You have been working in the army for a good amount of time. You were based somewhere of your choice, when you stumbled across a cave. Upon entering, you found yourself in the Forgotten Realms. You can try to go home or continue your life here.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which military you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it the US army, the SAS, or something else? Or it might have been a drug dealer's private army, or a mercenary company.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation,Survival, Perception, Animal Handling
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land), Bullets Modern, Rifle Automatic, dagger, shortsword
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, picture of a loved one, or an Ace of Spades), a deck of cards, a [Tooltip Not Found], and a pouch containing 100 gp
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
SAS
FBI SWAT
GSG9
GIGN
NAVY SEALS
SPETSNAZ
CIA
MOSAD
| d8 | Spec. Ops. |
|---|---|
| 1 | SAS |
| 2 | FBI SWAT |
| 3 | SPETSNAZ |
| 4 | BOPE |
| 5 | NAVY SEALS |
| 6 | 101st AIRBORE |
| 7 | ARMY |
| 8 | MOSAD |
You will have an easier time with intimidation and being leader of your party.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. |
| 3 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. |
| 5 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 6 | I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. |
| 7 | I have a crude sense of humor. |
| 8 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would still lay down my life for the people I served with. |
| 2 | Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. |
| 3 | My honor is my life. |
| 4 | I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. |
| 5 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 6 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. |
| 2 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. |
| 3 | I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
| 4 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 5 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
| 6 | I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
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