Gladiator



Gladiatorial fighting is a custom in the world of Arcane Sanctum that dates back centuries. It started when the Falmarian Empire was widespread and slavery was commonplace. The world has since evolved from the practice of slavery. All nations (save for Falmar itself) have banned the practice, but the blood sport of gladiator combat is still alive and thriving. Almonte has an annual tournament of all the gladiators from around the world, and many major cities have arenas for such a sport. Some of people fighting in the arenas are professional athletes fighting in the arena for glory and riches. However, many are indentured servants who have no choice but to fight, which is effectively still slavery. Despite this, the practice continues. This background is for those who were once in this world, or are currently still in it.


 * Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation, Performance
 * Tool Proficiency: Vehicles (land)
 * Equipment: Stylized Weapon (simple or martial weapon you’re proficient with with stylized details, you’re known for fighting with this weapon), Costume (usually includes prop/fake armor), Common Clothes, pouch with 10 gp.

Combat Style
Each Gladiator specialized in a style of combat and were known for this style. Roll below or pick which style your character was known for. This has no bearing on your actual combat styles. It merely informs how you think in combat and what you’re best at.

Feature: Fame
Gladiators are the celebrities of this world and are known often outside their geographical area. Their likeness is posted on walls, painted on advertisements for the event, so many people may recognize the gladiator outside the arena, and even more when they are inside the arena. This can draw the attention of someone who just simply wants an autograph, or it can draw an attack from someone randomly on the street by someone who wants to prove their combat prowess. This fame can also be leveraged to gain access to gladiatorial events and even allow them to participate if the conditions are right.

Suggested Characteristics
Gladiators are singular type of people and view the world through the lens of combat. Though their combat styles, their motivations, and their demeanors may vary, they have honed their combat instincts to be a part of their very thinking.