Prerequisite: Lawful or Neutral Evil alignment, Martial, Sorcerer or Warlock Class.

Conflict has been your life for as long as you can remember. As soon as you were able to hold a sword, you were instructed in the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques and put through harsh training that slowly stripped you of your empathy and individualism. You emerged from this crucible hardened, ruthless and exceptionally cruel.

You fought in one battle after another, until something made you turn on your former comrades. You may have been gravely injured on the battlefield and left for dead, only to be shown mercy by your foes, you may have lost (or found) a crucial part of yourself in a moment of bloodlust, you may have simply ended one too many lives! Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your change in allegiances, you decided that it was time to move on, and you left a trail of bodies behind you as you planned and executed your exit strategy.

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Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: One type of tools proficiency, one type of vehicle proficiency. Both are dependant on the type of military force you decide upon as your origin.

If you rolled the Support Staff Specialty, choose an additional tool proficiency

Languages: If you rolled the Officer or Scout Specialty, choose an additional language spoken by surface-dwelling, humanoid races.

Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, your old military fatigues, and a pouch containing 1d10 gp.

If you rolled the Officer or Quartermaster Specialty, you may choose to replace your starting armor with a set of Plate, Half-Plate or Studded Leather, or choose to add an additional weapon you are proficient with. Add an additional 1d10 to your starting gp roll.

Suggested Characteristics

For whatever reason was in your heart, you slew your comrades and went on the run. You may have felt conflicted or afraid, you may be resolute in your decision or you may still be the ruthless, cruel individual you were during your time as a soldier.

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.