Mercenary

War has been your life ever since you have joined a mercenary band. You had  to train, study the use of weapons and armor, and learn basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. However, most of your proficiency in these aspects comes from real combat. 

When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which mercenary band you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. 

Skill Proficiencies:  Athletics 

Intimidation 

Gaming Set

Medicine 

 

 

 

 

Tool Proficiencies:  Smith's tools

Woodcarver's tools 

Thieves' tools

 

Languages: Orc

Goblin

Draconic

Giant 

Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a dice set;set of bone dice or playing card set;deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

The horror of death leaves its mark on all mercenaries, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I drink too much.
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 can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
5	I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
6	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
2	Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
3	Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
4	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
5	Wealth.I'm only loyal to it ,nothing else.
6	Death.I envy those who are dead, and I fight to join them honorably

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	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.