Understanding Warhammer 40K RPG Characters
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Warhammer 40K RPG: Wrath & Glory creates characters through a combination of Species, Archetype, and Faction loyalties. Unlike other RPGs, the 41st Millennium is a universe where heroism and corruption walk hand in hand, where loyalty to the Emperor is the highest virtue, and where xenos, heretics, and daemons threaten humanity's very existence.
The Trinity of Character Creation
Every servant of the Emperor (or enemy of humanity) is defined by three core elements:
- Species: Human, Astartes, Ork, Aeldari, or other inhabitants of the galaxy
- Archetype: Your role and specialization - Guardsman, Tech-Priest, Psyker, Scum
- Faction: Your allegiance - Imperium, Chaos, Ork Clans, Aeldari Craftworlds
The Imperium of Man
Most player characters serve the God-Emperor of Mankind in some capacity, whether as fanatical believers, pragmatic servants, or reluctant conscripts. The Imperium is a galaxy-spanning fascist theocracy where ignorance is strength, knowledge is dangerous, and mutation is abhorrent.
Character Creation Process
Creating a Wrath & Glory character involves balancing brutal effectiveness with the moral compromises necessary for survival in the 41st Millennium.
Tier Considerations
These characters span different power levels within the 40K universe:
- Tier 1: Scum, Guardsmen, basic civilians - the expendable masses
- Tier 2: Acolytes, Sergeants, specialists - competent operatives
- Tier 3: Inquisitors, Space Marines, elite agents - heroes of the Imperium
- Tier 4: Chapter Masters, Lord Inquisitors - legends who shape sectors
Solo Characters (Individual Operatives)
These characters work well as lone agents or can be combined to form Inquisitorial retinues and Kill-teams.
The Faithful Warrior
Sister Superior Seraphina (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Sister of Battle
Faction: Adepta Sororitas
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 3, Intimidation 3, Scholar 3, Survival 2, Awareness 2, Leadership 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adepta Sororitas, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Purge the Unclean, Faction - Defend the Faith
Corruption: 0
Background: A veteran Sister who leads from the front lines, her faith literally manifesting as miraculous protection and divine fury.
Magos Explorator Zeth-471 (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Tech-Priest
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 5, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 4, Intellect 5, Fellowship 2
Skills: Tech 5, Scholar 4, Medicae 3, Investigation 3, Awareness 3, Athletics 2, Ballistic Skill 2, Weapon Skill 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Recover Lost STCs, Faction - Preserve Sacred Knowledge
Corruption: 2 (Knowledge is Power)
Background: A seeker of forbidden technology who has replaced 70% of his flesh with blessed machinery.
Veteran Sergeant Kane Mollari (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: Imperial Guardsman
Faction: Astra Militarum
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 3, Survival 3, Leadership 3, Intimidation 2, Awareness 2, Stealth 2, Weapon Skill 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Protect My Squad, Faction - Hold the Line
Corruption: 1 (War-Weary)
Background: A grizzled veteran of fifteen years' service who has survived three major campaigns.
Primaris Psyker Lydia Vex (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Sanctioned Psyker
Faction: Astra Militarum
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 2
Skills: Psychic Mastery 4, Scholar 3, Awareness 3, Investigation 3, Medicae 2, Athletics 2, Ballistic Skill 2, Stealth 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Psyker, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Control My Curse, Faction - Serve the Emperor's Will
Corruption: 3 (Warp Exposure)
Background: A witch who survived the Black Ships and Scholastica Psykana training.
Interrogator Cassius Thorne (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Acolyte
Faction: Inquisition
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Investigation 4, Awareness 4, Deception 3, Intimidation 3, Scholar 3, Stealth 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Uncover Hidden Truths, Faction - Root Out Heresy
Corruption: 2 (Necessary Compromises)
Background: A former Arbitrator recruited by the Inquisition for his investigative talents.
Brother-Sergeant Maximus (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 3)
Archetype: Tactical Space Marine
Faction: Ultramarines
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 4, Leadership 3, Survival 3, Intimidation 3, Awareness 2, Scholar 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Ultramarines, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Honor the Codex Astartes, Faction - Defend Humanity
Corruption: 0
Background: A veteran of the Deathwatch who has returned to his Chapter with extensive experience fighting xenos threats.
Lord-Captain Meridia Vox (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Rogue Trader
Faction: Rogue Trader Dynasty
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 5
Skills: Persuasion 5, Leadership 4, Pilot 4, Scholar 3, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Deception 2, Intimidation 2
Keywords: Imperium, Rogue Trader, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Expand the Dynasty, Faction - Profit and Glory
Corruption: 3 (Exposure to Alien Cultures)
Background: Heir to an ancient Warrant of Trade, she explores the galaxy's rim seeking profit and glory.
Ratling Sniper "Halfpint" Hobbs (Ratling, Tier 1)
Archetype: Ratling
Faction: Astra Militarum
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 2, Agility 5, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Stealth 4, Survival 3, Athletics 3, Awareness 3, Sleight of Hand 3, Deception 2, Investigation 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Ratling, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Survive Another Day, Faction - Serve the Emperor (Reluctantly)
Corruption: 1 (Petty Theft)
Background: A career sniper who has served in six different regiments after his original unit was "misplaced."
Renegade Magos Xerath-9 (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Heretek
Faction: Chaos Cults
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 5, Agility 2, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 5, Fellowship 1
Skills: Tech 5, Scholar 4, Medicae 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Athletics 2, Awareness 2, Deception 2, Stealth 2
Keywords: Chaos, Heretek, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Transcend Flesh Completely, Faction - Corrupt Sacred Knowledge
Corruption: 8 (Forbidden Experimentation)
Background: A former Tech-Priest who fell to Chaos after discovering forbidden STCs.
