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THE GARDEN OF THE GODS
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Bio/personality: description of personality/background
Language proficiencies: Latin/Greek/West Germanic/Other
Religious beliefs: Roman pantheon/Greek pantheon/Paganism/Zoroastrianism/Christianity/Judaism/Other
Martial training: Legion experience/Self-taught/Tribal upbringing/Other
Factional alignment: (choose one)
Flavian Loyalist: You played only a minor role in the civil war, and naturally you supported the man who brought the madness to an end.
Nero’s Favourite: Unbeknownst to many, the previous Emperor looked upon you favourably. Nero may be dead, but his memory lives on amongst his supporters.
Parthian Agent: The Kingdom of Parthia has great financial interest in Appolonia. Trade with a distant empire known as “China” has made the Kingdom the richest in Asia Minor, and dinosaur products are in high demand. Though the island is under the control of Parthia’s greatest enemy, the harvest of dinosaurs continues in secret.
Tribal Auxilia (male only): Years ago, you were recruited from the native population of Germania to serve the Empire as an Auxilia. Though your unit was disbanded before you received citizenship, you look back on your service with pride.
Escapee: For as long as you can remember, you have lived only to serve others. So when the ship carrying your master and most of his extended family sank just hours after leaving the harbour at Ostia, you washed ashore in a strange new world. There are others like you out there, and with some help you managed to travel across the Empire, taking odd jobs and laying low to avoid suspicion. Perhaps traveling to Appolonia will turn out to be a mistake…but at this point, you are beyond caring.
Gladiator: Though you were awarded your freedom after surviving your tenth bout, you yearn to return to the ring of honour. Traveling this far may have been a gamble, but the chance to perform before a new crowd and against new opponents was too good to pass up.
Vestal Virgin (female only): As a sacred custodian of the temple of Vestia, goddess of the hearth, you hold a privileged position in Roman society that few other women can match. Once news that the temple in Bomarzium was unattended reached Rome, you were the initiate chosen to become its custodian.
Character sheet
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
Sexuality:
Country of origin:
Bio/personality: description of personality/background
Language proficiencies: Latin/Greek/West Germanic/Other
Religious beliefs: Roman pantheon/Greek pantheon/Paganism/Zoroastrianism/Christianity/Judaism/Other
Martial training: Legion experience/Self-taught/Tribal upbringing/Other
Factional alignment: (choose one)
Flavian Loyalist: You played only a minor role in the civil war, and naturally you supported the man who brought the madness to an end.
Effect: Affirming your loyalty to the Flavian name could help you out of a tight spot – and you still have a large purse of gold gifted to you by the Emperor the last time you were in Rome. Be aware, however, that there are some in this forgotten colony that may be unwilling to recognise the new Emperor.
Nero’s Favourite: Unbeknownst to many, the previous Emperor looked upon you favourably. Nero may be dead, but his memory lives on amongst his supporters.
Effect: Members of the Praetorian Guard remember this and will be more inclined to treat you well, as will supporters of the failed Emperor Otho. Should your secret be revealed, a vial of poison hidden on your person could be used to prevent you from being captured alive – or to cause the death of an enemy.
Parthian Agent: The Kingdom of Parthia has great financial interest in Appolonia. Trade with a distant empire known as “China” has made the Kingdom the richest in Asia Minor, and dinosaur products are in high demand. Though the island is under the control of Parthia’s greatest enemy, the harvest of dinosaurs continues in secret.
Effects: You are connected to the network of Parthian agents spread across the island, and have access to a map of secret landing sites on the coast. It is vital, however, that other Romans do not catch you in possession of such information. In addition, a member of the Parthian royal family is known to be active somewhere on Appolonia, and could prove useful if discovered.
Tribal Auxilia (male only): Years ago, you were recruited from the native population of Germania to serve the Empire as an Auxilia. Though your unit was disbanded before you received citizenship, you look back on your service with pride.
Effects: Other West Germanic speakers will be glad to meet someone who speaks their language, although some Romans may react poorly. In addition, your legion training will give you the edge in combat, construction and field repair. Many Germanic Auxilia troops were experts in amphibious warfare, and being able to swim is a rare and valuable talent.
Escapee: For as long as you can remember, you have lived only to serve others. So when the ship carrying your master and most of his extended family sank just hours after leaving the harbour at Ostia, you washed ashore in a strange new world. There are others like you out there, and with some help you managed to travel across the Empire, taking odd jobs and laying low to avoid suspicion. Perhaps traveling to Appolonia will turn out to be a mistake…but at this point, you are beyond caring.
Effects: Try not to blow your cover! You have distinctive tattoos that could give you away to any Romans. Living on the streets has also given you light fingers, and thievery has become a very necessary survival skill.
Gladiator: Though you were awarded your freedom after surviving your tenth bout, you yearn to return to the ring of honour. Traveling this far may have been a gamble, but the chance to perform before a new crowd and against new opponents was too good to pass up.
Effects: You are a natural fighter, and your scarred body is no stranger to pain. Though some Romans consider low-born entertainers vulgar and crass, others may find them strangely attractive.
Vestal Virgin (female only): As a sacred custodian of the temple of Vestia, goddess of the hearth, you hold a privileged position in Roman society that few other women can match. Once news that the temple in Bomarzium was unattended reached Rome, you were the initiate chosen to become its custodian.
Effects: All manner of odd traditions dictate your life, and your interactions with others. To enforce these rules, you have the option of recruiting a pair of lictors to serve as bodyguards in the colony.
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