Noble

You understand wealth, power and privilege. You carry a noble title, and your family owns land, collects taxes, and wields significant political influence. You were likely a pampered aristocrat unfamiliar with work or discomfort of any sort. Perhaps you are a disinherited scoundrel or an honest, hard working landowner who cares deeply about the people who live and work on your family land.
You will need to work with the DM to come up with an appropriate title and determine how much authority you may have and where your families land is. A noble title comes along with an entire family, and you will also have to understand your intricacies of your inner family politics. You will also have a reputation that comes with your family name, and perhaps your own renown.
There are expectations on members of royal families, and every member has their place and role to play. This responsibility could either be welcome or a burden. There may be a future where you inherit a greater title and responsibility, or it may be that you are far down the line from that. You will want to determine a coat of arms, a family insignia, the colors and design of your family flag, and perhaps a animal that is regard as a symbol of your line. You may also be descendant from some great ruler of long ago, and it is that family blood that gives your name credence.
As a noble you are likely welcome in most high society, and likely to be recognized in those settings. you may be recognized by even the common folk depending on how well your family is known. The continent of Aygess is home to six different Royal families.
 

Kingdoms of Aygess

  1. Queendom of Thena
  2. Oryn Kingdom
  3. Whielor Island Kingdom
  4. Noble family of the City State Vtarford
  5. Noble family of the City State Askurg
  6. Noble family of the City State of Hampton Island
 

Personality Trait Examples

  1. My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
  2. The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
  3. No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am cut above the unwashed masses.
  4. I take great pains to always look my best nd follow the latest fashions.
  5. I don't like to get my hands dirty, and I won't be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
  6. Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
  7. My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
  8. If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
 

Ideal Examples

  1. Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
  2. Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
  3. Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
  4. Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
  5. Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
  6. Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)
 

Bond Examples

  1. I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family.
  2. My house's alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs.
  3. Nothing is more important than the other members of my family.
  4. I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises.
  5. My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
  6. The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
 

Flaw Examples

  1. I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
  2. I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
  3. I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I'm quick to anger.
  4. I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
  5. In fact, the world does revolve around me.
  6. By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
Languages: One of your choice
Default Lifestyle: Aristocratic or Wealthy
Equipment:
  • A set of fine clothes
  • A signet ring
  • A scroll of pedigree
  • A purse containing 40gp
Variant: Knight
A knighthood is among the lowest noble titles in most societies, but also the most common. If you choose this option, you may not have the same influence among the upper class, but will be much more accepted amongst the common folks.
  Optional addition:
You can have the service of up to two retainers, they can be attendants, messengers, or in the case of a knight perhaps a squire. These retainers ahve a loyalty to you, but that will be adjusted by how well they are treated. This functions by you giving them instructions, orders or requests, and the DM will determine how they react. At the beginning they are likely to be very loyalty to you, and much less so to the other party members. If you choose this option, reduce the gold in your purse to 25gp.

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