
He or she controls the lives of those on the battlefield, whether saving those in need or guiding them across the river of Styx. No one is your equal, with one foot in the grave and another in the light. You have become intimate with death on the city streets and on the front lines of the battlefield, while not thriving for it you have instead embraced it. With your thirst for knowledge of Pelor and Kelemvor through practical experiences, you now watch over life and death.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Stealth, Medicine
Language: Celestial
He or she controls the lives of those on the battlefield, whether saving those in need or guiding them across the river of Styx. No one is your equal, with one foot in the grave and the other in the light. You have become intimate with death on the city streets and on the front lines of the battlefield, while not thriving for it you have instead embraced it. With your thirst for knowledge of Pelor and Kelemvor through practical experiences, you now watch over life and death. The name was granted by those he/she was able to save as well as the enemies he/she put down.
Former patients, and their loved ones, that remember your medical aid are more likely to aid you when asked. You can also usually gain access to military encampments and fortresses if you present your insignia and offer medical assistance to their wounded. Due to your local work in the city you have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the soldier background in the Player's Handbook as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a battlefield medic.
d8 | Personality Trait |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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