The knights Templar's were a multifaceted group that not only protected the Pilgrims to the holy land, but they also provided security for the crusader states and their successes provided them with great wealth. Like most monastic organizations, the Templar's were just made of men, which to me isn't fair at all, but women could become Templar's in non-combat roles. The first Templar clothing was rag-tag looking since they got their clothing only through arms. To hide themselves from others, and in the spirit of monasticism, the Templar's knights adopted a White tunic emblazoned with a red cross that also distinguished ranks.
Sergeants, who unlike knights were non-noble and wore a red cross upon black tunics. There were also Chaplin's, the only clerical brothers who didn't fight. Last but and probably the least important back then were the servants, grooms, and other attendants who supported the Templar's. The knights took their vows for life, but lower-ranking members make only temporary vows. At first Templar's didn't just take anyone; you had to have standards of birth, health, and age but later on when numbers were to small they took anyone who was interested in being a warrior.
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