You are shaped by battle, conflict, and instinct. You fight for those willing to pay the most — and accepted long ago that honor alone doesn’t put food on the table.
This background suits characters who thrive in conflict and strategy, yet understand that survival requires more than strength. A mercenary fits easily into almost any adventuring party — as a disciplined warrior, a tactical leader, or a pragmatic survivor. You bring battlefield experience, a practical approach to danger, and the ability to read allies and foes alike in an instant.
You’ve always fought for coin, learning to stay calm amid chaos. Instinct tells you that battle demands quick and decisive action, and even in sleep, you recognize the sound of armor shifting or a blade being drawn. Your mind is ever-alert, your body ready to react in a heartbeat. You know the value of loyalty — and how quickly it can turn.
- Ability Scores: Strength, Dexterity, Charisma
- Feat: Lucky
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Leatherworker’s Tools
- Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Longsword, Dagger, Shield, Sling, Ammunition (20) Sling Bullets, Leatherworker’s Tools (same as above), Bedroll, Traveler’s Clothes, 6 GP; or (B) 50 GP