You have been trained from a young age in the arts of war and nobility, serving as a squire to a knight or noble. You've lived a life governed by the code of chivalry, committed to honor, courage, and loyalty. Whether you're a landed knight with your own small territory or a landless warrior traveling in search of glory, you're more than just a sword for hire.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, History
Tool Proficiencies: Gaming Set
Languages: 1 of your choice.
Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring or a coat of arms, a banner displaying your personal or your liege’s coat of arms, a trophy from an opponent you’ve defeated (a small trinket or its equivalent), and a purse containing 25 gp.
Starting Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your class:
- clothes, fine
- signet ring
Feature: Knightly Regard
Due to your status as a knight, you can often gain access to the noble courts and military gatherings. You may also call upon the loyalty of those you have protected or fought beside, provided that your appeals do not put them in immediate danger or contradict their principles.
Suggested Characteristics
Knights are shaped by the oaths they’ve taken and the battles they’ve fought. Many see the world as a place teeming with honor to be won and glory to be sought.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| d1 | I’m always polite and respectful to my superiors and elders. |
| d2 | I enjoy tales of heroism and valor and try to live up to those ideals. |
| d3 | I prefer to let my actions speak louder than my words. |
| d4 | I am confident and self-assured, some might say overly so. |
| d5 | I am fiercely loyal to my allies and keep my word. |
| d6 | I put honor above life. |
| d7 | I tend to interpret situations in terms of black and white, right and wrong. |
| d8 | I am constantly aware of my social standing and responsibilities. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| d1 | Valor. Personal bravery is the highest quality one can possess. (Any) |
| d2 | Justice. It is our duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Good) |
| d3 | Loyalty. My word is my bond. (Lawful) |
| d4 | Glory. I must earn my place in the annals of history. (Any) |
| d5 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without coddling from my superiors. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Order. A disciplined, organized militia is the backbone of society. (Lawful) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| d1 | I owe my knighthood to a liege or mentor who took me under their wing. |
| d2 | My ancestors were knights; I strive to live up to their legacy. |
| d3 | I will prove my worth to a sibling or comrade in arms who believes I'm not worthy of my title. |
| d4 | I am extremely loyal to the soldiers under my command. |
| d5 | I'm in love with the heir of a family that my family sees as an enemy. |
| d6 | I will bring honor to a specific order or organization with my actions. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| d1 | I can be haughty and arrogant; commoners "just don’t get it." |
| d2 | I'm a sucker for a pretty face, often to my detriment. |
| d3 | I have a hard time taking advice from those I see as less experienced than myself. |
| d4 | My pursuit for glory can often put others at risk. |
| d5 | I have a specific phobia that is not common among knights. |
| d6 | My code of ethics restricts my actions, making me hesitant or indecisive. |
Credits: Game Squires