This type of mercenary wanders far lands and great distances to track down bounty's and missions. Mainly as a sell sword. Usually rugged and grey in appearance, they can blend into a crowd easily and can be hard to find if looking for one.

Skill Proficiencies: Two of: Stealth, Survival, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' Tools

Languages: One language of your choice, which may be an exotic language

Equipment: A dark cloak, club, set of dice or deck of playing cards, Thieves' tools, and a pouch containing 5 gp.

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Personality Traits (d8)

1	I like to show off, particularly if there's a chance to get a job offer in it.
2	I am always gregarious and cheerful, no matter the situation, as long as I am paid well.
3	To me, the whisper of steel and the clash of weapons is just as pleasing as any amount of gold.
4	I always train because training leaves the person ready even in a moment of respite or weakness.
5	I hold myself to a strict code of ideals.
6	I keep my personal possessions in secret places which are known only to me.
7	I would do anything to protect my weapons of arm, for I know it will protect me in return.
8	I do nothing, move no finger or a blade, unless I hear the jingling sound of coins.

Ideals (d6)

1	Golden Soul. I fight for money, and nothing else. (Neutral)
2	Great Publicity. I will be known for my deeds, sooner rather than later. (Any)
3	Power or Death. In my line of profession, the strong live and the weak starve. (Evil)
4	Non-Sold Honor. I never break my promises. Never. (Lawful)
5	War and Crime. Whenever chaos flourishes, so too does my work. (Chaotic)
6	Good for Sale I am a sellsword who swings his weapon only in the name of good. (Good)

Bonds (d6)

1	I became a mercenary to support my family, who would have probably starved in a slum somewhere if not for me.
2	I fight for a lover that knows little if not nothing of me.
3	I was inspired by a great hero to become a mercenary.
4	I treat my valued comrades like brothers, and I will let no insult or injury fall upon them.
5	I seek to protect something of great importance to me by keeping it a secret, so you better forget what you just heard.
6	I never disrespect an employer, if they never disrespect me or stop giving me money.

Flaws (d6)

1	I'll do anything for coin, damn the consequences.
2	As much as I pretend to love fighting, I secretly hate hurting others.
3	I have crippling debts that my work barely pays it off.
4	I never fail at my tasks, even if I have to resort to less honourable means to complete them.
5	I would send an innocent to face his death if it means I will win the fight.
6	Someone powerful would do anything to have my head, so I seek to gain his or her head first.