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War was only the constant in life. You trained as a youth studying how to use weapons and armor. Learning basic survival techniques. Learning the medical field. You learn how to survive on the battlefield and take care of the wounded.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation, Medicine
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set.
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (Optional) (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
During your time as a soldier, How much training did you get? Roll a dice or pick one.
| d4 | How experience/trained you are. |
|---|---|
| 1 | This is the level of an untrained medic. [You know a little bit but not the full package.] |
| 2 | These are medics at the entry level. [Low-ranking] |
| 3 | This is a Advanced Medic [Medium Ranking.] |
| 4 | This is a Advance medic that went to Medical and Officer Academies. [high-ranking.] |
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. Some respect you because you may have saved their lives in the past or simply respect what you do.
You can invoke your rank to exert influence over other soldiers and requisition simple equipment or horses for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war still rings through your mind like a horrible dance. You still remember the ones you couldn't save, seeing their corpse in front of you and hearing soldiers crying for their mothers or yelling for a medic. It left scars on all of us.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I'm haunted by the memories of War. I can't get the images and screams out of my head. |
| 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 at death himself and it won't scare me. |
| 6 | I enjoy being strong and sometimes 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 Medical bag than admit when I’m wrong. |
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