You are one of the Iosan zealots who believe that human arcanists’ eradication will restore your gods. Whether you were a lifelong believer in the cause or one of the thousands who joined the movement more recently, your devotion is certain. You may have been part of the Retribution’s newly gathered army in Ios or one of the far-flung agents who worked in human lands for centuries, but no matter how you served, you believe fighting is better than accepting extinction.
- Skill Proficiencies: Ability Score Increase. Your Strength or Dexterity score increases by 1.
Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics
- Tool Proficiencies: Weapon Proficiencies: Longsword, shortsword, hand crossbows, light crossbows
- Languages: Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Equipment: An Iosan-made shortsword or longsword, a ring with a concealed Retribution of Scyrah emblem, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Members of the Retribution undergo intensive training that breaks them down and remakes them into weapons for their gods. As a result of this training, you can pursue objectives over extended periods with razor-sharp focus. Whenever you make a skill check using tools you are proficient with and spend at least 10 minutes working on the task, you can treat a d20 roll of 9 or lower as a 10.
Suggested Characteristics
Firm resolve is a hallmark of most members of the Retribution, but this steadfast determination can blind them to alternative ways of thinking or perspectives and make them slow to change their opinions. When it comes to the Retribution’s ultimate objective—securing a world for the embattled people of Ios—their vision and purpose ensure that they never waiver. Between the cold truth and numerous setbacks, however, this clarity has become fragile and could shatter at any moment. By keeping themselves moving toward their goal, members of the Retribution hope to outpace the cruel reality of their situation.