Magus Valerius Kaine (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Chaos Cultist
Faction: Chaos Cults
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Deception 4, Persuasion 4, Scholar 3, Leadership 3, Psychic Mastery 3, Intimidation 3, Awareness 2, Stealth 2
Keywords: Chaos, Psyker, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Ascend to Daemonhood, Faction - Corrupt the Faithful
Corruption: 12 (Chaos Worship)
Background: A former Imperial preacher who fell to Chaos after discovering the "true gods."
Dynamic Duos (Two-Character Teams)
These paired characters represent classic 40K partnerships with built-in loyalties and tensions.
The Inquisitor and Acolyte
Inquisitor Lord Vex Korrath (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: Inquisitor
Faction: Ordo Hereticus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 6, Intellect 5, Fellowship 4
Skills: Investigation 6, Intimidation 5, Psychic Mastery 5, Leadership 4, Scholar 4, Awareness 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Deception 3
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Ordo Hereticus, Psyker, Human, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Purge Corruption Wherever Found, Faction - Preserve Imperial Truth
Corruption: 5 (Necessary Evils)
Background: A veteran Inquisitor who has purged seventeen worlds and executed twelve planetary governors for heresy.
Death Cult Assassin Morrigan (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Assassin
Faction: Inquisition
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 3, Agility 6, Initiative 5, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 2
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 4, Stealth 4, Awareness 3, Acrobatics 3, Intimidation 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Survival 2
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Perfect the Art of Death, Faction - Execute Inquisitor's Will
Corruption: 3 (Bloodlust)
Background: A fanatical killer trained from childhood to serve the Inquisition.
The Commissar and Guard Officer
Lord Commissar Cain (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Commissar
Faction: Officio Prefectus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Leadership 5, Intimidation 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Scholar 3, Awareness 3, Athletics 3, Survival 2
Keywords: Imperium, Officio Prefectus, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Maintain Morale and Discipline, Faction - Ensure Imperial Victory
Corruption: 1 (Pragmatic Decisions)
Background: A political commissar whose charisma and tactical acumen have made him beloved by the troops.
Colonel Straken (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Imperial Guard Officer
Faction: Astra Militarum
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 4
Skills: Leadership 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 3, Survival 3, Intimidation 3, Scholar 3, Awareness 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Bring My Soldiers Home, Faction - Victory at Any Cost
Corruption: 2 (Survivor's Guilt)
Background: A grizzled veteran officer whose cybernetic arm and scarred face tell the story of thirty years' service.
The Tech-Priest and Servo-skull
Dominus Rex-Alpha-7 (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Tech-Dominus
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 6, Agility 2, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 6, Fellowship 2
Skills: Tech 6, Scholar 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Medicae 4, Investigation 3, Awareness 3, Athletics 2, Leadership 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Achieve Perfect Union with Machine, Faction - Recover All STCs
Corruption: 4 (Forbidden Knowledge)
Background: A senior Tech-Priest whose body is more machine than flesh.
Servo-skull Designation: Gamma-9 (Construct, Tier 1)
Archetype: Servo-skull
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 1, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower —, Intellect 3, Fellowship —
Skills: Tech 4, Investigation 4, Awareness 4, Stealth 3, Scholar 3, Athletics 2, Ballistic Skill 1, Pilot 1
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Construct, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal — (No personal will), Faction - Preserve Sacred Knowledge
Corruption: 0
Background: A servo-skull crafted from a loyal Tech-Adept who died in service to the Omnissiah.
The Arbitrator Partnership
Judge Dredd-9947 (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Arbitrator
Faction: Adeptus Arbites
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Intimidation 4, Investigation 4, Athletics 3, Awareness 3, Scholar 3, Weapon Skill 3, Leadership 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Arbites, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Uphold Imperial Law, Faction - Maintain Order
Corruption: 1 (Harsh Justice)
Background: A veteran Arbitrator who has served twenty years enforcing Imperial law in the underhive.
Proctor Anderson (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Arbitrator
Faction: Adeptus Arbites
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Investigation 4, Awareness 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Stealth 3, Scholar 3, Deception 3, Athletics 3, Intimidation 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Arbites, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Solve the Unsolvable Cases, Faction - Bring Criminals to Justice
Corruption: 2 (Cynicism)
Background: A detective-arbitrator who specializes in complex investigations and undercover work.
The Chaos Champions
Chaos Lord Malachar the Despoiler (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: Chaos Space Marine
Faction: Black Legion
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 6, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 4
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Ballistic Skill 5, Leadership 5, Intimidation 5, Athletics 4, Survival 4, Scholar 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Chaos, Heretic Astartes, Black Legion, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Achieve Daemonhood, Faction - Destroy the False Emperor
Corruption: 20 (Millennia of Chaos Worship)
Background: A fallen Space Marine who has served Chaos for over a thousand years.
Dark Apostle Erebus Prime (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Chaos Cultist
Faction: Word Bearers
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 4, Fellowship 5
Skills: Leadership 5, Persuasion 5, Scholar 4, Psychic Mastery 4, Intimidation 4, Weapon Skill 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Deception 3
Keywords: Chaos, Heretic Astartes, Word Bearers, Psyker, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Spread the Word of Chaos, Faction - Convert the Galaxy
Corruption: 18 (Chaos Preacher)
Background: A Word Bearer Dark Apostle who leads massive crusades to convert Imperial worlds to Chaos worship.
Three-Character Teams
These trios represent specialized Imperial units and Chaos warbands with complementary skills and shared objectives.
