Justice has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You entered the field of law enforcement, studied the use of weapons and crime, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive when the streets get tough. You might have been a detective or private investigator, a reliable protector in blue, a crime scene investigator or even a simple traffic cop.
Determine which department of the law you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your career. Was it a determination to protect the innocent that led you down your path? Or a vigilante sense of justice? Did you follow the rules, or did you make your own?
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: Two simple melee weapons of your choice OR one firearm with 1 pack of corresponding ammo, vehicles (land and horses),
- Languages: Able to understand codes and abbreviations when related to law enforcement, strong recollection of the areas current laws and military presence
- Equipment: An insignia of rank or badge, deck of cards, A uniform or a set of common clothes(if off-duty or not in service), and your wallet containing $200,
During your time as a cop, you had a specific role to play in your unit or precinct. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to determine your role:
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Officer |
| 2 | Private Investigator/Detective |
| 3 | Chief of Police |
| 4 | Town Sheriff |
| 5 | Traffic Cop |
| 6 | Forensics Analyst |
| 7 | School Resource Officer |
| 8 | Prison Gaurd |
You have a notable social presence from your career in the police force. Those who worked along side you 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 officers or establishments(i.e., other departments) and can requisition simple equipment or vehicles for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly establishments and lodging where your good police work is recognized. Be warned, the are criminals and civilians alike who regard you with fear and suspicion.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of crime, murder, and danger combined with the rigid discipline of police service have the ability to leave their mark on all members of active duty, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, and regret. They also can develop unhealthy coping mechanisms (inflated ego, ect.) or psychological damage.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. I try to make cops look good! |
| 2 | I’m haunted by memories of crime/murder. 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 police experience relevant to almost every combat situation. |
| 5 | I can stare down a criminal without flinching, even if a weapon is pointed at me. |
| 6 | I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. |
| 7 | I have a crude sense of humor and can joke inappropriately at times. |
| 8 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Might. The stronger force always wins. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over. (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 streets. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. |
| 3 | My honor is my life. |
| 4 | There is one particular criminal mastermind I am determined to catch. |
| 5 | Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for. |
| 6 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | A gruesome criminal we faced still leaves me quivering with fear. |
| 2 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a fellow member of law enforcement. |
| 3 | I made a terrible mistake in the field that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. |
| 4 | My hatred of my criminals is blind and unreasoning. |
| 5 | I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. |
| 6 | I’d rather eat my shoe than admit when I’m wrong. |
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