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'''Decorations:''' Three-Star Cluster (for valor), Ivy-Oak Medallion (for service to the realm), ribbon of Scarla (for bravery under fire), Iron Gauntlet (for unsurpassed heroism). | '''Decorations:''' Three-Star Cluster (for valor), Ivy-Oak Medallion (for service to the realm), ribbon of Scarla (for bravery under fire), Iron Gauntlet (for unsurpassed heroism). | ||
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! d% !! Activity !! Class !! Feats !! Skills !! Gear !! Contacts !! Rep !! Recognition | ! d% !! Activity !! Class !! Feats !! Skills !! Gear !! Contacts !! Rep !! Recognition | ||
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|01-11 || Raid || Barbarian or fighter || [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]], [[SRD:Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]] || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] || Melee weapon || Information || +0 || Decoration, DC 20 | |01-11 || Raid || Barbarian or fighter || [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]], [[SRD:Weapon Specialization|Weapon Specialization]] || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] || Melee weapon || Information || +0 || Decoration, DC 20 | ||
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|12-19 || Trainer || Fighter || [[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]], [[SRD:Improved Disarm|Improved Disarm]] || [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (local)]] || Wondrous item for morale/interaction || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 22 | |12-19 || Trainer || Fighter || [[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]], [[SRD:Improved Disarm|Improved Disarm]] || [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (local)]] || Wondrous item for morale/interaction || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 22 | ||
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|20-27 || Cavalry Scout || Ranger || [[SRD:Mounted Combat|Mounted Combat]], [[SRD:Mounted Archery|Mounted Archery]] || [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]], [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], [[SRD:Move Silently|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] || Ranged weapon || Information || +0 || Decoration, DC 20 | |20-27 || Cavalry Scout || Ranger || [[SRD:Mounted Combat|Mounted Combat]], [[SRD:Mounted Archery|Mounted Archery]] || [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]], [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], [[SRD:Move Silently|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] || Ranged weapon || Information || +0 || Decoration, DC 20 | ||
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|28-35 || Heavy cavalry || Fighter or paladin || [[SRD:Mounted Combat|Mounted Combat]], [[SRD:Spirited Charge|Spirited Charge]] || [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Barding || Information || +1/2 || Decoration or rank, DC 24 | |28-35 || Heavy cavalry || Fighter or paladin || [[SRD:Mounted Combat|Mounted Combat]], [[SRD:Spirited Charge|Spirited Charge]] || [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Barding || Information || +1/2 || Decoration or rank, DC 24 | ||
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|36-44 || Defense || Fighter or dwarven defender <SUP>1</SUP> || [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Mobility|Mobility]] || [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession (siege engineer)]], [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Armor or shield || Skill || +1/2 || Rank, DC 24 | |36-44 || Defense || Fighter or dwarven defender <SUP>1</SUP> || [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Mobility|Mobility]] || [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession (siege engineer)]], [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Armor or shield || Skill || +1/2 || Rank, DC 24 | ||
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|45-52 || Scout || Ranger or arcane archer <SUP>1</SUP> || [[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Stealthy|Stealthy]] || [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] || Wondrous item for stealth, communication or perception || Information || +0 || Rank, DC 24 | |45-52 || Scout || Ranger or arcane archer <SUP>1</SUP> || [[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Stealthy|Stealthy]] || [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] || Wondrous item for stealth, communication or perception || Information || +0 || Rank, DC 24 | ||
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|53-63 || Shock trooper || Fighter || [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Improved Bull Rush|Improved Bull Rush]] || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Armor or shield || Information || +1/2 || Decoration, DC 24 | |53-63 || Shock trooper || Fighter || [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Improved Bull Rush|Improved Bull Rush]] || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Armor or shield || Information || +1/2 || Decoration, DC 24 | ||
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|64-74 || Siege || Fighter || [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Improved Sunder|Improved Sunder]] || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession (siege engineer)]] || Melee weapon || Information || +1/2 || Decoration, DC 22 | |64-74 || Siege || Fighter || [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Improved Sunder|Improved Sunder]] || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]], [[SRD:Profession Skill|Profession (siege engineer)]] || Melee weapon || Information || +1/2 || Decoration, DC 22 | ||
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|75-80 || War || Fighter || Any fighter bonus feat || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Melee weapon || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 20 | |75-80 || War || Fighter || Any fighter bonus feat || [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] || Melee weapon || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 20 | ||
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|81-86 || Diplomacy || Fighter or paladin || [[SRD:Leadership|Leadership]], [[SRD:Persuasive|Persuasive]] || [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (nobility and royalty)]] || Wondrous item for morale/interaction || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 24 | |81-86 || Diplomacy || Fighter or paladin || [[SRD:Leadership|Leadership]], [[SRD:Persuasive|Persuasive]] || [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (nobility and royalty)]] || Wondrous item for morale/interaction || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 24 | ||
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|87-94 || Border patrol || Ranger || [[SRD:Point Blank Shot|Point Blank Shot]], [[SRD:Far Shot|Far Shot]] || [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]], [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] || Ranged weapon || Information || +0 || Rank, DC 26 | |87-94 || Border patrol || Ranger || [[SRD:Point Blank Shot|Point Blank Shot]], [[SRD:Far Shot|Far Shot]] || [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]], [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] || Ranged weapon || Information || +0 || Rank, DC 26 | ||
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|95-100 || Herald || Bard or fighter || [[SRD:Negotiator|Negotiator]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] || [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (nobility and royalty)]], [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (local)]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (history)]] || Armor or shield || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 24 | |95-100 || Herald || Bard or fighter || [[SRD:Negotiator|Negotiator]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] || [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (nobility and royalty)]], [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (local)]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (history)]] || Armor or shield || Influence || +1 || Rank, DC 24 | ||
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Military Background
The activities associated with this background include broadly defined military missionis. The raid activity, for example, covers everything from young Vikings on their first pillage to elite commandos striking behind enemy lines. Except for all-out war, none of the activities implies continuous assignment. Most soldiers spend much of their time training, guarding, and hanging out in the barracks.