The Inquisitorial Retinue
Inquisitor Cassandra Vex (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Inquisitor
Faction: Ordo Xenos
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 5, Intellect 5, Fellowship 4
Skills: Investigation 5, Scholar 5, Awareness 4, Leadership 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Intimidation 3, Deception 3, Psychic Mastery 3
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Ordo Xenos, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Understand Alien Threats, Faction - Purge the Xenos
Corruption: 4 (Xenological Studies)
Background: A radical Inquisitor who studies alien technology and psychology to better combat xenos threats.
Crusader Mordian Thane (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Crusader
Faction: Inquisition
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 2, Fellowship 3
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 4, Intimidation 3, Survival 3, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Leadership 2, Scholar 2
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Protect Inquisitor Vex, Faction - Destroy the Impure
Corruption: 1 (Zealotry)
Background: A fanatical warrior-monk who serves as Inquisitor Vex's personal bodyguard.
Sage Thalassa Krin (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Sage
Faction: Inquisition
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 5, Fellowship 3
Skills: Scholar 5, Investigation 4, Tech 4, Medicae 4, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2, Deception 2
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Catalog All Xenos Species, Faction - Advance Imperial Knowledge
Corruption: 3 (Forbidden Research)
Background: A brilliant xenobiologist who provides scientific analysis of alien specimens and technology.
The Deathwatch Kill-Team
Watch Captain Artemis (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 4)
Archetype: Deathwatch Captain
Faction: Deathwatch
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Ballistic Skill 6, Weapon Skill 6, Leadership 5, Athletics 4, Survival 4, Intimidation 4, Scholar 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Deathwatch, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Eradicate the Tyranid Threat, Faction - Defend Humanity from Xenos
Corruption: 0
Background: A veteran of over two centuries fighting Tyranids, Captain Artemis leads Kill-Teams with tactical brilliance.
Brother Techmarine Vox (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 3)
Archetype: Techmarine
Faction: Deathwatch
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 5, Fellowship 3
Skills: Tech 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 4, Scholar 4, Medicae 3, Survival 3, Awareness 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Deathwatch, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Understand Xenos Technology, Faction - Support Kill-Team Operations
Corruption: 2 (Xenos Tech Exposure)
Background: A Techmarine seconded to the Deathwatch who specializes in understanding and countering alien technology.
Brother Librarian Tigurius (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 3)
Archetype: Librarian
Faction: Deathwatch
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 5, Fellowship 3
Skills: Psychic Mastery 5, Weapon Skill 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Scholar 4, Leadership 4, Athletics 4, Awareness 3, Intimidation 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Deathwatch, Psyker, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Master Psychic Warfare, Faction - Counter Xenos Psykers
Corruption: 3 (Warp Exposure)
Background: A powerful psyker who has mastered techniques specifically designed to combat alien psychic entities.
The Chaos Warband
Aspiring Champion Kharn the Bloody (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Chaos Space Marine
Faction: World Eaters
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 3
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Athletics 5, Intimidation 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Survival 4, Leadership 3, Awareness 3, Scholar 2
Keywords: Chaos, Heretic Astartes, World Eaters, Khorne, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Spill Blood for Khorne, Faction - Spread Chaos Through Violence
Corruption: 15 (Khorne Worship)
Background: A World Eater who has embraced Khorne's gifts completely.
Sorcerer Lord Ahriman's Disciple (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Chaos Sorcerer
Faction: Thousand Sons
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 6, Fellowship 3
Skills: Psychic Mastery 6, Scholar 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Investigation 4, Leadership 3, Awareness 3, Deception 3
Keywords: Chaos, Heretic Astartes, Thousand Sons, Tzeentch, Psyker, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Uncover All Knowledge, Faction - Change Everything
Corruption: 18 (Tzeentch Worship)
Background: A former loyalist Librarian who fell to Chaos during the Horus Heresy.
Plague Marine Typhus' Herald (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Plague Marine
Faction: Death Guard
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 7, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Weapon Skill 5, Survival 5, Athletics 4, Intimidation 4, Medicae 3, Scholar 3, Awareness 2
Keywords: Chaos, Heretic Astartes, Death Guard, Nurgle, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Spread Nurgle's Gifts, Faction - Corrupt All Life
Corruption: 20 (Nurgle Worship)
Background: A Death Guard who has fully embraced Nurgle's gifts of disease and decay.
The Ork Warband
Big Mek Grokurk da Shoota (Ork, Tier 3)
Archetype: Big Mek
Faction: Ork Clan
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Tech 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 4, Intimidation 4, Leadership 3, Survival 3, Weapon Skill 3, Awareness 2
Keywords: Ork, Big Mek, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Build Da Biggest Shoota, Faction - WAAAGH!
Corruption: 0
Background: A cunning Ork Mek whose love of big guns and loud explosions has made him invaluable to the local Warboss.
Nob Skarfang da Killa (Ork, Tier 2)
Archetype: Ork Nob
Faction: Ork Clan
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 3
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 5, Intimidation 5, Leadership 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Survival 3, Awareness 2, Tech 1
Keywords: Ork, Nob, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Be Da Biggest an' Da Strongest, Faction - Krump Da Humies
Corruption: 0
Background: A brutal Ork Nob whose massive choppa has split countless skulls. His appetite for violence is matched only by his cunning in battle.
Dok Snikgit da Painkilla (Ork, Tier 2)
Archetype: Painboy
Faction: Ork Clan
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Medicae 4, Tech 4, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 3, Intimidation 3, Survival 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Awareness 2
Keywords: Ork, Painboy, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Perfect Da Art of Surjery, Faction - Keep Da Boyz Fightin'
Corruption: 0
Background: An Ork "doctor" whose idea of medical care involves rusty blades, mechanical limbs, and plenty of volume. His patients usually survive, which makes him a good Painboy by Ork standards.
