Those who take no care in stealth as their goal is to kill, and leave. Those who spot them will either remain silent, or get slain for getting in the Brute's way.
Must have taken Cutthroat at least once.
Brutes increase these skills;
+1 Rank to Weapon (Chosen type), Weapon (Simple), and Toxicology.
Brutes receive the following skills;
Brutes receive a weapon which cannot be more than 50 Silver.
Brutes increase their wage by 3 Silver.
Brutes use maximum force in order to clock their target upside the head, leaving them dazed...or dead and costs 8 TP in order to take it as a Promotion to the Cutthroat.
Brutes also do well when combined with any Vagabond or Warrior occupations.
No Mercy: Brutes receive a +2 to attack and damage against opponents whose HP is equal to half of or less than half of the Brute's current HP. This bonus increases by 1 for every additional time Brute is taken beyond the first.
Cerebral Strike (Simple Technique): Using this weapon technique costs an additional 2 Stamina. On a successful hit against an opponent, the Brute automatically hits the head (even if the opponent would try to direct it elsewhere). If the attack deals Hit Point damage they suffer Paralysis at Low Intensity for 1d4 rounds plus 1 per point of Power (minimum of 1d4+1).