Militarist - Pit Fighter (Grim Hollow)

Unterland was the first of the provinces to host blood
sport arenas, back in the days before the formation of
the Bürach Empire. Since then the practice has been
driven underground, but, like poison spreading silently
throughout a healthy body, it has infiltrated nearly
every major city.

Ostensibly illegal, you can almost always find small
groups of desperate individuals putting their lives on the
line for the amusement and enrichment of others. This
hidden network of arenas has recently organized into the
self-proclaimed Fighter’s Guild and developed a series
of coded phrases and symbols to identify its members.
Following the unspoken rule of Etharis, it is a place
where only the strong survive.

Rank 1 – Scrapper

Life on the streets has toughened you, and now you have
started down the path of an illegal underground fighter.
You have yet to make a name for yourself, but your
training is starting to pay off. All you need is a chance to
prove yourself.

Holdings

• Room and board at a guildhouse near an
underground arena.
• An invitation to an exhibition match that will be attended
by promoters and scouts for the Fighter’s Guild.

Progression

Attract the notice of a patron among the various
underground fight handlers of the Guild.

Rank 2 – Prize Fighter

You’ve made your debut and are now a part of the
Fighter’s Guild. As part of a small stable of up-andcoming
fighters, you are mostly booked for minor
tournaments and as warmups for some of the bigger
names in arena fighting.

Holdings

• A mentor in the form of a handler, trainer, or promoter
who helps organize and book your fights.
• Access to a small training area equipped with dummies
and frequented by potential sparring partners.

Progression

Enter a fight with a high-ranked fighter and either last
three rounds or knock your opponent out.

Rank 3 – Contender

Recognized as one of the most promising fighters in
the Guild, you are now eligible for entry into major
tournaments for ever-increasing amounts of prize
money. Most of the money goes to your handlers, but
your standard of living has increased dramatically along
with your value.

Holdings

• A private room at a high quality inn or
other establishment.
• Several admirers among the arena patrons, willing
to ingratiate themselves with gifts or bribes.

Progression

Win a major championship bout.

Rank 4 – Arena Champ

Being champion of an underground tournament makes
you a major figure within the Fighter’s Guild. As your
fights draw greater and greater crowds, your duties
are lessened and you live in relative luxury. Admired
by some, envied by others, you nevertheless command
respect among those in your line of work. Even your
patron is willing to bend to most of your wishes, out of
fear that you will defect to another noble or trainer.

Holdings

• A collection of toadies and sycophants, eager to follow
your wishes.
• Job offers and party invitations from various nobles
and criminals aware of your status.
• A fancy championship trophy, which can take the form
of a belt, cup, or some other trinket.

 Astute Intuition

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Insight) check
while trying to detect a lie from Aristocrats,
Criminals, or Common Folk, you can add your
Profession Die to the roll.

Applied Leverage 

When you make a Strength
(Athletics) check to force open a door or container,
you may add your profession die to the roll.

Beast Whisperer

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Animal Handling)
check to train or direct orders to a beast, you can
add your Profession Die to the roll.

Born in the Saddle

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Animal Handling)
check while riding an animal or interacting with
your mount, you can add your Profession Die
to the roll.

Bounty Hunter

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) to track
Criminals, you can add your Profession Die

Calloused Hands

Whenever you make a Strength (Athletics) check
to lift, drag, or shove a heavy object, you can add
your Profession Die to the roll.

Copycat

Whenever you make an Intelligence or
Intelligence (Forgery Kit) check to forge or create
a document, you can add your Profession Die
to the roll.

Disciplinarian

Whenever you make a Charisma (Intimidation)
check while issuing a command to an individual
of lower rank within your background, you can
add your Profession Die to the roll.

Drunkard

Whenever you make a Constitution check to
determine if you will throw up, pass out, or how
severe a hangover is, you can add your Profession
Die to the roll.

Figure of Authority

Whenever you make a Charisma (Persuasion)
check while interacting with Common Folk, you
may add your Profession Die to the roll.

Forecaster

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) check to
determine the weather for the next 48 hours, you
can add your Profession Die to the roll.

Gambler

Whenever you make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand)
or Wisdom (Perception) check to cheat at a game
or catch someone else cheating, you can add your
Profession Die to the roll.

Hard-Working

Whenever you make a Constitution check for a
repetitive task such as marching or labouring for
hours without rest, you can add your Profession
Die to the roll.

Interrogator

Whenever you make a Charisma (Intimidation)
check to extract information from an enemy who
is restrained, you can add your Profession Die
to the roll.

Looter

When you make an Intelligence (Investigation)
roll to find hidden valuables, you may add your
profession die to the roll. 

Menacing Presence

Whenever you make a Charisma (Intimidation)
check, and are interacting with Academics,
Common Folk, or Seafarers, you can add your
Profession Die to the roll.

Navigator

Whenever you make a vehicle check, you can add
your Profession Die to the roll.

Passionate Orator

Whenever you make a Charisma (Performance)
check to influence an Academic, Military, or
Clergy member, you can add your Profession Die
to the roll

Recruiter

Whenever you make a Charisma (Persuasion)
check to recruit people into a role, you can add
your Profession Die to the roll.

Renowned

Whenever you make a Charisma (Persuasion)
check, and are interacting with Military,
Outlanders, or Criminals, you may add your
Profession Die.

Sentry

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Perception) check
while on watch duty or defending a fortification,
you can add your Profession Die to the roll.

Shrewd Deduction

Whenever you make an Intelligence
(Investigation) check to investigate a crime scene,
you can add your Profession Die to the roll.

Urban Sprinter

Whenever you make a Strength (Athletics) or
Dexterity (Acrobatics) check while running away
from a pursuer, or pursuing someone else, you
can add your Profession Die to the roll.

Wayfarer

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) check to
find a path or avoid getting lost, you can add your
Profession Die to the roll.