Soldier

War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, and learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield.

Skill Proficiencies

• Athletics
• Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies

• One type of gaming set
• Vehicles (land)

Languages

None

Equipment

• An insignia of rank
• A trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner)
• A set of bone dice or deck of cards
• A set of common clothes
• A pouch containing 10 gp

Feature: Military Rank

You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military organization 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.

Specialty

During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play. Choose or roll on the table:

1. Officer
2. Scout
3. Infantry
4. Cavalry
5. Healer
6. Quartermaster
7. Standard bearer
8. Support staff (cook, blacksmith, etc.)

Variant: City Watch

You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren't a soldier, but you have experience dealing with lawbreakers and those who make a habit of breaking the peace. Consider the City Watch background variant if this suits your character.