To Build A Nation: Brutus

BRUTUS

Character description and short introduction

Ghoul/Powerful Ancestry (former Magician)/Courtier 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• Neither particularly outgoing or withdrawn, adaptable to a variety of social situations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