Mercenary Captain

You know what it is like to be alone. The world was closing in on you for one reason or another, but you somehow escaped. You threw away the boring ideals of your past life and pursued something more exciting. You became a mercenary. You live for the thrill of battle, and even more for those who pay you for it. At the fall of a coin, you will be there, for nothing beats getting rewarded for a good time.

Over time, your name began to be said in verse all across the land. You inspire many young people who lived lives just as you did to break free. This eventually earned you a following. being the natural leader you are, you took them, trained them, raised them, and in return, they were proud to not only call you captain but a father as well. You are now the leader of small private army willing to do any job for the right price.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation, 1 choice

Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land), Vehicles (water), Navigator's tools

Languages: Choice between many common languages

Equipment: A trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, A memento from your past life, and a pouch containing 10 gp, 

Suggested Characteristics

The horrors of war combined with the stress of running an organization and the burdens of your past leave their mark on your soul, shaping your ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving you scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3	I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
4	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales adventures, relevant to almost every combat situation.
5	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6	I enjoy being strong and like 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.

d7	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	Greed. There is no job I will not take if the pay is good enough. (Evil)
6	Loyalty. To betray an oath is the greatest crime of all. (Lawful)
7	Honor. I would lay down my life for the people I serve with. (Good)

d7	Bond
1	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
2	My honor is my life.
3	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
4	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
5	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
6	I live and die for money.
7	I hope to give people better lives than the ones they have now

d7	Flaw
1	Despite the courage I show on the outside, many past experiences haunt me to this day
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 armor than admit when I’m wrong.
7	Nobody knows of my past life, and I intend on keeping it that way

Contacts

You are a captain after all. If you ever need your crew they are with you.

d1	Contact
1	Your crew comes to your call whenever you need them