Centurion

"The empire's strength is my duty, its honor my guide, and its unity my command."
— Centurion Livia Cassel, Defender of the Southern Reach

Description

As a Centurion, you are a paragon of discipline and leadership, forged through the rigorous ranks of the Empire’s legions. Commanding a century of soldiers, you embodied the ideals of duty, honor, and strategy. You led warriors in the heat of battle, upheld order in conquered lands, and enforced the Empire’s will with clarity and resolve.

Your role demanded both physical prowess and mental acuity, as you balanced battlefield tactics with maintaining morale. Whether you are a veteran defending the Empire’s glory or a tactician pursuing greater aspirations, your history as a Centurion defines your unwavering commitment to discipline and leadership.

Attribute Bonuses:

• Strength (+1) and Charisma (+1)
  OR Strength (+2).

Trinkets Table

Roll a d8 or choose one:

d8	Trinket
1	A bronze eagle token polished smooth from use.
2	A map of a famous battle annotated with your notes.
3	A fragment of a broken banner carried by your century.
4	A journal filled with campaign records and personal thoughts.
5	A ring inscribed with your legion’s motto.
6	A ceremonial dagger gifted to you by a superior.
7	A piece of armor engraved with a fallen comrade's name.
8	A vial of ashes from a battlefield pyre.

Skill Proficiencies:

• Athletics: Reflects the physical training and stamina required in battle.
• History: Represents your knowledge of military tactics and the Empire's legacy.

Tool Proficiencies:

• One artisan’s tool of your choice, reflecting logistical support roles in the field.

Languages:

• Common and one additional language of your choice, often of an allied or conquered people.

Equipment:

• A military insignia signifying your rank, often a bronze eagle, wolf, or standard bearer’s token.
• A well-maintained gladius (short sword) and dagger, the hallmark weapons of Imperial soldiers.
• A set of scale mail or chain mail, marked with the symbols of the Empire.
• A set of traveler’s clothes suitable for military campaigns.
• A pouch containing 15 gold pieces, representing your stipend or spoils of war.

Suggested Characteristics

d4	Personality Trait
1	"I speak with clarity and expect to be obeyed."
2	"Traditions of the legion guide my every action."
3	"I lead by example, never asking of others what I wouldn't do myself."
4	"I respect those who earn their rank through merit."

d4	Ideal
1	Honor: "Duty to the Empire is paramount." (Lawful)
2	Courage: "Facing fear defines a true soldier." (Neutral)
3	Justice: "The law and discipline ensure peace." (Lawful)
4	Aspiration: "I strive to command a legion and bring glory to my name." (Chaotic)

d4	Bond
1	"I owe my life to a comrade who saved me on the battlefield."
2	"A mentor believed in me when others did not."
3	"I carry the sword of a fallen comrade in their honor."
4	"The Empire’s strength lies in the unity of its legions."

d4	Flaw
1	"My rigid adherence to discipline alienates others."
2	"I push myself to exhaustion, fearing failure."
3	"I struggle to trust those outside the ranks."
4	"I judge others harshly for perceived weakness."

Contacts

Centurion Contacts

As a Centurion, your network is vast, forged through battle and diplomacy. Your key contact might include:

• A fellow commander who trained beside you.
• A merchant who supplies provisions for your campaigns.
• A diplomat from a conquered territory who became an unlikely ally.
• A tactician or historian who studies your victories.