War. War is never pretty, its never sunshine and rainbows, like any other young sucker you were convinced to join the army, you wanted to make a difference, and as a result you've seen horrors beyond your comprehension, your comrades have died in your arms, you've taken so many lives you've lost count, seen allies burnt to a crisp, and limbs flying in every direction was a common sight.
Your brothers in arms were broken, maybe you were too, but that changed something in you, you decided that you were going to save lives instead of take them, you were going to make an actual difference, for real this time. You've sprinted across battlefields with a wounded soldier in your arms, snapped your blade in two and ripped your sleeves to make a makeshift tourniquet, you scavenged for forgotten limbs only to return them to their owner to be grafted back on so the soldier so they can continue fighting. Despite your Noble and heroic actions, you were discharged, the question that then arises is why.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Medicine
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, 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 [Tooltip Not Found], Common;set of common clothes[/item], and a pouch containing 10 gp
Due to your time served as a combat medic, you tend to attract a level of respect from soldiers or veterans, even ones who you would call enemies, though this might not stop enemy soldiers from attacking you. A wave of your patch and a silver tongue is likely enough to Grant you a small amount of free healing supplies from a friendly apothecary or hospital, such establishments will allow you and your allies a safe night to rest if need be.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them 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 from my military experience 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. |
| 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 armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
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