{"name":"Mercenary Company Scion","overview":"You descend from a famous line of free company\r\nveterans, and your first memory is playing among\r\nthe tents, training yards, and war rooms of one\r\ncampaign or another. Adored or perhaps ignored by\r\nyour parents, you spent your formative years learning\r\nweapons and armor skills from brave captains, camp\r\ndiscipline from burly sergeants, and a host of virtues\r\nand vices from the common foot soldiers. You\u2019ve\r\nalways been told you are special and destined to\r\nglory. The weight of your family\u2019s legacy, honor, or\r\nreputation can weigh heavily, inspiring you to great\r\ndeeds, or it can be a factor you try to leave behind.\r\n[h1]Mercenary Company Reputation[\/h1]\r\nYour family is part of or associated with a mercenary\r\ncompany. The company has a certain reputation that\r\nmay or may not continue to impact your life. Roll\r\na d8 or choose from the options in the Mercenary\r\nCompany Reputation table to determine the\r\nreputation of this free company.\r\n[table]\r\n[tr]\r\n[th]d8[\/th]\r\n[th]Mercenary Company Reputation[\/th]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]1[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Infamous[\/i]. The company\u2019s evil deeds follow\u00a0any who are known to consort with them.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]2[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Honest[\/i]. An upstanding company whose\u00a0words and oaths are trusted.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]3[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Unknown[\/i]. Few know of this company. Its\u00a0deeds have yet to be written.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]4[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Feared[\/i]. For good or ill, this company is\u00a0generally feared on the battlefield.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]5[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Mocked[\/i]. Though it tries hard, the company is\u00a0the butt of many jokes and derision.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]6[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Specialized[\/i]. This company is known for a\u00a0specific type of skill on or off the battlefield.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]7[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Disliked[\/i]. For well-known reasons, this\u00a0company has a bad reputation.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr]\r\n[td]8[\/td]\r\n[td][i]Famous[\/i]. The company\u2019s great feats and\u00a0accomplishments are known far and wide.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[\/table]\r\n","skillproficiences":"Athletics, History","toolproficiences":"One type of gaming set, one musical instrument","lifestyle":"","languages":"One of your choice","equipment":"A backpack, a signet ring emblazoned\r\nwith the symbol of your family\u2019s free company, a\r\nmusical instrument of your choice, a mess kit, a set of\r\ntraveler\u2019s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 20 gp","features":"[b]Feature: The Family Name[\/b] \r\n[br]\r\nYour family name is well known in the close-knit\r\nworld of mercenary companies. Members\r\nof mercenary companies readily recognize your\r\nname and will provide food, drink, and shelter with\r\npleasure or out of fear, depending upon your family\u2019s\r\nreputation. You can also gain access to friendly\r\nmilitary encampments, fortresses, or powerful\r\npolitical figures through your contacts among the\r\nmercenaries. Utilizing such connections might\r\nrequire the donation of money, magic items, or a\r\ngreat deal of drink.","suggestedcharacteristics":"The turmoil of war, the drudgery of the camp, long\r\ndays on the road, and the thrill of battle shape a\r\nMercenary Company Scion to create strong bonds of\r\nloyalty, military discipline, and a practical mind. Yet\r\nthis history can scar as well, leaving the scion open to\r\nguilt, pride, resentment, and hatred.","traits":"d8 |\u00a0Personality Trait\u00a0|\r\n1 | I am ashamed of my family\u2019s reputation and\u00a0seek to distance myself from their deeds.\u00a0|\r\n2 | I have seen the world and know people\u00a0everywhere.\u00a0|\r\n3\u00a0| I expect the best life has to offer and won\u2019t\u00a0settle for less.\u00a0|\r\n4\u00a0|\u00a0I know stories from a thousand campaigns\u00a0and can apply them to any situation.\u00a0|\r\n5 | After too many betrayals, I don\u2019t trust anyone.\u00a0|\r\n6 | My parents were heroes, and I try to live up to\u00a0their example.\u00a0|\r\n7 | I have seen the horrors of war; nothing\u00a0disturbs me anymore.\u00a0|\r\n8 | I truly believe I have a destiny of glory and\u00a0fame awaiting me.\u00a0|","ideal":"d6\u00a0| Ideal\u00a0|\r\n1\u00a0| Glory. Only by fighting for the right causes\u00a0can I achieve true fame and honor. (Good)\u00a0|\r\n2 | Dependable. Once my oath is given, it\u00a0cannot be broken. (Lawful)\u00a0|\r\n3 | Seeker. Life can be short, so I will live it to the\u00a0fullest before I die. (Chaotic)\u00a0|\r\n4 | Ruthless. Only the strong survive. (Evil)\u00a0|\r\n5 | Mercenary. If you have gold, I\u2019m your blade.\u00a0(Neutral)\u00a0|\r\n6 | Challenge. Life is a test, and only by meeting\u00a0life head on can I prove I am worthy. (Any)\u00a0|","bond":"d6 | Bond\u00a0|\r\n1 | My parent\u2019s legacy is a tissue of lies. I will\u00a0never stop until I uncover the truth.\u00a0|\r\n2\u00a0| I am the only one who can uphold the family\u00a0name.\u00a0|\r\n3 | My companions are my life, and I would do\u00a0anything to protect them.\u00a0|\r\n4 | I will never forget the betrayal leading to my\u00a0parent\u2019s murder, but I will avenge them.\u00a0|\r\n5 | My honor and reputation are all that matter\u00a0in life.\u00a0|\r\n6 | I betrayed my family to protect my friend who\u00a0was a soldier in another free company.\u00a0|","flaw":"d6 | Flaw |\r\n1 | I have no respect for those who never signed\u00a0on to a mercenary company or walked the\u00a0battlefield.\u00a0|\r\n2 | I cannot bear losing anyone close to me, so I\u00a0keep everyone at a distance.\u00a0|\r\n3 | Bloody violence is the only way to solve\u00a0problems.\u00a0|\r\n4 | I caused the downfall of my family\u2019s mercenary\u00a0company.\u00a0|\r\n5 | I am hiding a horrible secret about one of my\u00a0family\u2019s patrons.\u00a0|\r\n6\u00a0| I see insults to my honor or reputation in every\u00a0whisper, veiled glance, and knowing look.\u00a0|","tabledata":"","tags":"","templateId":"24","blockId":"1126746","world":"9aaee05a-a562-4ee5-a9b0-6a03fbf9082b","folder":"7421","isShared":"on"}