SOLDIER

War has been your life for as long as you care to d8 Personality Trait
remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of 1 I'm always polite and respectful.
weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques,
I'm haunted by memories of war. I can't get the images
including how to stay alive on the battle•eld. You might 2
of violence out of my mind.
have been part of a standing national army, a
mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local 3
I've lost too many friends, and I'm slow to make new
militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. ones.
When you choose this background, work with your I'm full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my
GM to determine which military organization you were 4 military experience relevant to almost every combat
a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, situation.
and what kind of experiences you had during your
5 I can stare down a hell hound without !inching.
military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, a
village militia, or perhaps a private company. 6 I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7 I have a crude sense of humor.
S k i ll Prof i c i en ci es: Choose two from Athletics,
Intimidation, Persuasion, and Piloting I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the
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Tool Prof i ci en c i es: One type of gaming set best path to success.
Lan gu ages: One of your choice
Equ i pmen t : An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a d6 Ideal
fallen enemy, a gaming set (one of your choice), a set of Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense
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common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 100 cr of others. (Light)
SPECIALTY Responsibiliity. I do what I must and obey just authority.
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During your time as a soldier, you had a speci•c role to (Lawful)
play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the In
ndependence. When people follow orders blindly, they
options in the table below to determine your role: 3
embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
d8 Spec
Specialty
ecialty d8 Specialty 4 Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Dark)
1 O#cer 5 Quartermaster Live and Let Live. Ideals aren't worth killing over or going
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to war for. (Neutral)
2 Scout 6 Pilot
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter.
3 Infantry 7 Artisan 6
(Any)
4 Medic 8 Support Sta"
d6 Bond
FEATURE: MILITARY RANK I would still lay down my life for the people I served
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You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. with.
Soldiers loyal to your former military organization still Someone saved my life on the battle•eld. To this day, I
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recognize your authority and in!uence, and they defer will never leave a friend behind.
to you if they are of a lower rank. You can invoke your 3 My honor is my life.
rank to exert in!uence over other soldiers and
requisition simple equipment for temporary use. You I'll never forget the crushing defeat my company
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can also usually gain access to friendly military su"ered or the enemies who dealt it.
encampments where your rank is recognized. 5 Those who •ght beside me are those worth dying for.
6 I •ght for those who cannot •ght for themselves.
BACKGROUND FEAT
As a further embodiment of the experience and d6 Flaw
training of your background, you can choose from the
following feats: The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me
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quivering with fear.
d8 Feat
Fe d8 Feat I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven
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1 Brawny 5 Competitor warrior.
2 Threatening 6 Linguist I made a terrible mistake in battle cost many lives— and
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I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
3 Charmer 7 Weapon Expert
4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
4 Ace Pilot 8 Healer
5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
SUGGESTED CHARACTERISTICS 6 I'd rather eat my armor than admit when I'm wrong.
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 mentally vulnerable.

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