The Dread Warriors are some of the fiercest opponents that most will ever have the misfortune to encounter. Originally developed from the (remnants of the) elite of the Old Empire, this special breed of fighter combines the pride and indomitable survival instinct of the Hobgoblins, with a nearly unbeatable stormtrooper fighting style. Learning from the past, these battlers practice with both horse and bow, as well as in negotiating skills. A force to be reckoned with either sweeping down on an opponent in a lightning fast strike, or in a social setting where their strong personalties dominate just as effectively. The Dread Warrior is the true elite of Hobgoblin pride.
Skill cost: 17
Requirements:
Minimum Stamina: 14
Minimum Strength: 12
Hobgoblins only
Training time: 9 months
Features and bonuses:
Bonus background: Accustomed to cold
+1D8 maximum hit point capacity
Bonus equipment:
Trophy sash, colour appropriate to tribe
One free normal weapon
+4 to cause fear and intimidation; +3 maximum hit point capacity
Status: Warrior x2 (one additional)
Double damage when ambushing
Status: Dominant; +3 maximum life point capacity
+1D6 maximum hit point capacity; +1 maximum life point capacity
No-Scream: retest against pain, and interrogation
Immunity to fear; +1 maximum life point capacity
Status: Feared; +3 maximum hit point capacity; +1 maximum life point capacity
Upgrade all martial skills two levels
10% damage resistance to one damage type: fire, hacking, smashing, or stabbing
+1D6 maximum hit point capacity
Dread Gaze: it is obvious to all who see your eyes that you are a fierce opponent
Vengeance: Voluntarily take life point damage to cause double that damage—in life points—to an opponent. This is combined with an attack, with all damage going against your enemy's life points. You do not suffer shock or pain from this ability. If the attack fails, you still take the life points risked.
Each additional level: +1 maximum life points capacity
Each additional even level: +1 to all weapon proficiencies
