Fire Brigadier

You were a member of a city fire brigade, always on call, ready to rush out to burning buildings with buckets and pumps. You may have been part of a large, well-equipped team in a large city, or possibly the sole protector of a smaller town. Some fire brigades operated for profit, focusing on selling insurance marks – whilst others were funded by the city council or philanthropic groups. You have had experiences facing uncontrolled fires and dealing with the aftermath of destruction and lost lives.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (land)

Languages: Common

Equipment: A firefighter's badge denoting rank and map of which city you served, a Leather helmet bearing the emblem of your city, studded leather armor, a Fire Brigadier's Kit, a set of common clothes, a signal whistle, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

(D8) Personality Trait

1. I'm the first to advance into a dangerous room.
2. I take great care over my presentation: metal apparel polished until it gleams, 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 nothing that can't be solved with a crowbar or pickaxe.
8. I can empathize easily with people in difficult situations.

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   (D6) Ideals

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 than 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. (Any)
6. Destruction. I think I must have started half of the fires that the brigade has had to put out. (Chaos)

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(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 an important, but loathed, noble.
4. I have a dalmatian who follows me everywhere.
5. Many of my relatives were wanted criminals. I feel a duty to end this pattern.
6. In a drunken stupor, I committed an act of arson. I was not caught but feel the need to atone for this.

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(D6) Flaw

1. I'm actually terrified of fire.
2. I hide, with shame, the extensive burn scars on my arms.
3. I often make others uncomfortable with my gallows humor.
4. I easily lose patience when allies are incompetent.
5. I can be clumsy, sometimes fumbling with complicated equipment.
6. I drink heavily to blot out the memories of charred corpses pulled out of rubble.