You hail from the plains of Braxyl, a land of vast, open territories and rugged people with a long history of horsemanship and warfare. You were raised amidst stories of the great Hosts of Braxyl and the heroism of the Skyriders. From a young age, you trained to join the ranks of your house’s horde, mastering the art of horseback, shortbow, and the strategies of plainland battle.

Choose your house from the great houses of Joraeth (the royal house), Kaelth, Vharan, Myrax, Zephyr, Qorwyn, Eryndor, Thryxus, Vexel, Gryndal, Oryth, Nyxar, Syrav, or Lyron. Alternately, create a lesser house and choose which of the greater houses is your family’s patron. Your choice of house alignment establishes allies and enemies as well as other relationships within Braxyl.

  • Skill Proficiencies. Animal Handling or Nature and any one skill of your choice
  • Armor Proficiencies. Leather armor
  • Weapon Proficiencies. Scimitar, shortbow
  • Tool Proficiencies. One type of artisan’s tools and a gaming set or musical instrument
  • Ability Score Boosts. +2 to any one ability score and +1 to any other ability score
  • Languages. Valorian and Braxylian
  • Equipment. A set of traveler’s clothes, a signet ring or a banner of your house, a riding saddle, an explorer’s pack, a set of leatherworker’s tools, a suit of leather armor, a dagger, a shortbow, a scimitar, and a belt pouch containing 10 sp

Feature: Born for the Saddle

You have ridden a horse almost since the time you could walk. You can always choose the best horse from a pack, intuitively understanding each horse’s strengths and temperament and you have a knack for communicating with horses. This allows you to to calm a spooked horse or encourage a tired one with ease. Additionally, when traveling for an hour or more by horseback, you and your group can ignore difficult terrain.

Suggested Characteristics

As Braxylian, your life has been shaped by the saddle and the sword. You respect strength and the bonds of loyalty that hold your community together. Your experiences in the field have taught you the importance of vigilance and the value of swift, decisive action.

Personality Trait (d8)

  1. I am always calm, no matter the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
  2. I hold my honor and the honor of my house above all else; a slight against either is a slight against my very soul.
  3. The open plains are in my blood; I am most at peace when the land stretches wide around me.
  4. I value directness and despise subterfuge; I speak plainly and expect others to do the same.
  5. My word is my bond. Once I commit to something, I see it through, no matter the cost.
  6. I find solace in the rituals and traditions of my ancestors, following them gives me strength and guidance.
  7. I have a restless spirit; the thought of settling in one place for too long feels like a cage.
  8. I believe that the strength of a community is the true measure of its success; I always strive to contribute to the well-being of my people.

Ideals (d6)

  1. Compassion. In the strength of our arms and the vastness of our lands, we must not lose sight of our duty to aid those in need. (Good)
  2. Unity. Strength comes from the ability to work together as a cohesive unit. Unity is the bedrock of security and prosperity. (Lawful)
  3. Freedom. The plains teach that the spirit must be free. Constraints chafe at the soul, and I oppose any who would bind me. (Chaotic)
  4. Dominance. Only the strong have the right to rule, and the weak should serve. Power is the ultimate law, and I will increase mine at any cost. (Evil)
  5. Balance. Life is a cycle, just like the seasons. We must accept the changes, the good and the bad, as part of nature’s order. (Neutral)
  6. Survival. Above all, we must endure. The plains are harsh, and only those who adapt and overcome will thrive (Any)

Bonds (d6)

  1. My loyalty to my house and my horde is unwavering. Their honor is my honor.
  2. I seek to prove myself worthy of a prophecy that was told at my birth, which predicted great deeds and challenges that only I could overcome.
  3. A rival house wronged my family generations ago, and I am determined to restore our honor and reclaim what was lost.
  4. I carry a token from my first great ride across the plains, a reminder of my roots and the lessons learned on that journey.
  5. The leader of my horde took me in as an orphan; I owe them my life and will follow them through any danger.
  6. I have sworn to protect an ancient artifact that has been in my family for generations, believed to hold the power of the Twin Gods.

Flaws

  1. I am overly proud and often take unnecessary risks to ensure my deeds are remembered as legendary.
  2. I hold grudges for a long time, and once someone has earned my distrust, it is nearly impossible to regain my respect.
  3. I can be too blunt, often speaking harsh truths that may not be welcome, damaging relationships unintentionally.
  4. My confidence in my own abilities can sometimes border on arrogance, leading me to underestimate my opponents.
  5. I struggle with authority and often challenge decisions made by my superiors, which can cause discord within the ranks.
  6. I have little respect for those who do not prove themselves in battle or some manner of challenging pursuit.
5e24rule Created January 5, 2026