The Defender of the Free Traits

Tree Traits	Description	Source
Relentless Assault	Buff; Improves skills: Sting, Improved Sting	Trait:	0+ ranks
Tireless Defender	Improves skill Guardian's Ward	Trait:	0+ ranks
Guardian's Ward: Tactics	Improves skill Guardian's Ward	Trait:	0+ ranks
Guardian's Pledge	Gain skill Guardian's Pledge	Trait:	5+ ranks
Bellow	Improves skills: Challenge, Fray the Edge	Trait:	5+ ranks
Shield-smash	Gain skill Shield-smash	Trait:	10+ ranks
Reversal	Improves skill Turn the Tables	Trait:	10+ ranks
Smashing Stab	Gain skill Smashing Stab	Trait:	10+ ranks
Follow Through	Improves skill Shield-smash	Trait:	15+ ranks, Shield-smash (1)
Shield Wall	Gain skill Shield Wall	Trait:	15+ ranks
Shield of Light	Buff; Improves skills: Shield-taunt, Protection by the Shield	Trait:	15+ ranks
Improved Shield Spikes	Buff	Trait:	20+ ranks
High-spirited	Buff	Trait:	20+ ranks
Disorientation	Improves skills: Shield-smash, Shield-blow	Trait:	20+ ranks
Warrior's Fortitude	Buff	Trait:	25+ ranks
Stoic	Improves skill Warrior's Heart	Trait:	25+ ranks
Juggernaut	Gain skill Juggernaut	Trait:	30+ ranks
Break Ranks	Buff; Improves skill Shield-taunt	Trait:	30+ ranks