ATHLETE You strive to perfect yourself physically and in execution of everything you do. The thrill of competition lights fire in your blood, and the roar of the crowd drives you for ward. Tales of your exploits precede you and might open doors or loosen tongues. ‘Whether in one of the poleis, between them, or among the nonhuman peoples of Theras, physical contests and those who pursue them command respect bordering on reverence. Athletes arise from all walks of life and all, cultures and quite often cross paths with one another. ‘Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics Languages: One of your choice ‘Tool Profciencies: Vehicles (land) Equipment: A bronze discus or leather ball, lucky ‘charm or past trophy, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Favorzp EVENT While many athletes practice various games and events, ‘most excel at a single form of competition. Rell or ‘choose from the options in the Favored Event table to determine the athletic event in which you excel. Favorep EVENT ds Favored Event 2 Long-distance running | 4 Boxing 6 Pankration (rixed unarmed combat) 8 Pentathion (running long jump, discus, javelin, weesting) Feature: EcHors oF Victory You have attracted admiration among spectators, fellow athletes, and trainers in the region that hosted your past athletic victories. When visiting any settlement within 100 miles of where you grew up, there is a 50 percent chance you can find someone there who admires you and is willing to provide information or tempo- rary shelter. Between adventures, you might compete in athletic. events sufficient enough to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, as per the “Practicing a Profession” downtime activity in chapter 8 of the Player's Handbook. SuGGEsteD CHARACTERISTICS Competition can forge strong bonds between teammates and rivals or ignite bitter feuds that burn outside the arena. Athletes often apply lessons from their training to their lives in general. ATHLETE PERSONALITY TRAITS 48 Personality Wait 4 Obstacles ext to be overcome. 6 | lve to trade banter and gives. 8 [get inrtated people praise someone else and rat me. ATHLETE IDEALS 46 West 2 Triumph. The best part of wining seeing my brought low. (Ei) 4 People| strive to inspire my spectators. (Neutral) 6 Growth, Lessons hide in victory and defeat. (Any) ATHLETE Bonos 2 Lwillovercome a rival and prove myself their better. 4 willbe the best forthe honor and glory of my home. 6 [strive to live upto a specifc hero's example. ATHLETE FLAWS 46 Flaw 2 ldo absolutely anything to win. 4 have lingering pain from old injuries. 6 I must be the captain of any group join.