Sellsword

CITIZEN DESCRIPTION

A sellsword is a fighter for hire, ex-soldier, ex lawman, would be adventurer looking for quick coin. Always well-armed and well equipped although not always well trained. Hired for a specific job, occasionally as a group, few questions asked, and the best get return customers.

Mercenaries are relatively easy to find, most towns will have one that hangs about, a retired solder willing to pick up extra work for coin. Full time mercenaries however are found by reputation and will only accept work if the pay matches the risk.

Player Backgrounds

Players can start as a Sellsword or use as a background when creating an Adventurer All player characters and non-player characters with a class are adventurers; even if they reach the level of champion, hero or legend, they can still be referred to as adventurers. .

While players are generally free to select a citizen role as a background, they should check with the Dungeon Master to make sure it fits within the local area, other party members and does not conflict with the intended adventure.

Party integration

A Sellsword can be recruited as an Auxiliary A non-player party member added to the party to provide a service. by a Leader The Leader keyword allows the player to perform leader-limited actions or tasks. .

Manoeuvres:

Fend

FendMANOEUVRE

Able to fend of attacks aimed at nearby allies.

Passive: When a melee attack targets an adjacent ally add 1 dice to their defence.

You must have parry or block to apply this dice.
Counter Attack

Counter AttackMANOEUVRE

When a blow is dodged, parried or blocked it provides the perfect chance for a free strike.

Passive: When a successful dodge, parry or block is rolled, make a basic attack.

Skills:

Intimidate

IntimidateSKILL

The deliberate use of aggressive posture, threats, or sheer presence to instil fear and force compliance.

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Awareness

AwarenessSKILL

Keenly aware of their surroundings and ever alert for danger; nothing surprises them.

Will notice things others miss and gain a better insight into their surroundings; as such, this character can make reaction attacks during an enemy surprise round.

Citizen Portrait

Citizens have proficiencies in weapons and armour relative to their type and region, so it is not included in the above information, and players do not gain any proficiencies from choosing a citizen background.

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Last updated on the 22nd July 26
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