Rebel Corps Soldier (5e Background)
Rebel Corps Soldier[edit]
The Rebel Corps, known as the Revolutionary Army in Japanese, is a group of freedom fighters in Persona 5 Tactica led by Erina waging a revolution against Legionnaires, seeking to liberate the Kingdoms from their oppressive reign. The group allies with the Phantom Thieves in order achieve this goal.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: Choose either Tinkerer's Tools or Alchemist's Supplies
Languages: A full understanding of 1 standard language of your choice, or a partial understanding of 1 exotic language of your choice.
Equipment: A standard set of clothes, a small badge with the Rebel Corps logo on it, and a pouch containing 2d4 gold.
Role in the Rebel Corps[edit]
There is a certain hierarchy of respect when it comes to being apart of the Rebel Corps. While everyone is treated with respect, some are valued more than others due to their role overall. where do you place on this?
| d8 | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leader |
| 2 | Co-Leader |
| 3 | Army Officer |
| 4 | High-Ranking Soldier |
| 5 | Non-Combat Essentials (Medic, Weapon Forger, etc.) |
| 6 | Medium-Ranking Soldier |
| 7 | Low-Ranking Soldier |
| 8 | Non-Combat Refugee |
Feature: Rebellion Of Justice[edit]
As a rebel seeking justice, you can't just stand by while people are out there being hurt. If you see an innocent civilian being attacked by someone, you can step up to try and defend them, winning their favor if you can drive off or defeat whoever was attacking them. If you ever come across a location owned/ran by the Rebel Corps, you may even see that civilian there attempting to join.
Alternate Feature: Rebel Corps Leader (Ranks 1-3 only)[edit]
As a high-ranking member of the Rebel Corps, you are given the upmost of respect by lower-ranking members of the Rebel Corps. You are aware of any nearby locations ran/owned by the Rebel Corps. and at these places you will be offered free food and shelter, and may even recruit 1 soldier to help you in your quest until you reach another Rebel Corps location.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
We get that you're a member of the Rebel Corps, but why? What reason did you have for joining? What reason do you have for staying?
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always polite and respectful. |
| 2 | I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. |
| 3 | I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. |
| 4 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |
| 5 | I have the average humor of a 16 year old high school student. |
| 6 | I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Virtue: We must uphold the law and protect whoever we can. (Lawful Good) |
| 2 | Justice: I shall protect the innocent by any means necessary. (Chaotic Good) |
| 3 | Corruption: I must maintain my rank, I command for the better. (Ranks 1-3 only) (Lawful Evil) |
| 4 | Commanded: I just follow my orders, man. (True Neutral) |
| 5 | Morality: You could make me do a lot of things, but I would never do something that harms the innocent. (Neutral Good) |
| 6 | Destruction: Rebellion? Ha! I'm here to destroy this place from the inside! (Chaotic Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reroll |
| 2 | My friend had introduced me to the Rebel Corps a while back, and ever since I've been an active member of the community. |
| 3 | I don't really remember why I joined, but I know I'm not leaving any time soon. |
| 4 | I was originally against the Rebel Corps, but I had a change of heart, and now I'm a high-ranking member of them! (1-4 only) |
| 5 | I had found the Rebel Corps after standing up and deciding that things need to change. |
| 6 | The Rebel Corps had saved me, and I am forever in their debt. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reroll |
| 2 | I hate the hierarchy system! I've been here for years and yet I'm still such a low rank! (Ranks 6-8 only) |
| 3 | The Rebel Corps are great! Well, once you ignore all of the fighting... And everything else... |
| 4 | I don't even agree with any of this! I don't know how I got here! |
| 5 | I'm a higher rank, so why should I treat those low-ranks with any Respect? The one who should get respect is ME! (Ranks 1-4 only) |
| 6 | I don't have the heart to tell anyone that I've wanted to leave for a while now... |
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