Dungeons & Dragons 5e Background: Imperial Conscript
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Imperial Conscript
Skill Proficiencies Athletics, Animal Handling
Tool Proficiencies Gaming Set (Choose One), Vehicles (Land)
Equipment
Seal of the Fallen Empire, a Gaming Set (Choose One), a Soldiers Uniform (Travelers Cloths) and a belt pouch containing 15gp.
Features
Soldier of the Fallen Empire
As a soldier of a now destroyed Empire, many within the new Kingdoms do not recognize your former rank or service and may react with hostility or fear. Loyalists and other former imperial soldiers on the other hand may still recognize and respect your seal of service.
As a soldier of a now destroyed Empire, many within the new Kingdoms do not recognize your former rank or service and may react with hostility or fear. Loyalists and other former imperial soldiers on the other hand may still recognize and respect your seal of service.
Traits
| Roll a d8 1d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
1 | I am haunted by the failures of the past. |
2 | I boast about my great military feats and sometimes other people's. |
3 | Conscripted against my will, I feel bitter resentment towards the symbols Empire. |
4 | I protect the weak, no matter the cause or cost. |
5 | I'll fight any battle, anywhere, for the right coin. |
6 | I never draw my blade first, and only do so in defense. |
7 | I am quick to anger and quicker to draw blades. |
8 | I am filled with hatred for those who broke the Empire |
Ideal
| Roll a d6 1d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
1 | Revenge: I seek to cruelly punish those who wronged me or my Empire. (Evil) |
2 | Duty: Though the name of the Imperial Army is tarnished I strive to uphold our ancient values. (Lawful) |
3 | Glory: I wish to see the restoration of the Empire and the warring kingdoms united. (Neutral) |
4 | Honor: I seek to find a worthy cause to fight, and possibly die, for. (Any) |
5 | Protector: No matter where I find myself I strive to protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Good) |
6 | Broken: Consumed entirely by the loss I have suffered I wander the lands, a broken warrior, fighting, killing and stealing as I need to survive. (Chaotic) |
Bond
| Roll a d6 1d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
1 | I have kept my weapon in pristine condition even as the Empire crumbled around me. It is an extension of myself. |
2 | My horse from my time in service remains my closest companion. |
3 | I remain in contact with my surviving comrades. |
4 | The Imperial seal I carry represents the honor of the Fallen Empire, I would not give it up for anything. |
5 | My superior officer died in a heroic final act. I still visit their grave to pay my respects as often as I can. |
6 | My family, whom I miss dearly. |
Flaw
| Roll a d6 1d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
1 | Even when in service, I worked poorly with others. I find it hard to make connections. |
2 | I am stubborn to a dangerous fault. |
3 | I lie even when there is no need to do so. |
4 | My belief in the Empire often causes me to get into fights when I hear others cheering its fall. |
5 | I am bad with directions and often get lost. |
6 | I am absent-minded and will sometimes forget to do regular tasks. |
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by 3 Armored Kittens · Prodromos v.1.1 - World Anvil 0.9.15.042 © 2017-2024 [en] | Anvil Time: 23:15, Nov 5 2024