Warriors of Cormyr (Character Kit)

Class Information 	Class Information
Racial Requirements 	Elf, human
Ability Requirements 	Strength 9
Prime Requisite 	Strength
Hit Die Type 	d10
Attack as 	Fighter
Save as 	Fighter
Advance as 	Fighter
Spell Ability? 	No
Exceptional Strength? 	Yes
Exceptional Constitution?	Yes
Starting Cash (x10 gp) 	6d4
Proficiencies 	Proficiencies
Weapon Slots 	4
Additional Slot 	3
Nonproficiency Penalty 	-2
Nonweapon Slots 	3
Additional Slot 	3
Available Categories 	General, Warrior
Bonus Proficiencies 	Etiquette
Recommended Proficiencies	Heraldry, riding, land-based
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==Overview==
The nation of Cormyr is a vast, old, civilized kingdom where independent adventurers are frowned upon. Cormyreans see adventurers as eccentrics, and to them the notion of adventuring for profit or fame is a throwback to more barbarous days. However, a warrior who fights to right wrongs and bring a civilizing influence to others is accepted. Thus, a warrior of Cormyr can be a fighter of unquestionable principles with grace and skill enough to silence his critics.
Most often, fighters of such caliber in Cormyr who believe in a cause beyond themselves wear the tunics of Purple Dragons. The Purple Dragons are King Azoun's army, a well-trained force known for its staunch defense of the king's laws and will. Many of Cormyr's young boys dream of one day marching under the Purple Dragons' standard.
==Description==
In many ways, warriors of Cormyr are the embodiment of the "classic" warrior. They tend to favor the best types of armor money can buy, usually splint or plate. If the individual Cormyrean warrior is one to eschew heavy armor, the warrior wears well-made but functional cloaks and other finery. Coats of arms are a popular adornment, worn either on a tabard over armor, or emblazoned on a shield.
Purple Dragons wear field plate armor and steel helms when they are adventuring abroad. A tabard decorated with a rampant purple dragon proclaims their allegiance to the King's personal army.
==Role-Playing==
A typical Cormyrean warrior comes from a powerful, civilized nation, and he or she knows it. Even if they are not all paragons of virtue, Cormyrean warriors conduct themselves with honor, pride, and style.
Cormyrean warriors pride themselves on their civilized behavior, which includes knowledge of social etiquette to serve them in any social or political situation. Unfortunately, Cormyrean warriors also tend to be arrogant, talking down to those who they consider "less refined" or "less civilized." They also decry those whose motives may be less noble than their own. Ofttimes, this arrogance is unintentional, and not meant as an insult.
Purple Dragons, whether adventuring on Cormyr's frontiers or beyond, are disciplined warriors whose military bearing is always obvious. They know that their ultimate allegiance is to King Azoun and the nation of Cormyr as a whole. Like the independent civilian warriors, national pride runs strong and deep, coloring most of their actions.
==Special Advantages==
===Cormyrean Warriors===
Cormyrean warriors get the etiquette nonweapon proficiency as a bonus. If the warrior finds himself in a social situation in a strange land far from home, the warrior can still attempt an etiquette proficiency check (with a -4 penalty), to "fake his way" through the social customs to avoid any unintentional insults.
Due to the prosperity of their kingdom, Cormyrean warriors start out with a little more money than the typical warrior (6d4x10 gold pieces).
===Purple Dragons===
Purple Dragon warriors are given a light warhorse, field plate armor, and the choice of a melee weapon, usually a long sword. This equipment is in addition to the etiquette nonweapon proficiency and the extra starting money bonuses.
A Purple Dragon warrior of 5th level or higher can request overnight shelter and food from Cormyrean lords or nobles. Depending on a character's fame, he could get lodgings in either the manor or the stables.
When a Purple Dragon warrior reaches 9th level, he or she can place their family's coat of arms somewhere on their garb, armor, or shield. Most often, the design is placed in a shield on the breast of the rampant dragon seal all Purple Dragons wear. Warriors who do this get a +2 reaction bonus when dealing with Cormyreans at home or abroad. They also increase their chances of instant recognition.
When fighting within Cormyr's borders, all Purple Dragon warriors gain a +2 bonus for their morale checks, as they fight directly for king and country. Optionally, this bonus can extend to situations where either the King himself or a high-ranking noble is part of the attacking force anywhere in the Realms.
==Special Disadvantages==
===Warriors of Cormyr===
Warriors of Cormyr must be of good alignment to reflect their love of Cormyr and all it stands for.
Thieves are something a Cormyrean warrior cannot tolerate, and it shows on their faces and how they talk to them. When interacting with thieves, all reaction rolls are penalized at -4.
The arrogance of Cormyrean warriors is a sore point to other folk, especially those not from an urban environment. When mingling with non-Cormyreans, all reaction rolls are penalized at -2.
The nation of Cormyr has made many enemies during its long history, and King Azoun continues his opposition to these enemies to the present. Opponents from Zhentil Keep, Hillsfar, Mulmaster, Thay, and the Cult of the Dragon will focus on killing a Cormyrean warrior over any other warrior in battle except for warriors from Shadowdale.
===Purple Dragons===
Not only do Purple Dragon warriors suffer the same hindrances as the civilian warriors of Cormyr, but extra burdens are put upon them.
Purple Dragon warriors are, above all else, part of Cormyr's army. As such, their desires and goals are subordinate to the Crown. Adventuring Purple Dragon warriors are on "detached duty," which often ends as quickly as it begins.
If a Purple Dragon's superiors command him not to go somewhere, he does not go. Period. This likelihood increases if the superiors somehow hear that the warrior is doing something which could potentially hurt King Azoun or Cormyr as a whole.
Any Cormyrean citizen can ask a Purple Dragon warrior for aid if attacked. Since Purple Dragons are also responsible for maintaining domestic tranquility, this means that they are immediately responsible (after any local militia or constabulary) for fighting off brigands, rescuing citizenry from bandits, and dealing with monsters and border incursions.
There is no such warrior kit as an "Ex-Purple Dragon". Purple Dragons who are drummed out of the army or retire from it lose their equipment and any benefits. Purple Dragons who leave their commissions in the army are automatically reduced in status to the independent Cormyrean warriors.