
A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their lives and their legal and social standing by appearing in the arena. Most were despised as slaves, schooled under harsh conditions, socially marginalized, and segregated even in death.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
- Languages: One of you choice
- Equipment: A subligaculum and helmet, a trophy from a person you killed, a unique weapon (gladius, trident, net, etc.) or shield, and a pouch containing 15 gp
There are a few reasons that you may have learned your way around the ring.
d4 | Reason |
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1 | Slave |
2 | Criminal |
3 | Volunteer |
4 | Champion |
People may recognize you for your fighting. Your experience fighting has also gained you some renown. Some aggressive people may find it more compelling to fight you to the death. After winning a gladiator fight, you may find more of a following because of it. You may receive discounts on combat gear or be offered logging by hospitable fans.
Suggested Characteristics
Gladiators fight for the glory of combat. They show off their fighting skills and masculinity. Blood and death is not an unusual sight for you.
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im using this to make a phoenix sorcerer soulbound (homebrew race) gladiator champion and i cant wait to play good job on making this :)
Great background, but the proficiencies doesn't register when you choose the background!
Gladiator underwear was a WEIRD thing to include in equipment...