You were born for war and divine purpose. Trained from youth in the disciplined legions that serve the goddess Venus Victrix, you carry the sacred duty of spreading civilization and unity through strength. Your bearing, your voice, and your every strike reflect the grace and beauty of divine order. To fight beneath the banner of Venus is to bring light to a chaotic world.
- Ability Scores: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics and Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one kind of Gaming Set
- Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Spear, Shortbow, 20 Arrows, Gaming Set (same as above), Healer's Kit, Quiver, Traveler’s Clothes, 14 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You carry the respect of soldiers and officers alike. When you arrive in a settlement or military outpost, you can request limited aid from any garrison or order loyal to law or empire—shelter, food, basic supplies, or safe passage—so long as your cause aligns with their code.
Fellow warriors instinctively recognize your bearing and grant you the courtesy owed to a centurion of divine blood. You can often identify ranks, commands, and battlefield tactics at a glance, gaining insight into military structure and discipline wherever you go.
Suggested Characteristics
**Personality Traits (choose 2)**
1. Discipline is freedom; every breath should serve a purpose.
2. I measure others by how well they follow orders.
3. I treat every meal like a victory feast.
4. My tone is commanding even in casual conversation.
**Ideals**
- **Order.** A world united under divine law is a world without chaos. (Lawful)
- **Honor.** My word is my oath; to break it is to betray Venus herself. (Lawful Good)
- **Victory.** Through discipline and courage, we honor the goddess. (Neutral)
**Bonds**
- My cohort is my family; I would die before seeing one fall.
- The standard of Venus Victrix must never touch the ground.
- I carry the legacy of Rome in my blood and must prove worthy of it.
**Flaws**
- I see mercy as weakness.
- I trust commanders more than priests.
- I can’t walk away from a fight once challenged.
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