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The official books include a number of sample character types, but many are unbalanced and all are arguably TOO specific in their set up.
The following is not a subsititute for detailed Character creation. Instead, it is intended to be used to whip up a quick'n'dirty Character for the newbie who wanders up in mid-session asking to join in, or to create extra NPCs on the fly. Select a template (printed on cards beforehand is my suggestion), do some tweaking (Arcana, Fate Draw and/or additional HPs) and the result should be ready-to-play in a few minutes.
Certain principles are followed:
All templates are "book-legal", built from the standard 100 Hero Points (plus one free increase in one Trait). Common thinking amongst 7th Sea gamers (myself included) is that 120 HP is a much better starting budget. If this is the case, consider that each Character has the extra points to allocate as the Player or Referee sees fit.
No Arcana have been included. Their inclusion or exclusion is a matter of individual choices (and budgets).
All Traits are at least 2. Finesse, in most cases, is at 3. Arbitrary decision - a stat of 1 in anything is asking for trouble, and Finesse of 3+ is essential in action / combat. A few gamers babble about how inferior Characters make for superior role-play, but (IMO) such persons need clue-batting a few hundred times for being pretentious pratts.
These templates are not inscribed in stone. If Players want to alter details, and it is fully legal (downgrade one Trait and use the 8 points for more Skills / Knacks, for instance), that is their prerogative. If they know how, then they probably don't need these templates anyhow.
Some templates include points to be allocated to one or various types of Advantages. Examples are provided below. Note that some Advantages are only allowable for specific nationalities or groups, and that categories can overlap. Alternatively, if a Player doesn't want to spend the HPs as allocated, they can be used to purchase other things instead - eg. additional Traits, Languages, Skills or Knacks, etc..
Connections - Connection, Close Family Member, Cymbr Connection, Extended Family, Friend At Court, Home Neighbourhood, Member, Patron, all types of companions & servants.
Dracheneisen - Check out the tables in the Player's Guide and the Eisen book
Equipment - Inheritance (if mainly used for things), Uppman's Coat, Research Library; all types of weapons, artifacts & relics.
Status - Citation, Commission, Gentry, Governor, Jarl, Local Hero, Member (of high-profile organizations), Noble, Old Name, Ordained, Roving Don, all types of real estate & servants.
Wealth - Any Advantage that provides cash or generates a direct income.
Sorcerors / magic users are currently under-represented. Working up more than a very basic template for them is hard, and they are not a popular (or recommended) choice for beginning Players anyhow.
Those templates including Swordsman Schools are set up on the assumption that the Character chooses a School matching his/her nationality and with no discounts in effect (ie. cost of 25 points). If a School from a different nation is chosen, then that Character has to find 10 additional points from somewhere. If a discount exists, then the Character gets those points back for use elsewhere.
If you have a concept that may belong here, please send particulars and I promise to (at least) look at it. If it goes on this list, your name will go in credits at the bottom of the page. Note that the following will not be considered.
Anything requiring rules changes or additions;
Anything that I personally find objectionable (eg. Munchkinism, stupid, overly weird or simply offensive);
Anything that cannot be adequately explained / justified in one VERY BRIEF sentence or less;
Anything D20. Only R&K here, thank you.
Character Name / Stats |
Nation / Gender |
Advantages |
Skills |
DREAD PIRATE B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
Rogers School *
+1 Trait Guardian Angel 6 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth / Equipment 4 pts of Languages |
* Dirty Fighting,.Fencing.
Athlete, Captain, Criminal, Sailor 1 additional Martial Skill 1 Advanced. Knack
|
HIGHLAND WARRIOR B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Avalon / Highlander |
MacDonald School *
+1 Trait Large OR Tough 1 pt of Language |
* Athlete, Heavy Weapon
1 Civil Skill 1 additional Martial Skill
|
CAVALIER B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Eisen |
Posen School *
+1 Trait Inheritance (Warhorse) 10 pts of Dracheneisen / Status 3 pts of Languages |
* Polearm, Rider
Athlete, Commander, Courtier, Hunter 1 additional Martial Skill
|
FOP / DANDY B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[Swordsman School]
+1 Trait Dangerous Beauty 10 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth 2 pts of Languages |
Courtier, Riding, Spy 1 additional Martial Skill 2 Advanced Knacks |
STAR-GAZER B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Crescent / Aldiz'ahali |
Takim'aldiz Daphan School * +1 Trait Zodiac Sign (Choose One) 3 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth 2 pts of Language |
* Athlete, Fencing Sailor Advanced Knacks:
|
MARKSMAN B2, F3, W2, R3, P2 |
- |
[Swordsman School - Ranged Weapon]
+1 Trait Accurate _____ (Choose Weapon Type) Eagle Eyes, Indomitable Will, Night Trained 2 pts of Language |
1 additional Martial Skill
1 Advanced Knack |
ARTISTE B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
- |
Appearance (5), Natural Aptitude (Choose a Knack), Odd Sleeping Habits,
Showmanship.
