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Soldier

About this class

The Soldier is a person who has enlisted in the service of their land. Equipped with the finest materials, the Soldier fights for their people. They fight because they believe it is their duty to protect others from those who seek harm. Being prepared for war isn’t easy, but a Soldier will tell you it’s easier than war itself. But it’s their duty to prepare to make it easier, even if only marginally. A Soldier might seems stiff in front of people they just met, but once you get under their armor, they are easier to get along with; especially if you’ve battled alongside them.

Domains

Core domain
Valor
Homebrew domain

Starting stats

Evasion
9
Hit points
7

Hope feature

Stand or Die
Spend 3 Hope when you mark an Armor Slot to reduce the damage to None, and then gain advantage on your next attack roll.

Class features

  • Stand Together

    You may Help an ally without spending a Hope a number of times per session equal to your Spellcast modifier.

  • Soldier's Fortune

    You may spend a Hope to add 1d8 to your Damage rolls.

Class items

  • A medal for your services
  • A keepsake of one of your buddies

Character questions

Background prompts

  1. What made you decide to enlist with the armed forces of your community?
  2. What battle impacted you the most?
  3. Where did you go in a time of war that you’d like to visit during a time of peace?

Connection prompts

  1. My unit passed through your town once. What did I do that left an impression on you back then?
  2. You have a fundamental disagreement with my service. What causes this disagreement?
  3. What do you do to ease my nerves when I get overwhelmed?

Discussion

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