Champion (raise Forceful by one extra point (unless it's already at 3), but take -1 point on Charming rolls that don't involve making the other person fear you. You get an extra +1 on the other kind of Charming roll, though, the kind that involves intimidating people. Still, everyone you meet will be extra-reluctant to actually trust you.)

NOTE: This Background is not for Wall People.

Your life is dedicated to honing the art of the warrior. None can match your skill in shattering bones, watching organs rupture, and painting the snow in red.

And yet if you ever raise a weapon, you have already failed in your duty. Above all, you are a champion of life-- though to protect something so fragile you must make your enemies fear
losing it. Whether you are a wanderer in search of wars to end, or a sentinel and diplomat for your tribe, something about you strikes visceral terror into humans and spirits alike. Perhaps it is a sacred dance or an eerie warcry. Perhaps it is the mere sight of your monstrous visage (a mask? Or perhaps just your real face?).

EQUIPMENT
A set of war gear (see TOOLS), a calling shell, a dewskin of water, a dewskin of honeywine, a purse of bearberries and gooseberries, a purse of meat cuts, and a weapon of your choice (see WEAPONS).

VISAGE OF DREAD
Champions rarely blend into a crowd. Roll on the table below, or use it as inspiration for
your own uniquely terrifying character.

Appearance Table (d6)

1. You are never caught without your hideous mask. Whispers say what it conceals is even ghastlier.

2. You paint yourself like a malevolent spirit and scare the weak-minded.

3. Your size makes you a towering boon during war, but a monstrous burden during famine.

4. The ceremonial tattoos that cover your body have all but numbed you to the concept of pain.

5. A ceremonial hunter, you wear your most legendary kills. Such creatures could slaughter a tribe of lesser folk.

6. Your body is bleeding, gutted and raw. Your heart refuses to obey reason and die. The wise fear the mad.
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