Augustus (150 points)
Augustus is a 150-point character suitable for use as a starting character in a medieval GURPS campaign. He’s patterned after a Roman Legionary, but his attitude would likely have had him thrown out of any proper army. Typically he softens up opposition with his javelins, switching to the shortsword when they get close. With his shield and armor, he’s difficult to hurt, and if the terrain is on his side he can hold off large groups of enemies singlehandedly.
In addition to his combat skills, Augustus has some basic survival skills. He can and has survived without support in the woods when necessary.
With the backpack and waterskin, his Move and Dodge drop to 2 and 6. When possible, he drops both before entering combat or a potential combat situation.
ST 12, DX 12, IQ 10, HT 11
Will 10; Per 10; Speed 5.75; Move 3; Dodge 7; BL 29; Damage 1d-1/1d+2
Advantages: Combat Reflexes, Fit, Wealth (Comfortable)
Disadvantages: Bad Temper (12); Bloodlust (12); Code of Honor (Pirate’s); Overconfidence (12); Paranoia; Post-Combat Shakes (12); Stubbornness
Skills: Armory (Body Armor) – 12; Armory (Melee Weapons) – 12; Brawling – 14; Cooking – 10; Fast-Talk – 12; First Aid (Human) – 14; Fishing – 11; Hiking – 14; Knife – 14; Leadership – 11; Navigation (Land) – 11; Shield – 14; Shortsword – 14; Spear – 14; Survival (Woodlands) – 12; Thrown Weapon (Spear) – 14
Weapons: Large Knife, Shortsword, 3 javelins
Armor: Boots, heavy leather leggings and sleeves, large shield (DB 3, Block 14), Legionary helmet, lorica segmentata, studded leather skirts
Equipment: wineskin with 1 gallon water,
Equipment (Pouch): pouch, personal basics, first aid kit, fishhooks and line, $75 in assorted coins. Total weight 3 lbs.
Equipment (Backpack): small backpack, blanket, 4 torches, 2 days travelers’ rations. Total weight 13 lbs.