Knight of the Gauntlet

Not all who answer the call of a higher power are content to pore over scripture in a stuffy temple apse. You chose the path of the holy warrior by joining the Order of the Gauntlet. As a knight of the Gauntlet, you exercise righteous scorn for the forces of evil, unswerving camaraderie for your siblings in arms, and heartfelt compassion for the survivors of war. With weapon and holy symbol in hand, you've sworn not to rest until the light of justice has vanquished the shadow of chaos across Faerûn.

A background lists three of your character's ability scores. Increase one by 2 and another one by 1, or increase all three by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.

You gain the following benefits.

Stand as One. When an ally within 5 feet of you is subjected to an effect that would push or pull it, you can take a Reaction to prevent that ally from being pushed or pulled. To receive this benefit, the ally can't have the Incapacitated condition.

Vigilant. When you take the Ready action, the next attack roll made against you has Disadvantage before the start of your next turn.

Each background gives a character proficiency with one tool—either a specific tool or one chosen from the Artisan's Tools category.

Choose A or B: (A) Spear, Smith's Tools, Bullseye Lantern, Holy Symbol, Manacles, Oil (5 flasks), Tinderbox, Traveler's Clothes, 9 GP; or (B) 50 GP