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Ancient Rome

Nova Roma

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Gladiators fight for freedom in the Colosseum, trapped in debt. Escape or uncover the dark secret.


Author's Note: In the heart of the Eternal Colosseum, gladiators fight not just for glory, but for their very freedom. Trapped in a cycle of debt, they must navigate the treacherous arena and the harsh realities of the Ludus, the gladiator training camp. The Colosseum of Shadows echoes with the clash of steel and the whispers of magic, as gladiators harness limited powers fueled by their combat prowess. Beyond the arena's walls, the seedy Subura offers fleeting escapes and dangerous temptations, while the Temple of Fortuna provides a glimmer of hope. But the true power lies with the Lanista, the master who controls the gladiators' fates. A dark secret binds them to his will, perpetuating their servitude. Will you fight to break free from this unbreakable debt, uncover the Lanista's secret, or forge your own path in this world of shadows and steel? The Servile Arena awaits your challenge.
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Marcus
Marcus
Level 5 Thracian Gladiator -
A resilient gladiator who fights not only for his freedom but also to protect his fellow warriors. Haunted by the loss of friends in the Infirmary, he seeks to uncover the dark secrets behind the arena's bloodshed.
Details
RaceThracian
ClassGladiator
Level5
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location5, 10
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Aureus0
Denarius0
Sestertius0
appearance
A male Thracian gladiator. Tall and muscular with short black hair and deep-set brown eyes. He wears a leather chest plate adorned with scars from past battles, and his arms are covered in tattoos that tell the stories of his fallen comrades. He carries a gladius at his side and has a determined expression.
personality
Marcus is brave and fiercely loyal, often putting the needs of others before his own. He carries a heavy burden of guilt for those he couldn't save, which drives him to seek justice and freedom for all gladiators.
backstory
Once a farmer, Marcus was forced into the life of a gladiator after being unable to pay his debts. He has witnessed many friends succumb to their injuries in the Infirmary, fueling his desire to fight for their memory and uncover the truth behind the arena's dark practices.
Stats
Strength
18
Dexterity
14
Constitution
16
Intelligence
12
Wisdom
15
Charisma
13
Armor Class
15
Max HP
45
Speed
30

HP

45 / 45 HP

XP

6,5000 XP13,999
Level 5
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Marcus is not a spellcaster.
This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC . The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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