You were once a member of the proud Flaming Fist Mercenary Company, the military and police force of Baldur’s Gate. Their work extends beyond the borders of the famed city and along the entirety of the Sword Coast. They often act as caravan guards especially for dignitaries between Baldur’s Gate and Waterdeep. They are a proud and noble group of dedicated warriors.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Gaming set
- Languages: Any one of your choice
- Equipment: Set of traveler’s Clothes, Rope hempen 50’, grappling hook, torches (5), tinderbox, Whetstone, Bedroll, Iron pot, dice set, and a belt pouch with 10 gp
Feature: Sellsword
You come from a well respected mercenary organization and as such, you’re always able to find the best merchants and charters seeking your services anywhere along the Sword Coast. In addition, you always have shelter within Baldur’s Gates walls at the Flaming Fist Mercenary Company barracks, but while in the city are required to act as a city guard.
Suggested Characteristics
Flaming Fist Mercenaries tend to be well respected, honorable men at least as far as sellswords go by the norm. Many of them are gamblers, drinkers, and enjoy a good fight. It’s not unusual to spend your wages in a city carousing before hopping on the next caravan to the next city. And when you’re in Baldur’s Gate while you’re on duty you’re usually breaking up fights in the city’s many low-beamed taverns, but are just as likely to be involved in a brawl yourself when off duty.
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In the face of danger you face it head on with courage
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2
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You look down upon others until they earn your respect through martial prowess
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3
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You have a rough and crude sense of humor
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4
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You are a quiet storm; Stoic and in control until your fury is unleashed
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5
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There’s nothing better than a good fight
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6
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The horrors of your past haunt you and you often get lost in your own thoughts
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7
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You sell your sword to the highest coin. Loyalty is measured in payment
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8
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You are always polite and respectful even to those below your station in life
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Ideal |
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Idealist: You believe in fighting for what’s important to you.
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2
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Strength: You believe the strongest survive in life
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3
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Patriot: You are loyal to your homeland/town/village/Lord
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4
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Character: You believe in always doing the right thing, even when others aren’t looking
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5
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Greed: Your only loyalty lies in the man who can pay you the most
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6
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Freedom: You believe men were meant to live freely and without fear of tyrants
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Bond |
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You value honor above all things
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2
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Your companions are worth fighting and dying for
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3
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You work for the highest bidder, whoever he or she may be
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4
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You protect those who cannot protect themselves
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5
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Someone close to you was killed and you have a burning desire for vengeance
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6
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You value self-preservation and strength above all things
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Flaw |
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You have a short fuse which can often lead to violence
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2
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You are a compulsive gambler and can never keep the coin you earn for longer than a day or two
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3
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You are stubborn and bullheaded and want things done your way
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4
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You will fight anything…except that one thing…you never want to see that thing again
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5
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You don’t listen to people who have no skill in a fight
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6
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You don’t mind giving out orders, but don’t like to take them yourself
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