Athlete (Chainsaw Man Supplement)

Athlete

You grew up with a passion for physical excellence, always pushing the boundaries of your strength, speed, and skill. Whether it was on the track, in the ring, or on the field, you thrived in competitive environments where teamwork, discipline, and grit were key. Your natural talent, honed through years of training, made you stand out in local competitions and earned you recognition among your peers.

From an early age, you were mentored by seasoned trainers, learning techniques and strategies to push your limits further. You may have participated in athletic events, from races to the (boxing) ring, and perhaps even became a local champion or celebrity in your community. Your athletic career gave you a unique insight into both teamwork and rivalry, teaching you how to deal with both victory and defeat with grace.

Your time as an athlete also shaped your physical abilities, making you quicker, stronger, and more resilient than most. You know how to read your opponents, strategize on the fly, and stay focused under pressure. While your success may have brought fame or fortune, it also came with a sense of discipline, and your accomplishments are a constant reminder of the sweat, sacrifice, and determination it took to reach the top.

Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics

Equipment: 5gp, a Medal or Trophy from your athletic achievements.

Feature: Athletic Archetype

Before you became a devil hunter, you were an athlete of some sort, no matter which type of athlete you were you were one of the following athletic archetypes:

• Lifter. Your athletic activities involved heavy lifting or powerful throwing, when you make a check to lift an object you may add half your Strength modifier an additional time.

• Sprinter. You were once a great runner, whether to score a goal or to out run your fellow sprinters. You gain a 5 ft bonus to your movement speed.

• Endurer. Your former athletic life was one of great difficulty, forcing you to become tougher to become the best. If you are ever suffering from only 1 point of exhaustion, you will suffer no penalties while outside of combat.

Suggested Characteristics

You can use the following characteristics when coming with an athletic background.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I have a daily exercise routine I refuse to break.
2	Victory is earned through perseverance. I believe in training harder, faster, and smarter than anyone else.
3	I hate when others help me, since I know I'm capable.
4	Obstacles exist to be overcome.
5	When I see others struggling, I offer to help.
6	I love to trade banter and taunts.
7	Anything worth doing is worth doing best.
8	I get irritated if people praise someone else and not me.

d6	Ideal
1	Discipline. – Success is a result of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. There’s no shortcut to greatness. (Any)
2	Sportsmanship. Every game has rules, and the playing field must be level. (Lawful)
3	Camaraderie. The strongest bonds are forged through struggle. (Good)
4	Superiority. To lose is to die, and I want to be the only winner. (Evil)
5	Determined. I will do anything to achieve my goal, no matter what i have to sacrifice. (Chaotic)
6	Growth. Lessons hide in victory and defeat. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	My teammates are my family.
2	I will overcome a rival and prove myself their better.
3	I will be the best for the honor and glory of my home.
4	I have a Partner, for which I would die for!
5	I value my superiors, having a deep respect for them.
6	The person who trained me is the most important person in my world.

d6	Flaw
1	I'll do absolutely anything to win.
2	Any defeat or failure on my part is because my opponents cheated.
3	I tend to think of myself as someone superior, thinking that I'm the strongest.
4	I must be the captain of any group I join.
5	I tend to be a bit of an airhead, not caring much about my surroundings.
6	I get antsy if I'm not moving.

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