Four-Character Teams
Specialized squads and retinues representing the backbone of Imperial military organization and Chaos corruption.
The Imperial Guard Squad
Sergeant Major Harker (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Imperial Guard Veteran
Faction: Catachan Jungle Fighters
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 4
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Weapon Skill 4, Leadership 4, Survival 4, Athletics 3, Intimidation 3, Stealth 3, Awareness 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Catachan, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Bring the Squad Home, Faction - Hold the Line
Corruption: 2 (War-Weary)
Background: A Catachan veteran whose squad has survived impossible odds on dozens of death worlds.
Heavy Weapons Specialist Bragg (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: Imperial Guardsman
Faction: Catachan Jungle Fighters
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 4, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 4, Survival 3, Weapon Skill 3, Intimidation 3, Leadership 2, Awareness 2, Stealth 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Catachan, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Protect Sergeant Harker, Faction - Destroy the Enemy
Corruption: 1 (Bloodlust)
Background: A massive Catachan who wields heavy weapons with ease. His heavy bolter "Bella" has claimed more enemy lives than some entire platoons.
Scout Mkoll (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: Imperial Guardsman
Faction: Tanith First and Only
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Stealth 5, Survival 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 3, Awareness 3, Investigation 3, Weapon Skill 2, Scholar 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Tanith, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Honor Tanith's Memory, Faction - Scout Enemy Positions
Corruption: 1 (Survivor's Guilt)
Background: The sole survivor of the Tanith First and Only, a master scout whose woodcraft borders on the supernatural.
Medic Dorden (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: Imperial Guardsman
Faction: Astra Militarum
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Medicae 5, Scholar 4, Awareness 3, Athletics 2, Ballistic Skill 2, Survival 2, Persuasion 2, Investigation 2
Keywords: Imperium, Astra Militarum, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Save Every Life I Can, Faction - Keep the Squad Fighting
Corruption: 0
Background: An elderly medic whose gentle demeanor hides decades of battlefield experience.
The Astartes Strike Force
Captain Titus (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 4)
Archetype: Space Marine Captain
Faction: Ultramarines
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Ballistic Skill 6, Weapon Skill 6, Leadership 5, Athletics 4, Intimidation 4, Scholar 4, Survival 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Ultramarines, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Uphold the Codex Astartes, Faction - Defend the Imperium
Corruption: 0
Background: A veteran captain whose tactical brilliance and personal courage exemplify the Ultramarines' ideals.
Chaplain Cassius (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 3)
Archetype: Space Marine Chaplain
Faction: Ultramarines
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Leadership 5, Intimidation 5, Weapon Skill 5, Scholar 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 4, Awareness 3, Survival 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Ultramarines, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Preserve Chapter Traditions, Faction - Inspire the Faithful
Corruption: 0
Background: A veteran Chaplain whose skull-helm has witnessed three centuries of war.
Apothecary Gaius (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 3)
Archetype: Space Marine Apothecary
Faction: Ultramarines
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 5, Fellowship 3
Skills: Medicae 6, Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Scholar 4, Athletics 4, Investigation 3, Leadership 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Ultramarines, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Preserve Gene-Seed Legacy, Faction - Heal the Emperor's Angels
Corruption: 1 (Medical Pragmatism)
Background: A Space Marine medic whose narthecium has saved dozens of battle-brothers.
Devastator Sergeant Chronus (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 3)
Archetype: Space Marine Devastator
Faction: Ultramarines
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 6, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 4, Leadership 4, Tech 3, Survival 3, Awareness 3, Intimidation 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Ultramarines, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Master All Heavy Weapons, Faction - Destroy Enemy Armor
Corruption: 0
Background: A heavy weapons specialist whose lascannon has destroyed countless enemy vehicles.
The Ordo Malleus Team
Inquisitor Torquemada Coteaz (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: Inquisitor Lord
Faction: Ordo Malleus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 6, Intellect 5, Fellowship 4
Skills: Investigation 6, Intimidation 6, Psychic Mastery 5, Leadership 5, Scholar 5, Awareness 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Weapon Skill 3
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Ordo Malleus, Psyker, Human, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Banish All Daemons, Faction - Protect Reality from Chaos
Corruption: 6 (Daemon Exposure)
Background: A legendary Inquisitor whose daemon hammer has banished Greater Daemons back to the warp.
Grey Knight Justicar Thawn (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 4)
Archetype: Grey Knight
Faction: Grey Knights
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Psychic Mastery 5, Ballistic Skill 5, Athletics 4, Leadership 4, Scholar 4, Intimidation 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Grey Knights, Psyker, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Perfect Anti-Daemon Warfare, Faction - Guard Against Chaos
Corruption: 0
Background: A Grey Knight whose force weapon and psychic powers are specifically crafted to combat daemonic entities.
Daemonhost Cherubael (Daemon, Tier 3)
Archetype: Bound Daemon
Faction: Inquisition (Bound)
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 6, Agility 5, Initiative 6, Willpower 4, Intellect 5, Fellowship 2
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Intimidation 6, Psychic Mastery 5, Athletics 5, Awareness 5, Scholar 4, Stealth 3, Survival 3
Keywords: Daemon, Bound, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Break Free from Binding, Faction - Serve Until Freedom
Corruption: 25 (Daemon)
Background: A powerful daemon bound into service by forbidden Inquisitorial techniques.
