Soldier

Years of rigorous and merciless training have forged battle-hardened warriors exceptionally crafted for relentless combat. These fierce individuals are referred to as Soldiers. This unique class possesses unmatched efficiency when wielding both firearms and melee weapons with remarkable skill. This, combined with their deep affinity for a variety of skills, as well as their extensive knowledge regarding mechanics and technology, makes them well-prepared for pretty much any encounter that comes their way. So, grab a trusty rifle and sword, hop into a rugged truck, and charge boldly into the fray, ready to face whatever challenges await!

Soldier are provided with well-rounded stats, and many skill points, making them incredibly useful. Where the lack the most; however, is their views on magic. This class shares opinions on this enigmatic force with Brawlers, “It’s rediculous. Why bother with wild incantations when I can just shoot it?”. Unlike Brawlers, Soldiers have actually trained against these forces, aware of the inevitability of encountering such a thing. For this reason, those who follow this class are given a choice. They can either renounce all things magic and focus on other things, or dabble a little bit in the mystic arts, with the hope that it will do them some good.

Magic or Abilities? As mentioned, when choosing to follow this class, you are given a choice. If you choose to renounce magic, you will be unable to make any Mystic skill checks for any reason, making it impossible to use scrolls and various other magical items. You will also be unable to use any magical properties that require activation, such as talismans and many unique magical items. In exchange, you will be allowed to learn an Ability at level 1. The alternative is to dabble in the mystic arts. This will mean that you can use the Mystic skill just like everyone else, as well as attempt to use every single magical item you come across. The down side to this option is that you will not be able to gain an Ability until you reach level 30. Choose wisely.

Becoming a Soldier

When you become a level 1 Soldier, you will gain the following

  • How much damage you can take before dying or becoming unconscious

  • Determines how much damage you deal with melee weapons.

  • Determines how much damage you deal with ranged weapons.

  • Determines how well you mitigate incoming damage.

  • Determines how potent your magical abilities are.

  • How many meters of distance you can move during each of your turns.

  • Roll 1 six-sided die, then add 4. The total will be your characters starting Life stat.

  • Roll 1 six-sided die, then add 6. The total will be your characters starting Melee Attack Stat

  • Roll 1 eight-sided die, then add 4. The total will be your characters starting Ranged Attack Stat

  • Roll 1 twelve-sided die. The result will be your characters starting Defense Stat

  • Roll 1 four-sided die. The result will be your characters starting Magic Stat.

  • This is a Soldiers starting Movement. Add this to any Movement Increase you gain from your Race. The total is your characters starting Movement Stat

  • 5 skill points in your Engineering skill

  • 5 skill points in your Mechanics skill

  • 9 skill points to distribute freely

Starting Skill Bonuses

  • Efficient with fire-arms and one-handed swords

Other Things

Affinity for Design: You are familiar with how things work, making it easier for you to create and disassemble things. Whenever you make a skill check to create or dismantle something that is not alchemical, you will have a +6 modifier to your roll.

Soldier Gift

Poison: 6
Bleed: 9
Sleep: 9
Stun: 7
Infection: 3
Luck: 5

Starting Natural Resistance

Scared: 8
Hinder: 10
Freeze: 3
Burn: 7
Charm: 5
Curse: 4

Leveling as a Soldier

Anytime you Soldier level increases by 1, you will gain the following

  • Roll 1 eight-sided die. Your Base Life stat will be inreased by the result

  • Roll 1 eight-sided die. Your Base Melee Attack stat will increase by the result

  • Roll 1 ten-sided die. Your Base Ranged Attack will be increased by the result.

  • Roll 1 ten-sided die. Your Base Defense Stat will be increased by the result.

  • Roll 1 four-sided die. Your Base Magic stat will be increased by the result

  • 3 skill points to use freely every 3rd Soldier level

  • 1 new Ability every 30th Soldier level

Additional Bonuses

  • Level 25 = Perceptive : Up to 3 times per full rest, when you are prompted to make a Notice Feature check, you may choose to add 1d6 to the result. This decision must be made before you make your Feature check.

  • Level 50 = Can’t Keep me Down: You are good at keeping yourself together after taking a serious blow. Once per full rest, when you fail a Constitution Feature check, you may instead choose to succeed.

  • Level 75 = Unflinching: Whenever you make a Resistance check against being Stunned, Frightened, Paralyzed, Prone, or Charmed, you may add 1d6 to your result. Failing a Resistance check this way counts as failing an effect with a diminishing return.

  • Level 100 = Impervious: You are able to flex your body, making your resistant to physical damage. As a Reaction, or as your Reaction for the round, you may choose to become resistant to bludgeoning, slashing, piercing, and impact damage until the start of your next turn.

Soldier Talents