Julian Van Der Berg

Julian Van Der Berg was born to a clockmaker father and a schoolteacher mother in Eisenstadt, where precision and knowledge were woven into the fabric of his upbringing—his father's meticulous craft teaching him that even the smallest misalignment could disrupt an entire system, while his mother instilled in him a deep belief that education and structure could elevate even the most troubled communities. At seventeen, he enlisted with the A.R.E. not out of blind nationalism, but from a genuine conviction that the military's pacification efforts, despite their controversial nature, represented the most pragmatic path toward stability and prosperity for Eisenkragg and its territories. His superiors quickly recognized his analytical mind and moral compass, promoting him to intelligence work where his perfectionism became an asset—he obsessively cross-references reports and refuses to authorize operations targeting civilians, often clashing with harder-line officers who view such restraint as weakness. Yet beneath his impeccable uniform and disciplined demeanor lies a restless idealist, one who secretly questions whether order built on occupation can ever truly be called civilization, a doubt he buries deeper with each passing year of service. His colleagues respect him for his competence and his kindness, never quite realizing that Julian's greatest internal conflict isn't between duty and conscience, but between his desperate need to believe his work matters and the growing evidence that it might not. He maintains his perfectionism as a shield against this uncertainty, believing that if he simply executes his role flawlessly enough, the contradictions in his mission will somehow resolve themselves.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

14, modifier 2

Precision Strike

Make a ranged attack with a firearm. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 4 piercing damage.

Intelligence Report

Analyze the battlefield, granting allies advantage on their next attack roll.

Civilians' Shield

As a reaction, impose disadvantage on an attack targeting an innocent within 30 ft.

Orderly Command

Choose an ally within 30 ft. They can immediately use their reaction to move up to half their speed.

Tactical Insight

Julian can add his intelligence modifier to initiative rolls.

Moral Compass

Julian has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

strength

1

dexterity

2

intelligence

4

wisdom

3

Psychic