Spitalians

	Mankind’s last line of defence against the Primer and its spawn. Spitalians explore the spore fields, dissect dead Psychonauts, and develop poisons and weapons. With their fungicides they cut swathes into the Sepsis, and carry spore covered muscles in glass tubes to lead them to the Aberrants’ breeding grounds.

Names

Dr. Aurelia Voss
Sergeant Roderick Stein
Chief Surgeon Octavius Grey
Pathologist Lena Krieger
Field Operative Marik Holt
Liora Kaestner

Starting Gear

2d6 x 50 Chronicler Drafts
Scalpel (d6)
Tranquillizer (3 uses)
Sterile Gloves

What is your rank? Roll a d6.

1	RECRUIT: Take The Manual and a Mask (1 Armour against Spore Infestation).
2:3	ORDERLY: Take a Spitalian Suit (2 Armour against Spore Infestation). You have strengthened your immune system, re-roll 1d6 HP and keep the highest.
4:5	FAMULANCER: Take a Splayer with Mollusk (d8) and a Spitalian Suit (2 Armour against Spore Infestation). You are appreciated and always get food for free in the Protectorate.
6	(choose one) All take a Spitalian Suit (2 Armour against Spore Infestation). PRESERVIST: Take a Preservalis Sword (d10), a Pistol (d6) and a Horse. In the Protectorate, you have access to armoires. FIELD MEDIC: take a Field Kit, you are well regarded in the Protectorate. SURGEON: Take Surgical Equipment. You are well regarded by the Anabaptists. HYGIENIST: take a Hygienist bodysuit (3 Armour against Spore Infestation). you are well regarded by the Judges. ANAESTHESIOLOGIST: Take a Burn injections (3 uses). You can use Burn unpunished. PHARMACIST: Take an Apothecarium. You gain free access to pharmacies and hospitals. EPIGENETICIST: take a Sequencer, you are well regarded by the Chroniclers. HIPPOCRAT: take a Revolver (d6), you have access to secret facilities.

Depending on gained renown, you may be promoted to higher Ranks by your Cult.

What is your potential? Roll a d6.

1	SPLAYING: “The Spitalian expertly manoeuvres the Splayer, sliding the blades open and closed with precise, deadly efficiency. With a swift motion, he strikes, forcing the mechanism to snap open, and prepares for another strike, each movement adding to his defence and control of battlefield. “ Requires a Splayer. Engaged opponents have their next attacks impaired. Your attacks are impaired (d4) but they have the Blast property.
2	PHALANX: “A wall of spears forms a nearly impenetrable defence, with each point aimed at the enemy. Standing shoulder to shoulder, the Spitalian joins the line, ready to draw attacks toward himself to protect his comrades. As the phalanx strengthens, any foe foolish enough to charge risks impaling themselves on their deadly formation.” Requires 2+ close allies. Your opponent is impaired if they try to attack the formation in melee.
3	PRESERVALIS: “Preservists are relentless, never giving their enemies a chance to surrender. Trained in a brutal technique known as Preservalis, they strike with their sword to create an opening, then follow up with a point-blank pistol shot to ensure the kill. The recoil propels them out of reach, leaving their foes defenceless.” Requires dual wielding a Sword and a Pistol. You may disengage after a melee attack.
4	LAST BASTION: “The Spitalian’s knowledge of his enemy runs deep—flesh torn, bones exposed, even the most hidden vulnerabilities laid bare. He knows precisely where to strike and how to inflict maximum pain. When facing Psychonauts, this intimate understanding grants him an edge, allowing him to strike with devastating accuracy.” Requires a melee weapon. When you roll 4+ damage, your attack against Psychonaults ignores armour.
5	KRANZLER’S TEACHINGS: “Kranzler’s soul is unyielding, impervious even to the eerie chants of the Dushani. Famulancers study his techniques, but only the most dedicated can truly master them. Those who succeed become temporarily immune to Psychonautic mental influences, standing firm when others would falter.” Gain Fatigue. You are immune to Dushani chants for the scene.
6	THE LAST FAREWELL: “The battlefield is littered with the fallen, and the Spitalian stands alone, the last beacon of hope. In this desperate hour, a destructive madness fuels him, his humanity burning away as he fights on. For a brief time, his attacks, defences, and resilience surge with unmatched fury, but if an ally stirs and rejoins the fight, the flame of his rage extinguishes.” Your attacks are enhanced until someone rejoins the fight.

With enough time and a mentor you can learn new potentials. Even from other Backgrounds.

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