Chiurgeon Vyatt (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Biomancer
Faction: Inquisition
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 5, Fellowship 3
Skills: Medicae 6, Psychic Mastery 4, Scholar 4, Investigation 4, Awareness 3, Tech 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Psyker, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Perfect Biological Sciences, Faction - Heal the Team
Corruption: 4 (Forbidden Experiments)
Background: A biomancer whose psychic healing abilities can mend wounds that would kill normal men.
The Chaos Cult Cell
Cult Magus Korvanis (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Chaos Sorcerer
Faction: Thousand Sons
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 6, Fellowship 4
Skills: Psychic Mastery 6, Scholar 5, Deception 5, Leadership 4, Persuasion 4, Investigation 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Chaos, Tzeentch, Psyker, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Achieve Apotheosis, Faction - Corrupt Imperial World
Corruption: 16 (Tzeentch Worship)
Background: A hidden sorcerer who leads a Tzeentch cult within an Imperial hive city.
Dark Apostle Vex (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Chaos Preacher
Faction: Word Bearers
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 6
Skills: Persuasion 6, Leadership 5, Scholar 4, Intimidation 4, Deception 4, Psychic Mastery 3, Weapon Skill 3, Ballistic Skill 2
Keywords: Chaos, Word Bearers, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Convert the Masses, Faction - Spread Chaos Worship
Corruption: 17 (Chaos Preacher)
Background: A charismatic preacher who spreads the Word of Chaos through eloquent sermons and dark miracles.
Cultist Assassin Keres (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Chaos Assassin
Faction: Chaos Cults
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 5, Initiative 5, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Stealth 5, Athletics 4, Intimidation 3, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Acrobatics 3, Survival 2
Keywords: Chaos, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Perfect the Art of Murder, Faction - Eliminate Imperial Leaders
Corruption: 12 (Ritual Murder)
Background: A former temple assassin who now kills in the name of the Dark Gods.
Rogue Psyker Maleficus (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Wyrd
Faction: Chaos Cults
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 2, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Psychic Mastery 5, Deception 4, Scholar 3, Awareness 3, Stealth 3, Investigation 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2
Keywords: Chaos, Psyker, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Escape Imperial Persecution, Faction - Serve the Cult
Corruption: 14 (Uncontrolled Warp Exposure)
Background: A rogue psyker who escaped the Black Ships and now serves Chaos to survive.
Five-Character Teams
Complete squads and specialized units representing the full scope of 40K warfare and politics.
The Elite Stormtrooper Squad
Tempestor Prime Kasrkin (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Stormtrooper
Faction: Militarum Tempestus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 4
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Leadership 5, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 4, Stealth 3, Intimidation 3, Survival 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Militarum Tempestus, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Complete Every Mission, Faction - Elite Operations
Corruption: 1 (Military Pragmatism)
Background: An elite stormtrooper who leads precision strikes behind enemy lines.
Tempestor Scions Alpha (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Stormtrooper
Faction: Militarum Tempestus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 3, Athletics 3, Stealth 4, Survival 3, Awareness 3, Leadership 2, Tech 2
Keywords: Imperium, Militarum Tempestus, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Honor the Regiment, Faction - Precision Warfare
Corruption: 0
Background: A veteran Scion specialized in infiltration and reconnaissance.
Tempestor Scions Beta (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Stormtrooper
Faction: Militarum Tempestus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 4, Weapon Skill 3, Tech 3, Medicae 3, Survival 3, Awareness 3, Leadership 2
Keywords: Imperium, Militarum Tempestus, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Support the Team, Faction - Elite Operations
Corruption: 0
Background: A Scion heavy weapons specialist and team medic.
Tempestor Scions Gamma (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Stormtrooper
Faction: Militarum Tempestus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Tech 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Investigation 3, Awareness 3, Athletics 3, Stealth 3, Scholar 3, Weapon Skill 2
Keywords: Imperium, Militarum Tempestus, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Master All Technology, Faction - Technical Support
Corruption: 0
Background: A Scion tech-specialist who handles demolitions and electronic warfare.
Tempestor Scions Delta (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Stormtrooper
Faction: Militarum Tempestus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 5, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Stealth 4, Athletics 4, Awareness 4, Survival 3, Weapon Skill 3, Investigation 2, Leadership 2
Keywords: Imperium, Militarum Tempestus, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Never Miss a Shot, Faction - Eliminate Targets
Corruption: 1 (Cold Precision)
Background: A Scion marksman whose precision shooting has eliminated dozens of high-value targets.
The Rogue Trader Crew
Lord-Captain Quintanus Serrus (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: Rogue Trader
Faction: Serrus Dynasty
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 6
Skills: Persuasion 6, Leadership 5, Pilot 4, Scholar 4, Awareness 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Deception 3, Intimidation 3
Keywords: Imperium, Rogue Trader, Human, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Expand the Dynasty's Power, Faction - Profit and Exploration
Corruption: 5 (Exposure to Alien Cultures)
Background: A charismatic Rogue Trader whose family has explored the galaxy for millennia.
Arch-Militant Korvanis Rex (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Warrior
Faction: Rogue Trader Dynasty
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Ballistic Skill 5, Athletics 4, Leadership 4, Intimidation 4, Survival 3, Awareness 3, Scholar 2
Keywords: Imperium, Rogue Trader, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Protect the Lord-Captain, Faction - Enforce Dynasty Will
Corruption: 3 (Necessary Violence)
Background: A veteran warrior whose loyalty to the dynasty is absolute.
Explorator Vex-Machina (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Tech-Priest
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 5, Agility 2, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 6, Fellowship 2
Skills: Tech 6, Scholar 5, Investigation 4, Medicae 4, Pilot 3, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Discover Lost Technology, Faction - Serve the Omnissiah
Corruption: 4 (Forbidden Knowledge)
Background: A Tech-Priest assigned to the dynasty to catalog xenos technology.
