## Guard
> *You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren't a soldier, directing your gaze outward at enemy armies; instead, your service was to your community.*
**Feature — Watcher's Eye:** Your experience in enforcing the law, and dealing with lawbreakers, gives you a feel for local laws and criminals. You can easily find the local outpost of the watch or a similar organization, and just as easily pick out the dens of criminal activity in a community.
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| **Equipment** | -A uniform in the style of your unit and indicative of your rank, <br>- a horn with which to summon help, <br>- a set of manacles, <br>- 10 🅖 |
| **Languages** | - Two of your choice |
| **Skills** | - [[Athletics]], <br>- [[Insight]] or [[Perception]] |
| **Tools** | - None |
> [!note] Variant — Investigator (SCAG)
> Investigators replace *[[Athletics]]* with *[[Investigation]]*, representing a detective role rather than a patrol role.
**Optional Characteristics**
| **d6** | **[[Bonds]]** |
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| 1 | I would still lay down my life for the people I served with. |
| 2 | Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. |
| 3 | My honor is my life. |
| 4 | I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. |
| 5 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 6 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| **d6** | **[[Flaws]]** |
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| 1 | The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. |
| 2 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. |
| 3 | I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
| 4 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 5 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
| 6 | I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
| **d6** | **[[Ideals]]** |
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| 1 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) |
| **d8** | **[[Personality Traits]]** |
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| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. |
| 3 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. |
| 5 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 6 | I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. |
| 7 | I have a crude sense of humor. |
| 8 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
*– Custom / Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide*