So, you are a Marine, huh Devil Dog? You've found yourself in a different world, well it's time for Marines to do what Marines do best. Adapt and overcome, make the best out of the shitty situation you have found yourself in. Maybe you can use what you learned in the Marines here in this world too. OORAH!!!
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine what skills from the military can be translated into the D&D world you are in.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: The disguise for camouflage purposes only, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a picture of a loved one from back home, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 25 gp
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Officer |
| 2 | Scout |
| 3 | Infantry |
| 4 | Motor T |
| 5 | Medic |
| 6 | Quartermaster |
| 7 | Standard bearer |
| 8 | Support staff (cook, armorer, or the like) |
You retain all the knowledge, training, and experiences you gained while in the Marine Corps. You are proficient with all the in game weapons (firearms, MCMAP techniques, explosives, etc...), armor, and skills that you used during your time as a Marine. Work with your DM to decide how it all carries over.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all Marines, 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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