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Athlete

The athlete strives to perfect every aspect of their physical self. they are driven by competition and love to stand before an adoring audience. Athletes are not afraid to take advantage of the warm welcome their celebrity can bring.   It should come as no surprise that these individuals often long for a life of adventure.

Skill Proficiencies Acrobatics, Athletics
Tool Proficiencies Vehicles (land)
Languages One of your Choice
Equipment A bronze discus or leather ball, a lucky charm or past trophy, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.

Features

Echoes of Victory

The word of your victories inside the arena has spread, to the point that you have adoring fans. If you are visiting a settlement within 100 miles of your hometown, there is a 50 percent chance that you can find an admirer that will provide you with shelter or information.   In between adventures, you can also compete in athletic events that provide income as a profession.  

Favored Event

While most athletes compete in a variety of events, they typically have one the excel in. You can randomly select an event from the table below.   1 Marathon 2 Long-distance running 3 Wrestling 4 Boxing 5 Chariot or horse race 6 Pankration (mixed unarmed combat) 7 Hoplite race (racing in full armor with a unit) 8 Pentathlon (running, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling)

Suggested Characteristics

Given the importance of competition in the arena, athletes commonly form strong friendships and rivals among their competitors. Their struggles in the arena also frequently guide their attitude in the outside world.

Traits

Ideal

Bond

Flaw


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