King's Ranger

Based on the book series Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan.

Skill Proficiencies: Three of the following: Stealth, Acrobatics, Investigation, Perception and Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools, One other of Toolkit or One instrument of your choice

Languages: None

Equipment: A pony, a camouflage cloak, a bow and quiver of 24 arrows, a pair of daggers, and oak-leaf-shaped brooch denoting Apprentice (bronze), Full Ranger (silver), or Retired (gold).

Feature: Kings Ranger Corps

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Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits (d8)

1	I'm honored to be a part of this elite group.
2	All should fear me when I loose an arrow.
3	I train for hours on end, and when I finish training, I train some more.
4	I am loyal to the crown.
5	I say as little as possible.
6	I grow more relaxed the worse things get; conversely, I get nervous and on edge when things seem to go well.
7	I never turn down a dare or challenge.
8	I make personal sacrifices to help others.

Ideals (d6)

1	Training. I will practice my skills until my last breath. (Any)
2	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Neutral)
3	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of the king. (Lawful)
4	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
5	Greater good. I will lay down my life in defense of others. (Good)
6	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)

Bonds (d6)

1	My bow is my life, and I will let no harm come to it.
2	I will uphold the laws of my Kingdom in the face all.
3	I will be the best archer that ever was.
4	I have been entrusted with a secret that I must keep until the end of my days.
5	I would lay down my life for the people I served with.
6	I adore nature, from the tiniest beetle to the greatest tree.

Flaws (d6)

1	I am incredibly cocky and arrogant.
2	I do not work well with others that are lesser in skill than me.
3	I refuse to use any weapon other than my bow.
4	The Crown's enemies are not worthy of my mercy, and I will destroy them all.
5	I once failed the king and caused many deaths, but nobody knows I was the cause.
6	I become easily angered and more determined with each set back.

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