Bodyguard

Always choose your bodyguard from another country, they find it harder to make an alliance and betray you.

— Nancy Farmer

Perhaps a bright, shining star when they started your career in the city guard. Perhaps they stopped a kidnapping attempt on a Prince Consort, or they were able to discover an imposter sent to assassinate a high ranking official. Their willingness to throw themselves into the line of fire for those above their station caught the eyes of a powerful employer. Now, they follow around a designated individual, watching every face and shadow for potential threat.

Type

Military

Bodyguard 5e Background Info

Bodyguard (Law Enforcement Background)

Skill Proficiencies Insight, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies Thieves’ tools

Languages Add one language that is considered a common language in your region or district

Equipment

• Shackles
• Truncheon
• A badge, sigil, or tabard of rank and profession
• Common clothes
• A deck of cards or set of knucklebones
• A pouch containing 10 sp

Features

Remembrance
The tales of those lives you have saved still reverberate through the halls of castles and taverns alike. In any town that you are known, you can find a free meal or place to stay the evening.

Traits

d8	Bodyguard Personality Trait
1	It isn’t being paranoid if they really are out to kill you...
2	I approach every situation as a potential ambush or a trap.
3	Being polite, kind, and considerate are simply not a part of my job description.
4	My presence makes people think twice before acting, which is the whole point.
5	Better to intimidate those around you than invite an attack.
6	I’m comfortable around violence perhaps too comfortable.
7	Forgive me if I treat you like an ignorant child, but it’s for your own good.
8	I never lower my guard, never relax, and it’s killing me. I never lower my guard, never relax, and it’s killing me.

Ideal

d6	Bodyguard Ideal
1	Duty. You make an oath, you keep it.
2	Sacrifice. I’d give my life if it means saving someone important to me.
3	Daredevil. I’m only truly alive when my life is at risk.
4	Redemption. My last charge died in my arms. It won’t happen again.
5	Pride. I’m the best at what I do, and that means everything to me.
6	Control. I have to be in control, and I have to call the shots.

Bond

d6	Bodyguard Bond
1	My charge’s life is the most important thing to me in this world.
2	I will surrender my last drop of blood for those whom I fight beside.
3	The good people of this world must be shielded from the evil ones.
4	Sometimes, you must commit dark deeds to protect those under your care.
5	I’ve never let a bad guy escape before, and I don’t intend to start.
6	Nothing stands in the way of me performing my job.

Flaw

d6	Bodyguard Flaw
1	I know what’s best for you, and I act in your best interests, whether you wish it or not.
2	I don’t trust anyone or anything, even when I should.
3	My brusque manner and consuming focus comes across as rude at best.
4	Regardless of situation, I usually see the darkest and worst side it.
5	My instincts put me in the midst of danger. Eventually, it’ll cost me my life.
6	I enjoy pointing out your flaws and weaknesses. It’s for your own good.