+1 Trait 5 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth 3 pts of Languages |
Courtier, Servant
Artist OR Performer 1 Martial Skill 2 Advanced Knacks |
BURGLAR B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
- |
[Swordsman School]
Scoundrel # +1 Trait Architectural Awareness, Keen Senses, Night Trained, Small 1 pt of Language |
# Streetwise Criminal, Waylay 1 additional Martial Skill
|
BERSERKER B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Vesten |
[Swordsman School]
Bearsark, Large, Tough
|
Dirty Fighting 1 additional Martial Skill |
WOODSMAN B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Ussura |
Bogatyr School *
+1 Trait Firm Grip, Keen Senses 1 pt of Language |
* Heavy Weapon, Hunting
Athlete, Herbalist 2 additional Martial Skills 2 Advanced Knacks |
MERCENARY B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Eisen |
Drexel / Eisenfaust School
+1 Trait Commission (2) 10 pts of Dracheneisen / Connections / Equipment 2 pts of Languages |
Athlete, Criminal, Streetwise 2 additional Martial Skills 1 Advanced Knack
|
HEALER B3, F3, W2, R3, P2 |
Vesten |
Sympathetic Healer
5 pts of Connections / Status 2 points of Languages
|
Athlete, Herbalist, Skald
Hunter OR Sailor 1 Martial Skill 3 Advanced Knacks |
UPPER-CLASS THIEF B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
- |
Scoundrel #
+1 Trait Dangerous Beauty 10 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth 3 pts of Languages |
# Streetwise
Athlete, Courtier, Criminal, Fence, Forger, Riding 2 Martial Skills 3 Advanced Knacks |
MUSKETEER B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Montaigne |
Gaulle / Roise et Reines / Valroux School
+1 Trait Member: Montaigne Musketeers 10 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth / Equipment 3 pts of Languages |
Athlete, Courtier, Spy, Streetwise 1 additional Martial Skill
|
STREETFIGHTER B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Eisen (Freiburg) |
Loring School *
+1 Trait Toughness 4 pts of Connections / Equipment 2 pts of Languages |
* Athlete, Panzerhand
Criminal, Guide 1 additional Martial Skill
|
GUILDSMAN B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Vendel |
Snedig / Swanson School
+1 Trait Member: Merchant Guild Vendel League Seat 5 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth / Equipment 4 pts of Language |
Athlete, Courtier, Merchant 1 Advanced Knack
|
SCHOLAR B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
Castille |
Castillian Education, Noble, University
+1 Trait 8 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth / Equipment 4 pts of Language |
Artist, Courtier
Doctor OR Engineer Professor OR Teacher OR Scholar 2 Martial Skills 6 Advancedf Knacks |
PRIZEFIGHTER B2, F3, W2, R3, P2 |
Avalon |
Finnegan School *
+1 Trait Pain Tolerance, Showmanship, Toughness 1 pt of Language |
* Pugilism, Wrestling
Athlete, Doctor, Performer
|
COURTESAN B2, F3, W2, R2, P3 |
Vodacce / Female |
Cappuntina School *
+1 Trait Appearance (10) 5 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth 4 pts of Languages |
* Knife, Performer
Courtesan, Scholar, Streetwise 1 additional Martial Skill
|
MAGIC-USER I (Full / Twice Blooded) B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[MAGIC] (40)
+1 Trait 5 points in Connections / Status / Wealth 2 points in Languages |
1 Civil Skill
1 Martial Skill |
MAGIC-USER II (Half-Blooded) B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[MAGIC] (20)
(Swordsman School) +1 Trait 4 pts in Connections / Status / Wealth 1 pt in Language |
1 Civil Skill |
CITY GUARD B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Vemdel |
Larsen School *
+1 Trait Member: Vendel Guard Night Trained 3 pts of Connections / Status 3 pts of Languages |
* Fencing, Streetwise
Athlete, Sentry, Spy 2 additional Martial Skills 1 Advanced Knack
|
ROSE & CROSS KNIGHT B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[Swordsman School]
+1 Trait The Secret, The Vow 3 pts of Connections / Status / Equipment 2 pts of Languages |
Courtier, Doctor, Servant 1 Advanced Knack 1 additional Martial Skill |
TWIRLER B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Crescent / Female |
Yael School *
Scoundrel # +1 Trait Appearance (5), Dangerous Beauty 4 pts of Languages |
