Acolytes of the White Tower (Background)

You are or were involved as a member of the Order of the White Tower. You most likely came from a war-torn land that was affected badly by the century war. The self-reliant teachings appealed to you, or maybe they were your only option to stave off starvation. However you came to it, you found peace and joy working with your hands and bettering the community.
The skills taught to you in your darkest hour, have echoed in your mind since. You now strive to share this knowledge with others as you travel, maybe someday you could even run a White Tower of your own.
(d8) Personality Traits:

1. I idolize a particular hero of the Order of the White Tower, a local leader or maybe even Delondra Anu herself. and constantly refer to that person's deeds and example.
2. Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
3. I hide scraps of food and trinkets away in my pockets.
4. Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
5. I'm rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play.
6. I work hard so that I can play hard when the work is done.
7. I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
8. I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won't save you from a pillaging army.

(d8) Ideals:

1. Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
2. Aspiration. I seek to prove my self worthy of Delondra Anu's favor by matching my actions against her teachings. (Any)
3. People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I teach them to be self-reliant. That's all that matters. (Neutral)
4. Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
5. Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
6. Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her livelihood. (Chaotic)
7. Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
8. Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)

(d8) Bonds:

1. I will someday get revenge on the corrupt nation that left my kith and kin to die.
2. I owe the Order of the White Tower a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
3. I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland.
4. I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
5. I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
6. I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
7. Nothing is more important than the other members of the Order of the White Tower.
8. My loyalty to the Order of the White Tower is unwavering.

(d8) Flaws:

1. I put too much trust in those who wield power within the Order of the White Tower's hierarchy.
2. I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I'll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough
3. No one must ever learn that I once stole money from the Order of the White Tower coffers.
4. I am dogmatic in my thoughts and philosophy.
5. I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
6. I follow orders, even if I think they're wrong
7. My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
8. It's not stealing if I need it more than someone else.

LINKS

• Order of the White Tower
• Delondra Anu
• Acolytes of the White Tower(Background)
• Order of the White Tower Compound

Skill Proficiencies:
Animal Handling, Nature
Tool Proficiencies:
Artisan's Tools (Animal Care, Farming, or Shepherding).
Languages:
One of your choosing, learned while working with another acolyte.
Equipment:
Blue Sash with the symbol of the White Tower in white on it (A gift to you when you joined the movement), an achievement metal coin made of brass, a garden spade, a pouch of seeds, and 5 gold coins.
Feature:
Self Reliant Cog in the Machine The war took almost everything from you. The White Tower, however, has given you the tools to survive in this world. As a member, you can always help out other White Towers in your travels. They will feed you and allow you a place to sleep; as there is always work that needs doing and your good with your hands. In exchange for a little sweat equity, you can maintain a Modest lifestyle aiding and teaching for a local White Tower between adventures.
While the Order of the White Tower focuses on self-reliance, they understand sometimes things are outside the abilities of there members. Checking in with the local White Tower could lead to jobs helping members with problems they may not be able to resolve for themselves.
Suggested characteristics:
Hardworking and community-minded individuals tend to find there way into the Order of the White Tower.

Symbol
The Order has a dark shield with a White Rook in the center as there symbol and on there flags.