From DaVinci's Demons

Your family, or you, has ties to merchants and other such entities who hire your services to deliver goods of all sorts to the far reaches of the realm. You take full responsibility of the transportation and security of the merchandise, with which you always stake your reputation and honor on the line. You strive to be loyal and immune to trickery that would cause you to betray these values. Your honor protects your employer and goods throughout the journey. You have traveled to many places, high and low. Delivery is done during day and night may it be rain or shine. You have tales to tell of the dangers you and your companions have encountered on the road. But, all in all, it is rewarding to see and experience what others only dream of. You are adept to the open road, but you are not shy to make new acquaintances in villages, towns or city you pass by.

When making an armed escort character, consider their occupation carefully. Why do they do this job? Are they bound by a familial duty, or is this just a way to earn money? What do they like to guard on a mission? Perhaps your character prefers to escort people rather than objects. Where have they gone over time? What people have they met? What clients have they had?

Skill Proficiencies: Survival and Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Vehicle (Land)

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of traveler’s clothes, a hooded lantern, 2 oil flasks, a leather case with a few drawn road maps, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

Feature: Eyes on the road

As an armed escort, you value information as anybody else in preparation for your trips. Discuss with your DM the extent of your characters knowledge about the ways of the roads to and fro in local areas you have been to, or what is on your maps. As a frequent traveler, you are expected to know roads as well as their slight advantages over others and smallsecrets, which are part of your expertise as an escort.

Suggested Characteristics

You like to travel. Are you interested to walk to the unknown?

d8	Personality Trait
1	Losing my face is equal to death. I will defend my Honor.
2	I'm optimistic of the road ahead but a little bit of luck counts as well.
3	I feel free and happier on the open road than in crowded towns or cities.
4	I'm driven by a wanderlust so I can't stay long in one place.
5	I pay little attention to what my companions have to say but more to my surroundings. I need to be alert to keep them alive.
6	I'm easy to get along, I don't choose sides only my own.
7	I’ve spent so much time on the road that I have little practical experience interacting with people in civilization.
8	I let others do the talking, I do the walking or as I prefer the steering of the cart.

d6	Ideal
1	Greed. Its all about the money.(Evil)
2	Freedom. The road is my life, it leads me to wherever I want.(Any)
3	Diligence. The job comes first and pleasure later(Neutral)
4	Dynamic. Life is like supply and demand, it can go up or down(Chaotic)
5	Tolerance. City guards keeps law and order. As Merchants dictate the price.(Lawful)
6	Brave. If I will not make the deliveries, who else will. People must be able to depend on the goods.(Good)

d6	Bond
1	Nothing is more important than my companions and family.
2	Someday I will be the boss of my own business.
3	I owe my life to a merchant who found me half dead on the road.
4	I will do anything to protect the merchandise or person.
5	I have debt(s) to pay off and this job keeps the collector(s) away for a while.
6	I don't know where I am from, the open roads might lead me some day to my origin.

d6	Flaw
1	I sometimes desire to sleep in a warm cozy bed. I'm tired of sleeping rough night after night.
2	I only take the job if I'm certain the risk is to a minimum and the pay is maximize.
3	If trouble appears, I let others the precedence and observe from the cart.
4	I like to keep things/information to myself. I don't see the point sharing unless I'm in the mood.
5	I act strong and mighty in a group but alone I'm a lost scared cat.
6	I always need to find out what is inside those crates.

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