Navigator Celestine Navros (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Navigator
Faction: Navigator House
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 6, Intellect 5, Fellowship 3
Skills: Pilot 6, Psychic Mastery 5, Awareness 5, Scholar 4, Investigation 3, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2, Survival 2
Keywords: Imperium, Navigator, Psyker, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Chart Unknown Regions, Faction - Guide Ships Safely
Corruption: 6 (Warp Exposure)
Background: A Navigator whose third eye has gazed into the deepest currents of the warp.
Void-Master Jekk Harrek (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Voidborn
Faction: Rogue Trader Dynasty
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Pilot 5, Tech 4, Athletics 4, Survival 4, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Investigation 3, Scholar 2
Keywords: Imperium, Rogue Trader, Voidborn, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Master Void Navigation, Faction - Keep the Ship Running
Corruption: 2 (Void Exposure)
Background: A void-born pilot who has never set foot on a planet's surface.
The Xenos Mercenary Band
Farseer Yvraine Nightwhisper (Aeldari, Tier 4)
Archetype: Eldar Farseer
Faction: Craftworld Ulthwé
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 5, Initiative 6, Willpower 6, Intellect 5, Fellowship 4
Skills: Psychic Mastery 6, Awareness 6, Scholar 5, Investigation 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 3, Deception 3, Leadership 3
Keywords: Aeldari, Craftworld, Psyker, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Prevent Eldar Extinction, Faction - Guide the Craftworld
Corruption: 0
Background: An ancient Farseer whose visions have saved her craftworld countless times.
Autarch Karandras (Aeldari, Tier 3)
Archetype: Eldar Warrior
Faction: Craftworld Alaitoc
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 3, Agility 6, Initiative 6, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Ballistic Skill 5, Athletics 5, Leadership 4, Awareness 4, Stealth 4, Acrobatics 3, Intimidation 3
Keywords: Aeldari, Craftworld, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Master All Aspects of War, Faction - Protect Eldar Lives
Corruption: 0
Background: A master warrior who has walked multiple Aspect Warrior paths.
Fire Dragon Exarch Fuegan (Aeldari, Tier 3)
Archetype: Aspect Warrior
Faction: Craftworld Alaitoc
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 3, Agility 5, Initiative 5, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 6, Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 4, Intimidation 4, Awareness 4, Survival 3, Tech 3, Leadership 3
Keywords: Aeldari, Aspect Warrior, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Burn Away Impurity, Faction - Destroy Heavy Armor
Corruption: 1 (Pyromaniac Tendencies)
Background: A Fire Dragon whose mastery of thermal weapons is legendary.
Striking Scorpion Karandras (Aeldari, Tier 2)
Archetype: Aspect Warrior
Faction: Craftworld Biel-Tan
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 3, Agility 6, Initiative 6, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Stealth 6, Athletics 5, Awareness 4, Acrobatics 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Intimidation 3, Survival 3
Keywords: Aeldari, Aspect Warrior, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Perfect Stealth Combat, Faction - Strike from Shadows
Corruption: 0
Background: A Striking Scorpion whose stealth and close combat skills are unmatched.
Warlock Eldorath Starbane (Aeldari, Tier 2)
Archetype: Eldar Psyker
Faction: Craftworld Saim-Hann
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Psychic Mastery 5, Weapon Skill 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Scholar 4, Awareness 4, Athletics 3, Leadership 3, Investigation 3
Keywords: Aeldari, Craftworld, Psyker, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Master Destructive Powers, Faction - Support the Warhost
Corruption: 2 (Battle Madness)
Background: A Warlock whose battle-psyker powers complement the Farseer's divination.
The Adeptus Mechanicus Expedition
Magos Dominus Kappa-Rho-9 (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: Tech-Dominus
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 6, Agility 2, Initiative 3, Willpower 5, Intellect 7, Fellowship 2
Skills: Tech 7, Scholar 6, Leadership 5, Investigation 5, Medicae 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Awareness 3, Athletics 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Human, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Recover Lost STCs, Faction - Expand Omnissiah's Domain
Corruption: 6 (Forbidden Knowledge)
Background: A senior Magos whose expeditions have recovered dozens of lost technologies from the Dark Age.
Tech-Priest Explorator Beta-7 (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Tech-Priest
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 6, Fellowship 2
Skills: Tech 6, Investigation 5, Scholar 5, Awareness 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Medicae 3, Athletics 2, Pilot 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Catalog Unknown Technologies, Faction - Serve the Omnissiah
Corruption: 3 (Xenos Tech Exposure)
Background: An Explorator who specializes in analyzing and reverse-engineering alien technologies.
Skitarii Alpha Theta-Prime (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Skitarii
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 2
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 4, Awareness 4, Survival 3, Tech 3, Leadership 3, Intimidation 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Skitarii, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Protect Tech-Priests, Faction - Secure Sacred Technology
Corruption: 1 (Emotional Suppression)
Background: A cybernetically enhanced warrior who leads Skitarii squads in the field.
Skitarii Ranger Zeta-12 (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Skitarii
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 1
Skills: Ballistic Skill 5, Stealth 4, Survival 4, Awareness 4, Athletics 3, Tech 3, Weapon Skill 2, Investigation 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Skitarii, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Achieve Perfect Accuracy, Faction - Eliminate Threats to Expedition
Corruption: 0
Background: A long-range specialist whose enhanced senses can detect enemies kilometers away.
Skitarii Vanguard Mu-88 (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Skitarii
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 5, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 1
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 4, Survival 4, Tech 3, Awareness 3, Intimidation 2, Leadership 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Skitarii, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Close with the Enemy, Faction - Advance the Omnissiah's Will
Corruption: 1 (Radiation Exposure)
Background: A close-assault specialist whose rad-carbine has irradiated countless foes.
