You've toppled governments, either through violence, subterfuge, or calculated manipulation. Your path is marked by the ruins of former empires and the fear or admiration of those who remember your deeds. Whether driven by ideology, power, or survival, you excel at dismantling authority and have gained an array of skills suited to this dangerous calling. When you choose this background, select one of the following methods by which you most often bring down regimes: Bloody Revolt, Subtle Subterfuge, or Calculated Manipulation. (separate backrounds) Each method grants unique proficiencies, equipment, and personality traits.
Characters with the Bloody Revolt option in the Regime Breaker background have toppled governments or organizations through sheer force, leading others into bloody revolts and violent uprisings. They rely on strength, resilience, and a willingness to take on the most brutal tasks. This background is suited for characters who value power and action over subtlety, taking pride in their physical prowess and forceful leadership.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
These proficiencies reflect the character’s physical strength, ability to lead with force, and skill at intimidating others, which are crucial for rallying rebels or subduing opposition. - Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiency: One type of musical instrument
This instrument, often a drum or horn, was used to rally others during revolts or signal attacks. It serves as both a rallying cry and a reminder of past battles. - Languages: Language: One of the following languages commonly spoken by the oppressed or rebellious (e.g., Orc, Dwarvish, Goblin)
- Equipment: Equipment:
- A war banner or rebel insignia: This symbol represents the cause you once fought for and serves as a reminder of your victories.
- A worn weapon or shield: A tool of battle that has seen many conflicts, it holds sentimental or symbolic value to you.
- A map with markings of conquered locations: This map details regions where revolts succeeded or battles were won, each mark telling a story of conquest.
- A pouch with 15 gold pieces: A modest amount of money to support yourself as you continue your journey or seek new rebellions.
Feat: Tavern Brawler
You’ve gained a reputation for using whatever tools and items are around you in a fight. This feat enhances your combat abilities, particularly in unarmed or improvised combat, symbolizing your resourcefulness and willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
- Tavern Brawler grants you:
- Proficiency with improvised weapons and unarmed strikes, representing your experience in brutal hand-to-hand fights.
- Increased Constitution or Strength by 1, enhancing your physical endurance and power.
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