War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletic Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, wagons x 2
Specialty
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Specialty |
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1
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Officer
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2
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Scout
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3
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Infantry
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4
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Cavalry
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5
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Healer
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6
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Quartermaster
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7
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Standard bearer
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8
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Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like)
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Feature: Military Rank
You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military organization still recognize your authority and influence, and they defer to you if they are of a lower rank. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized.
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.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
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2
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I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
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3
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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4
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal |
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1
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
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2
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Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
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3
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Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
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2
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Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
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3
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My honor is my life.
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4
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
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5
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Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
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6
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I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
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Flaw |
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1
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The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
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2
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I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
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3
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My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
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4
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I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
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