Tech-Adept Sigma-Null (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: Tech-Adept
Faction: Adeptus Mechanicus
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 3, Intellect 4, Fellowship 2
Skills: Tech 4, Medicae 3, Scholar 3, Investigation 3, Awareness 2, Ballistic Skill 2, Athletics 2, Pilot 2
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Mechanicus, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Prove Worth to Magos, Faction - Learn Sacred Mysteries
Corruption: 0
Background: A junior Tech-Adept who maintains the expedition's equipment and vehicles.
The Genestealer Cult Cell
Magus Patriarch's Voice (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: Genestealer Magus
Faction: Genestealer Cult
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 5, Willpower 6, Intellect 5, Fellowship 5
Skills: Psychic Mastery 6, Deception 6, Persuasion 5, Leadership 5, Scholar 4, Investigation 4, Awareness 4, Intimidation 3
Keywords: Genestealer Cult, Psyker, Human, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Prepare for the Great Devourer, Faction - Undermine Imperial Control
Corruption: 15 (Xenos Influence)
Background: A third-generation hybrid whose psychic powers coordinate the cult's activities across the planet.
Primus Khorvain (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: Genestealer Primus
Faction: Genestealer Cult
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 4, Agility 5, Initiative 5, Willpower 4, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Weapon Skill 6, Leadership 5, Athletics 5, Intimidation 4, Stealth 4, Ballistic Skill 4, Awareness 4, Survival 3
Keywords: Genestealer Cult, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Lead the Uprising, Faction - Prepare for Hive Fleet Arrival
Corruption: 12 (Xenos Hybrid)
Background: A fourth-generation hybrid who commands the cult's military operations with inhuman cunning.
Acolyte Hybrid Squad Leader (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Genestealer Acolyte
Faction: Genestealer Cult
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 4, Stealth 4, Intimidation 3, Awareness 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Survival 3, Leadership 2
Keywords: Genestealer Cult, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Spread the Cult's Influence, Faction - Sabotage Imperial Infrastructure
Corruption: 8 (Hybrid Physiology)
Background: A second-generation hybrid who infiltrates Imperial Guard units to corrupt them from within.
Neophyte Hybrid Infiltrator (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: Genestealer Neophyte
Faction: Genestealer Cult
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Deception 4, Stealth 3, Ballistic Skill 3, Athletics 3, Awareness 3, Investigation 3, Weapon Skill 2, Tech 2
Keywords: Genestealer Cult, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Prove Loyalty to the Patriarch, Faction - Gather Intelligence
Corruption: 5 (Cult Indoctrination)
Background: A first-generation hybrid who appears almost entirely human but harbors deadly loyalty to the xenos.
Aberrant Broodbrother (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: Genestealer Aberrant
Faction: Genestealer Cult
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 5, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 2, Intellect 2, Fellowship 1
Skills: Weapon Skill 5, Athletics 5, Intimidation 5, Survival 3, Awareness 2, Ballistic Skill 1, Tech 1, Leadership 1
Keywords: Genestealer Cult, Aberrant, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Protect the Brood, Faction - Destroy Imperial Forces
Corruption: 10 (Genetic Instability)
Background: A malformed hybrid whose mutations grant terrible strength but limit mental capacity.
Purestrain Genestealer Alpha (Genestealer, Tier 3)
Archetype: Purestrain Genestealer
Faction: Genestealer Cult
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 4, Agility 6, Initiative 6, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship —
Skills: Weapon Skill 7, Athletics 6, Stealth 6, Awareness 5, Intimidation 5, Survival 4, Acrobatics 3, Investigation 2
Keywords: Genestealer Cult, Genestealer, Tyranid, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal — (Instinctual Drive), Faction - Establish New Broods
Corruption: 0 (Alien Creature)
Background: A first-generation Genestealer whose role is to infect new hosts and expand the cult's reach.
Large Groups (6+ Characters)
Complete organizations and warfronts representing the massive scale of 40K conflicts.
The Planetary Defense Force
General Sturnn (Human, Tier 4)
Archetype: PDF Commander
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 5, Fellowship 5
Skills: Leadership 6, Scholar 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Investigation 4, Intimidation 4, Awareness 4, Persuasion 3, Athletics 3
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Defend the Homeworld, Faction - Maintain Planetary Security
Corruption: 2 (Political Compromises)
Background: A strategic mastermind who has defended his world for forty years.
Colonel Brom (Human, Tier 3)
Archetype: PDF Officer
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 4, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 4, Intellect 3, Fellowship 4
Skills: Leadership 5, Ballistic Skill 4, Weapon Skill 4, Athletics 3, Intimidation 3, Survival 3, Scholar 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 3
Objectives: Personal - Earn General's Respect, Faction - Train Effective Soldiers
Corruption: 1 (Military Pragmatism)
Background: A competent officer who trains PDF recruits into effective soldiers.
Captain Thorne (Human, Tier 2)
Archetype: PDF Officer
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Leadership 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Athletics 3, Survival 3, Awareness 3, Scholar 3, Intimidation 2, Weapon Skill 2
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 2
Objectives: Personal - Protect Civilian Population, Faction - Maintain Order
Corruption: 0
Background: A local officer who knows every street and citizen in his sector.
Sergeant Hayes (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: PDF Trooper
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 3, Athletics 3, Survival 2, Leadership 2, Awareness 2, Weapon Skill 2, Intimidation 2, Scholar 1
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Keep My Squad Alive, Faction - Follow Orders
Corruption: 0
Background: A former factory worker who joined the PDF to defend his family.