* Fencing, Performer
# Streetwise Acrobat, Shirbaz, Urchin 1 additional Martial Skill
|
BLACKGUARD B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[Swordsman School]
Scoundrel # +1 Trait Pirate Trick (Choose One) 4 pts of Connections / Wealth 3 pts of Languages |
# Streetwise Criminal Hunter OR Sailor OR Waylay 2 Advanced Knacks 2 additional Martial Skills |
WRESTLER B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Ussura |
Dobrynya School *
+1 Trait Toughness OR Pain Tolerance Large, Showmanship 2 pts of Languages |
* Athlete, Wrestling
Streetwise 1 additional Martial Skill
|
GUERRILLA B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[ Swordsman School]
+1 Trait Member: Rilasciare Indomitable Will 8 pts of Connections / Equipment 3 pts of Language |
Choose three of the following Skills:
Arson, Bomb-Making, Criminal, Forger, Spy, Streetwise. 1 additional Martial Skill |
WHALER B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Vesten |
Halfdansson School *
+1 Trait Commission (2) 5 pts of Connections / Status / Equipment 3 pts of Languages |
* Polearm, Whaler
Athlete, Hunter 2 additional Martial Skills 1 Advanced Knack
|
VATICINE CHURCH GUARD B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
Solomon / Rossini School
+1 Trait Member: Church Guard Background: Vow (2) - Defend Vaticine Church 5 Pts of Languages (must include fluency and literacy in Thean) |
Athlete, Monk, Wrestling Bodyguard OR Sentry 1 additional Martial Skill
|
BUTLER B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Avalon |
Spenser School *
+1 Trait Indomitable Will 4 pts of Connections 3 pts of Languages |
* Dirty Fighting, Servant
Courtier, Doctor, Spy 3 Advanced Knacks (at least one in 'Valet')
|
MONK / NUN B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Avalon |
Monastic Order of Avalon School *
Cloistered # +1 Trait Faith, Patron Saint Language: Literacy in Avalon, plus Thean (R/W) |
* Dirty Fighting, Pugilism
# Monk Herbalist, Scholar 2 Advanced Knacks |
KOSAR HORSEMAN B3, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Ussura (Kosar) |
Buslayevich School *
+1 Trait Inheritance (Horse) Cold Climate Conditioning, Toughness 2 pts of Languages |
* Archer, Rider
Athlete, Hunter 2 additional Martial Skills
|
CLERIC B2, F3, W3, R3, P2 |
- |
Man Of The Cloth, Man Of Will, Debater, Faith, Ordained
4 pts of Languages |
Herbalist, Missionary
2 Advanced Knacks |
SEWER HUNTER B2, F3, W2, R3, P2 |
Montaigne |
Boucher / Tout Pres School
+1 Trait Night-Trained, Small, Toughness |
Guide OR Hunter
Athlete, Streetwise |
DUELLIST B2, F3, W2, R2, P3 |
- |
[Swordsman School - Sanctioned]
+1 Trait Combat Reflexes, Lightning Reflexes 4 pts of Languages |
Bodyguard, Criminal 2 additional Martial Skills |
EXPLORER B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
- |
Shield Man / Syrene Tinker / Swordsman School
+1 Trait Member: Explorer's Society 3 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth / Equipment 3 pts of Languages |
Courtier OR Scholar Archaeologist 1 Advanced Knack 1 additional Martial Skill |
MONSTER HUNTER B2, F3, W2, R2, P2 |
Eisen |
Gelingen School *
+1 Trait Combat Reflexes, Keen Senses 8 pts of Connections / Status / Equipment 1 pt of Language |
* Doctor, Dirty Fighting
Hunter, Waylay 3 Martial Skills 1 Advanced Knack
|
GADGETEER B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
- |
Handy, Natural Aptitude (Choose a Knack)
+1 Trait 8 pts of Connections / Wealth / Equipment 2 pts of Language |
Merchant, Scholar
2 Martial Skills 2 additional Civil Skills Advanced Knacks:
|
WARLEADER B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
Eisen |
Steil / Unabwendbar Schools
+1 Trait Academy 10 pts of Connections / Dracheneisen / Status / Equipment 1 pt of Language |
4 additional Martial Skills
1 Civil Skill |
SWORDSMAN B2, F2, W2, R2, P2 |
- |
[2 Swordsman Schools]
+1 Trait 4 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth / Equipment 2 pts of Language |
1 additional Martial Skill 1 Civil Skill |
LINGUIST B2, F3, W3, R2, P2 |
- |
Linguist
+1 Trait 10 pts of Connections / Status / Wealth 15 pts of Languages |
3 Martial Skills
2 Civil Skills 2 Advanced Knacks |
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