Military recognition takes two forms: decorations (medals, fancy uniforms, tattoos, and the like) and rank (encompassing traditional military ranks and sometimes noble or honorific titles). In each case, the recognitioin check DC is modified by the character's base attack bonus. Rollong a natural 20 on a recognion check gives the character a double promotion or a more prestigious decoration.
Example Ranks and Decorations
The following military ranks are typical of a national army in a fantasy kingdom. Designing your own command structure and unique decorations is a good way to make your game world seem more real.
Ranks (Lowest to Highest): Armsman, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Lieutenant, Captain, Makor, Colonel, General.
Decorations: Three-Star Cluster (for valor), Ivy-Oak Medallion (for service to the realm), ribbon of Scarla (for bravery under fire), Iron Gauntlet (for unsurpassed heroism).
d% | Activity | Class | Feats | Skills | Gear | Contacts | Rep | Recognition |
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01-11 | Raid | Barbarian or fighter | Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization | Climb, Jump, Intimidate, Search, Swim | Melee weapon | Information | +0 | Decoration, DC 20 |
12-19 | Trainer | Fighter | Combat Expertise, Improved Disarm | Intimidate, Diplomacy Knowledge (local) | Wondrous item for morale/interaction | Influence | +1 | Rank, DC 22 |
20-27 | Cavalry Scout | Ranger | Mounted Combat, Mounted Archery | Ride, Spot, Listen, Survival, Search, Move Silently, Hide | Ranged weapon | Information | +0 | Decoration, DC 20 |
28-35 | Heavy cavalry | Fighter or paladin | Mounted Combat, Spirited Charge | Ride, Intimidate, Jump | Barding | Information | +1/2 | Decoration or rank, DC 24 |
36-44 | Defense | Fighter or dwarven defender 1 | Dodge, Mobility | Profession (siege engineer), Climb, Jump | Armor or shield | Skill | +1/2 | Rank, DC 24 |
45-52 | Scout | Ranger or arcane archer 1 | Alertness, Stealthy | Spot, Listen, Move Silently, Hide, Survival | Wondrous item for stealth, communication or perception | Information | +0 | Rank, DC 24 |
53-63 | Shock trooper | Fighter | Power Attack, Improved Bull Rush | Climb, Intimidate, Jump | Armor or shield | Information | +1/2 | Decoration, DC 24 |
64-74 | Siege | Fighter | Power Attack, Improved Sunder | Climb, Jump, Profession (siege engineer) | Melee weapon | Information | +1/2 | Decoration, DC 22 |
75-80 | War | Fighter | Any fighter bonus feat | Climb, Intimidate, Jump | Melee weapon | Influence | +1 | Rank, DC 20 |
81-86 | Diplomacy | Fighter or paladin | Leadership, Persuasive | Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Knowledge (nobility and royalty) | Wondrous item for morale/interaction | Influence | +1 | Rank, DC 24 |
87-94 | Border patrol | Ranger | Point Blank Shot, Far Shot | Survival, Spot, Listen, Hide, Move Silently | Ranged weapon | Information | +0 | Rank, DC 26 |
95-100 | Herald | Bard or fighter | Negotiator, Weapon Focus | Knowledge (nobility and royalty), Diplomacy, Knowledge (local), Sense Motive, Spot, Listen, Knowledge (history) | Armor or shield | Influence | +1 | Rank, DC 24 |
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