Roman gladiators who take the power of worship of Mars, the god of war, to enhance their martial prowess.
Taken Gladiator at least once, Roman/Byzantine Culture, Roman religion
Mars' Chosen increase these skills;
+1 Rank to Religion (Roman), Weapon (choose one), Brawling, and Hurl.
Mars' Chosen receive the following skills;
History (Culture, Local), and Intimidate at Competent Rank.
Mars' Chosen receive no additional equipment.
Mars' Chosen increase their wage by 14 Silver.
Mars' Chosen are seasoned veterans of the arena, using their prowess to win battle after battle in Mars' name and costs 8 TP in order to take it as a Promotion to the Gladiator.
Mars' Chosen also do well when combined with any Warrior or Vagabond occupations.
Wrath of Mars: Once per encounter you can enter a state of blood-lust and focused rage. While in this state you are unable to retreat from battle, and all your movement speed(s) increase by 4. You gain a +5 bonus to hit and +2 bonus to damage so long as the opponent has damaged you in combat. This bonus lasts until the end of the encounter.
Passionate Duelist: Your dedication makes you a better duelist against individual foes. So long as you are only adjacent to a single opponent while in combat, you receive a +2 bonus to your Physical Defense. If two or more opponents are adjacent to you, this is a -2 instead. Each additional time you take this Occupation increases the bonus (but not the penalty) by 1 to a maximum of a +8 bonus.