A hired guard is just that; hired muscle to protect assets, whether through combat or through intimidation. While most of these mercenaries have no qualms with killing, some may follow a code in order to be more at peace with the world around them. Are you the kind of guard to take measures in order to de-escalate conflict? Or do you relish in the combat?

Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation and Perception

Tool Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in armor one level higher than you already have. If you have no proficiency in armor, gain proficiency in Light Armor

Languages: You gain proficiency in Common if you do not already have proficiency in it. In addition, you gain proficiency in 2 languages of your choice

Equipment: - A longsword or a weapon you are proficient with. - A dagger or another simple weapon. - A small pouch with 40 GP.

Hired Guards are mercenaries; most mercenaries need to make a name for themselves in one way or another. The story is a big part of a Hired Guards' appeal; it's the reason they're hired in the first place, because someone heard this story from someone else. Roll a d6 or choose from one of the selections below in order to choose a Rumor. If none of these appeal to you, feel free to talk to your DM about a possible Rumor.

Personality Traits (d8)

1	I try to take the safest routes through cities, roads, or passes: I am not a fan of dark alley shortcuts.
2	I may be a stick in the mud while I am sober, but I am wilder than an owlbear when I am intoxicated.
3	I take into account my past experiences to help prepare for the future.
4	I'm usually a very honest individual; if we make an agreement, I will stick to it.
5	I have no qualms with ditching a job if the possibility of me losing my life is too high; I can't do my job if I'm dead.
6	I value the lives of those I'm protecting over my own.
7	I'm cynical of the laws of wherever I'm working in; if the law could protect the people, my job wouldn't be needed.
8	I'm indifferent to those around me; if body's start dropping, it's not going to affect me anymore than I already have been.

Ideals (d6)

1	Guardian - I dedicate my life to defending those who cannot defend themselves (Good)
2	Determined - I will protect those who I must... by any means necessary. (Chaotic)
3	Manipulative - If I think I can get more money out of my job due to unforeseen complications, I will find a way to take advantage of the situation. (Evil)
4	Resolute - I will follow the laws of the land. Period. (Lawful)
5	Purpose - I am here to protect; it was what I was born to do. (Neutral)
6	Open - I am willing to work outside of the agreement if it means we will get there in one piece.

Bonds (d6)

1	I have a home I love somewhere, though I may not often see it.
2	I became as I am to escape a darker time in my life. That time is behind me now, but the faces from the past still linger.
3	I have other friends in this business who don't perform their duties exactly how I do.
4	I don't form connections with the people I work for and work with; it's all part of the job.
5	I tend to keep to myself if I'm not currently working on a job.
6	My past is my own, and I'm loathe to reveal it unless I feel close to the individual in question.

Flaws (d6)

1	Trust is the most important thing to me; it is hard to gain, but so easy to lose. I'm generally very distrustful of people I've only just met.
2	I've seen and done a lot of things in my life; I've fallen into a habit of draining my worries in a bottle.
3	It's generally very easy to make me lose my temper.
4	I can become attached to the people I work for; I tend to do favors for people I'm close to without compensation, which can only hurt me and my allies in the long run.
5	I can be very cold to those around me; their problems seem paltry and are unimportant. Only their safety and their coin matters.
6	My mind is numb to the death and suffering I may or may not have caused around me.