To Build A Nation: Brutus
BRUTUS
Character description and short introduction
Ghoul/Powerful Ancestry (former Magician)/Courtier Paths L6
Strength 10
Agility 13
Intellect 11
Will 9
Perception: 16 | Defense: 15 | Health: 24/0 | Healing Rate: 6
Size: 1 | Speed: 8 | Power 2
Insanity: 2 | Corruption: 1
Madness/Quirks:
- 2 boons to avoid gain Insanity (from Dark Magic)
Languages: Erenlander, Sundered Tongue
Professions: Mercenary, Conscript, Retainer
Talents
- Shadowsight
- Dreadful Appearance
- Unholy Feast
- Accursed Compulsion
- Fear of the Gods
- Powerful Ancestry
- Natural Weapons
- Unwholesome Recovery
- Drink Blood
- Accomplished Negotiator
- Enamour
- Quick Reflexes
- Toady (Access)
- Coerce
Spell Traditions: Enchantment, Madness
Spells: Convincing Word (L0 Enchantment); Command (L1 Enchantment); Serenity (L0 Madness); Black Breath (L1 Madness)
Interesting Things: A small dog with a tendency towards viciousness
Equipment
From 'Only Human' i.e. L0
Lifestyle: Getting By
Worn: Sword, staff, tinderbox, dagger, cloak, 6cp
Pack: Conscript Uniform, contract for last mercenary job, week of rations, waterskin, coil of rope, 2 torches
Background
Generated background:
- Ancestors: At least one was a criminal or did something shameful (grandparents were ghouls? Bit of a family tradition?)
- Family Circumstances: Born to a wealthy family who ran a mercenary company. Both parents are still alive.
- Siblings: 8 siblings (roll of 14, 6):
- 4 older brothers (2 alive, 1 alive but disgraced, 1 dead from natural causes),
- 3 younger brothers (all alive)
- 1 older sister (alive but disgraced)
- Life Experiences: Minor Setback: Learned a dangerous secret; Minor Windfall: Add a random Common profession – Conscript
- Magician Training: I made a pact with an otherworldly being. I offered my soul, a gift or service in exchange for magical knowledge
- Courtier Story Development: I wheedled my way into my present position using a combination of charm and wit to open the doors to my betters
Generated appearance:
- Well-educated young adult of 25 with a homely appearance and hearty build (5'10", 174lbs)
Generated personality:
- Neither particularly outgoing or withdrawn, adaptable to a variety of social situations
- Gets on well with those close to me, neutral about others
- Desires: Glory
- Fears: Death
- Obligations: Values law and order and tries to live up to obligations
- Morality: A paragon of virtue, an evil thought never entered my head and make every effort to do good works
- Religious Beliefs: Belong to the Cult of Izrador but a believer in name only and has strong doubts
Weapons + Damage
- Weapon 1
- Weapon 2