You are a general or other high ranking officer, known in your land as someone who was crucial for victory in an important or intense war.
Some soldiers stay at their low rank, while others rise above and carve out their place. You are accustomed to battle and brutality, your mind is sharpened by your rank. Perhaps you had always been inclined to a military lifestyle, or maybe you had been captured and proven yourself to those higher up as a capable fighter. No matter the origin, you are or had been a high rank in your land's military. You're used to lower ranks taking your orders, and the commonfolk staying out of the way whether from respect or fear.
- Skill Proficiencies: History or Athletics, and Persuasion or Intimidation
- Languages: Two of your choice, at least one must be a non-exotic language (specific to campaign)
- Equipment: An insignia of rank, a ceremonial weapon gifted to you for your victory, a set of dragonchess, and a pouch with 15 gold
You can flaunt or use your previous military rank. Soldiers loyal to your military, or those who have fought with your military company, still recognize your authority and influence, and they defer to you if they are of a lower rank. You can invoke your rank to exert influence over other soldiers and requisition simple equipment or horses for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to anger, shame, and hatred.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Any who fight by my side have my respect and trust. |
| 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 | Never give up, never surrender, I will fight until my last breath |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
| 2 | Respect. If my enemies are honorable I will give them a fair fight and a good death (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 | I use my fame in ways that others consider rude or dishonorable |
| 2 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. |
| 3 | The victory I achieved awoke a bloodlust in me that day, I yearn for battle constantly |
| 4 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
| 5 | I will always ensure those I have killed stay dead |
| 6 | I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong. |
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