Trooper Martinez (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: PDF Trooper
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 2, Intellect 2, Fellowship 2
Skills: Ballistic Skill 3, Athletics 2, Survival 2, Awareness 2, Weapon Skill 2, Tech 2, Intimidation 1, Leadership 1
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Survive Military Service, Faction - Defend the Planet
Corruption: 0
Background: A young recruit fresh from basic training.
Trooper Singh (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: PDF Trooper
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 3, Toughness 3, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 3, Intellect 3, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 3, Medicae 3, Athletics 2, Survival 2, Awareness 2, Scholar 2, Weapon Skill 2, Tech 2
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Help My Comrades, Faction - Serve the Emperor
Corruption: 0
Background: A former medic who serves as the squad's field surgeon.
Heavy Weapons Specialist Johnson (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: PDF Trooper
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 4, Toughness 3, Agility 2, Initiative 2, Willpower 3, Intellect 2, Fellowship 2
Skills: Ballistic Skill 4, Athletics 3, Tech 2, Survival 2, Awareness 2, Weapon Skill 2, Intimidation 2, Leadership 1
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Master Heavy Weapons, Faction - Provide Fire Support
Corruption: 1 (Enjoys Destruction)
Background: A former mining equipment operator who now wields the squad's heavy bolter.
Vox-Operator Chen (Human, Tier 1)
Archetype: PDF Trooper
Faction: Planetary Defense Force
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 3, Agility 3, Initiative 3, Willpower 3, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Tech 4, Ballistic Skill 2, Scholar 3, Investigation 2, Awareness 2, Athletics 2, Weapon Skill 2, Leadership 1
Keywords: Imperium, Planetary Defense Force, Human, Tier 1
Objectives: Personal - Keep Communications Open, Faction - Relay Information
Corruption: 0
Background: A former communications tech who maintains contact with command.
Special Characters & Unique Builds
Unusual characters representing the strange and varied inhabitants of the 41st Millennium.
The Outliers
Saint Celestine (Human, Tier 5)
Archetype: Living Saint
Faction: Adepta Sororitas
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 6, Initiative 6, Willpower 7, Intellect 4, Fellowship 6
Skills: Weapon Skill 7, Ballistic Skill 6, Leadership 6, Intimidation 6, Athletics 5, Awareness 5, Scholar 4, Psychic Mastery 4
Keywords: Imperium, Adepta Sororitas, Living Saint, Human, Tier 5
Objectives: Personal - Manifest the Emperor's Will, Faction - Inspire the Faithful
Corruption: 0
Background: A martyred Sister of Battle returned to life by the Emperor's grace.
Captain Titus (Adeptus Astartes, Tier 4)
Archetype: Primaris Marine
Faction: Ultramarines
Attributes: Strength 6, Toughness 6, Agility 4, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 4
Skills: Ballistic Skill 6, Weapon Skill 6, Leadership 5, Athletics 5, Intimidation 4, Scholar 4, Survival 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Primaris, Ultramarines, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Redeem Past Failures, Faction - Prove Primaris Worth
Corruption: 0
Background: A Primaris Marine who has overcome accusations of heresy through unwavering loyalty.
Inquisitor Karamazov (Human, Tier 5)
Archetype: Inquisitor Lord
Faction: Ordo Hereticus
Attributes: Strength 2, Toughness 6, Agility 2, Initiative 3, Willpower 7, Intellect 6, Fellowship 2
Skills: Investigation 7, Intimidation 7, Scholar 6, Leadership 5, Awareness 5, Psychic Mastery 4, Ballistic Skill 3, Weapon Skill 2
Keywords: Imperium, Inquisition, Ordo Hereticus, Human, Tier 5
Objectives: Personal - Purge All Heretics, Faction - Maintain Imperial Purity
Corruption: 8 (Extreme Methods)
Background: A fanatical Inquisitor whose life support throne contains centuries of accumulated hatred.
Warboss Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka (Ork, Tier 5)
Archetype: Ork Warboss
Faction: Goff Clan
Attributes: Strength 8, Toughness 7, Agility 3, Initiative 4, Willpower 5, Intellect 3, Fellowship 5
Skills: Weapon Skill 7, Leadership 6, Intimidation 6, Athletics 6, Ballistic Skill 4, Survival 4, Tech 3, Awareness 3
Keywords: Ork, Warboss, Goff, Tier 5
Objectives: Personal - Be Da Biggest Boss, Faction - WAAAGH! Across Da Galaxy
Corruption: 0
Background: The most powerful Ork Warboss in the galaxy, whose WAAAGH! threatens entire sectors.
The Swarmlord (Tyranid, Tier 5)
Archetype: Tyranid Synapse Creature
Faction: Hive Fleet Leviathan
Attributes: Strength 8, Toughness 8, Agility 5, Initiative 6, Willpower 6, Intellect 6, Fellowship —
Skills: Weapon Skill 8, Athletics 7, Awareness 6, Survival 6, Intimidation 6, Leadership 5, Scholar 5, Ballistic Skill 4
Keywords: Tyranid, Synapse, Tier 5
Objectives: Personal — (Hive Mind Will), Faction - Consume All Biomass
Corruption: 0
Background: The ultimate evolution of Tyranid bioforms, a living weapon of the Hive Mind.
Cypher (Fallen Angel, Tier 4)
Archetype: Fallen Space Marine
Faction: None (Rogue)
Attributes: Strength 5, Toughness 5, Agility 6, Initiative 6, Willpower 5, Intellect 4, Fellowship 3
Skills: Ballistic Skill 7, Weapon Skill 6, Stealth 6, Athletics 5, