Gladiator

Fighting Arenas and Death Pits dot the landscape of Talislanta. Gladiators, slaves, criminals and animals fight to the death for the amusement of others. The crowd does not simply wish to watch mindless fighting, but a spectacularly violent show; a fact that the best gladiators quickly latch onto. Gladiators feed off of the energy of the crowd: their cheers, their jeering of the opponent. It takes more than skill in fighting to become a great gladiator – it takes a good deal of showmanship as well.

Gladiators ceaselessly train in myriad weapons and fighting styles, but also in gratuitous taunts and outlandish moves. It is a constant battle to become the best in the Death Pit, because as the name implies, defeat often means death. Some gladiators move on from the arena, seeking greater challenges after the monotony of pits. Denizens of Talislanta would be hard pressed to find warriors with more zeal and dedication than a champion of the arena.

Each time this Path is followed the character ages 2 years.

Attribute Adjustments

• CR +2
• STR +1

Skill Ranks

12

Preferred Skills

• Acting
• Brawling
• Evade
• Healer
• Shield
• Weapon (any four non-ranged)

Special Features

• None

Available Quirks

• Fame
• Fearless
• Good Balance
• Mighty Blows
• Slippery
• Swift
• Tough

Starting Equipment

• Armor of choice
• Three weapons of choice
• Lodging at gladiatorial stables
• Coin purse with 1 g.l. in assorted currency