Free Shield Doctor
A Free Shield doctor is a special type of scholar. The doctor is one of the few people who have the respect of the martial world, the peasants, and the government all at the same time. Though they specialize in healing and helping people, the same precision and knowledge that can set bones and cure illness can just as easily be turned to destruction if the doctor is pressed. And the Valiant Societies appreciate skill in all its forms. Younger doctors often struggle with the pacifism which is associated with healers. Doctors need rare herbs for cures and poultices, and often travel to oversee the collection of these treasures.
As a doctor you will have to choose which community you serve, or what you had to sacrifice to balance them all. Do you embrace the peaceful wisdom that you're expected to embody, or does that just mean your opponents just aren't expecting your attack? You could charge steep fees for your services, or trade in good will and favors.
- Elder. Everyone looks up to you, and not just because you are old. You've spent years helping people and accumulating either money or favors for your trouble. You are seldom the direct leader of a community, but very often a trusted adviser. Elders are almost always often old and use assets to gain favors, privileges, or reputations. Elders are also likely the key figures in sports associations and martial schools.
- Physician. First and foremost, you are a healer, and your skill in the martial arts is a necessary side effect. You cure minor ailments or serious wounds for those in need. Many physicians are peaceful, and acupuncture and grappling can be useful options when you can't avoid combat. Physicians are often engaged as tutors for both healing and martial arts.
- Vigilante. You lead a double life. By day you are a respected and peaceful citizen. But at night you don a mask and use your resources to avenge the innocent. If you were discovered your family would be ruined and the Free Shields themselves would be at risk. Consider the wanted fault and a False Identity or Alternate Identity asset to hide behind.
What kind of doctor are you? Are you young and hungry, or old and well established? Do you heal the injured, or attack the unjust before they can injure anyone?
Quickstart Options
| Free Shield Doctor |  | ||
| Recommended Fault | Recommended Goals | ||
| Compassionate | Good | Life | |
| Signature Skill | Key Skill | Notable Skill | |
| Scholarship | Combat | Communication | |
| Abilities | |||
| Brawl (Watchful Crane), Concentrate, Grapple (Catching Grasp), Heal (Acupoint Strike, Brew Antidote, Expert Triage), Interpret, Network (Well Connected), Notice, Recall (Esoteric Study), Tough (High Energy, Iron Shirt) | |||
| Brief Description | |||
| These pillars of the community can use their knowledge to hurt or heal. Doctors have ties inside and outside the Valiant Societies, making them common intermediaries. | |||
| Attack | Tier | Keywords | Dice | Blue/Red |
| Darts | 0 | Balanced, Holdout | 3dE | Hits / Bleed |
| Acupoint Needles | 2 | Balanced, Pierce 4, Return | 4dE | Stun / Hits |
| Asset | Tier | Keywords |
| Backpack | 0 | Bulky, Use: Store up to 3 Bulky items. |
| Medical Kit | 1 | Bulky, Use: Gain a bonus on heal or treat checks. |
| Notable Name | 1 | Rep: Gain a bonus on impress rank checks. |
| Income | 2 | Use: You gain 1 Currency each respite or by spending 1 focus. |
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