Mercenaries who have made a name for themselves, Heroes (or Heroines for females) are incredibly powerful mercenaries able to take on many foes.
Taken Mercenary at least once, and have slain a powerful foe (one deemed much stronger than you)
Heroes increase these skills;
+1 Rank to Climb, Sprint, Tumble, Brawling, and in one Weapon Skill.
Heroes receive the following skills;
Haggling, Persuasion, and Intimidate at Apprentice Rank.
Catching, Balance, Rope Use, and Tumble at Trained Rank.
Hearing, Sight, Search, and Remember Detail at Competent Rank.
Heroes receive an insignia branded upon a piece of jewelry OR an item which signifies who you are to the common folk (such as a 'famously scarred gauntlet'), something which makes you stand out.
Heroes increase their wage by 35 Silver.
Heroes are veteran fighters who use their expertise to scour the lands and rid of all those whom they see as enemies and costs 8 TP in order to take it as a Promotion to the Mercenary.
Heroes also do well when combined with any Warrior occupations.
Diamond Soul: Heroes receive a +2 bonus to their maximum Resolve and Sanity for every time they take the Hero Occupation.
Hero of the People: Heroes are exemplars of combat and are often looked up upon by townsfolk and nobles alike; often for the sake of destroying a threat to their livelihood. When interacting with those who wish for your assistance, you gain a +5 bonus on Social checks related to this.