They were intented to be both warriors and monks but after 1291 it was no longer possible for Christian warriors to operate in the Holy Land so in the years between 1291 and 1307 the Templars were basically secretive and mysterious monks as well as merchants and bankers.
They were intented to be both warriors and monks but after 1291 it was no longer possible for Christian warriors to undertake major operations in the Holy Land. So in the years between 1291 and 1307 most former Templar warriors operated as secretive and mysterious monks, merchants and bankers.