You were a member of a city fire brigade, always on call, ready to rush out to burning buildings with buckets and pumps. As part of a large, well-equipped team in a large city, you were always prepared to fight the fiercest of fires in order to protect homes and save lives. Funded by the city you operated entirely as a philanthropic group. You have had experiences facing uncontrolled fires, and dealing with the aftermath of destruction and lost lives.
- Skill Proficiencies: Firefighters Training: Years of training have made you physically adept, allowing you to rapidly scale buildings in order to fight the fires from all angles +1 to athletics.
Front Line OR Back Office: Front Line Fire fighters put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of the citizens around them. +1 Survival. Back Office firefighters can view the field from a distance givign them a strategici advantage when it comes to stopping the spread of a fire. +1 Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Mason's Tools, Woodworker's Tools: The fire brigade not only stop fires, they help rebuild in the aftermath.
When entering a new town or city you can show your badge in order to speak with government officials regarding fire safety. This will also grant you access to a bed in the town guard barracks for free as well as a discount on healing items.
Spell List
Some of the more magically attuned members of the fire brigade have minor control flame abilities as well as some weak healing magicks.
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | control flames, create bonfire |
| 1st | create or destroy water, cure wounds, healing word |
| 3rd | wall of water, wind wall |
| 4th | control water |
| 7th | whirlwind |
Suggested Characteristics
Most Firefighters are mostly good individuals, motivated by a desire to protect those closest to them or the homes they grew up in, however this is not always the case with others chasing glory or working to fund insurance scams also being common motivations. While most are lawful, some can be frustrated at the confines of the law forcing them to act outside of it to ensure the best results.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm the first to advance into a dangerous room. |
| 2 | I take great care over my presentation: metal apparel and medals polished until they gleam, cloth washed and pressed daily, body well-groomed. |
| 3 | I believe I am trustworthy, loyal and accountable. |
| 4 | I make sure that the safety of others comes first. |
| 5 | I am always alert, often noticing the small details of an environment. |
| 6 | I am cautious, always investigating an area before entering it. |
| 7 | There's no problem that can't be solved with an axe |
| 8 | I can empathize easily with people in difficult situations. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bravery. I could not have performed my duties without overcoming my natural fear of fire. (Any) |
| 2 | Profit. I was more interested in selling insurance marks that putting out fire. I always put earning money over helping others. (Evil) |
| 3 | Safety First. If only everyone would heed simple (or not so simple) precautions, there would be less injuries and longer lifespans. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Greater Good. The welfare of others is my responsibility. (Good) |
| 5 | Glory. I got into this business for the flashy uniform and the adoration of those I rescued. I want to be seen as a hero. (Any) |
| 6 | Destruction. I think I must have started half of the fires that the brigade put out. (Chaos) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My own home and family were destroyed in a fire. |
| 2 | I consider the rest of my brigade as my brothers and sisters. |
| 3 | I saved the life of a important, but loathed, noble. |
| 4 | Many of my relatives were wanted criminals. I feel a duty to end this pattern. |
| 5 | In a drunken stupor, I committed an act of arson. I was not caught, but feel the need to atone for this. |
| 6 | The townspeople I protect have placed a huge burden on my shoulders. I do everything for them. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm terrified of fire |
| 2 | I'm ashamed of the burns that cover my body. |
| 3 | I often make others uncomfortable with my gallows humour. |
| 4 | I can be clumsy, sometimes fumbling with complicated equipment. |
| 5 | I drink heavily to blot out the memories of charred corpses pulled out of rubble. |
| 6 | I easily grow frustrated when others are unwilling to lend a hand. |
Living in a small town you were not granted the funds like those in the city. Instead, to stop fires you and local volunteers would band together to demolish buildings in the path of the fires in a desperate hope to stop the spread of flames. You have seen the true ferocity of a fire and the damage it can cause. Your community stands at your back knowing that you work to keep everybody safe despite your destructive measures.
You are a man of the people and your indominable spirit brings the common folk to your aid in many situations whether it being to offer shelter, provide information or sometimes offer supplies.
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