Demolisher

You are an expert in destruction—whether it’s breaching castle walls, toppling enemy fortifications, or leveling entire structures. Perhaps you were a siege engineer, a saboteur, a miner who set explosives, or a mercenary who specialized in taking down strongholds. Your knowledge of structural weaknesses and explosive force makes you an invaluable asset on the battlefield and a dangerous foe to those who hide behind walls.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: Mason's Tools, Alchemist's Supplies

Equipment:

A portable ram and a sledge hammer, a set of mason’s tools or alchemist’s supplies, a vial of blasting powder (or a small explosive if your setting allows it), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Demolishers tend to be pragmatic, disciplined, and methodical, but some develop a reckless streak from years of working with dangerous tools. They may see destruction as an art or simply as a means to an end.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I love the sound of things breaking—it’s music to my ears.
2	I approach every problem like it’s an obstacle to be broken.
3	I keep meticulous notes on weak points in structures and enemies alike.
4	I believe nothing is truly permanent; everything can be brought down.
5	I talk about explosives and engineering with excessive enthusiasm.
6	I have a habit of tapping on walls and floors to test their stability.
7	I treat my demolition tools like old friends, giving them names.
8	I take pride in my precision—I don’t destroy more than necessary.

d6	Ideal
1	Efficiency. Why waste time when a well-placed charge solves everything? (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Breaking walls and chains alike, I tear down barriers—physical and social. (Chaotic)
3	Destruction. Nothing lasts forever. I simply speed up the process. (Evil)
4	Ingenuity. True demolition is about understanding, not just brute force. (Neutral)
5	Protection. Some things must fall so others can rise. I bring down tyrants’ walls. (Good)
6	Glory. My name will be remembered for the things I’ve reduced to rubble. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	A fortress once held me prisoner, and I swore I’d bring it down one day.
2	My mentor taught me everything about demolitions, but they were betrayed and killed.
3	I owe my skills to a military or mercenary company that I still respect.
4	A rival demolitions expert is out there, and I must outdo them.
5	I lost someone in a collapse I caused, and I carry that guilt.
6	I have a blueprint for an ultimate siege weapon and seek to build it.

d6	Flaw
1	I see everything as something to be broken, even when it’s unnecessary.
2	I take unnecessary risks with explosives and dangerous situations.
3	I get impatient when things take too long to break.
4	I struggle to create things—I only know how to destroy.
5	I underestimate how much damage I’ll actually cause.
6	I sometimes forget about collateral damage… or just don’t care.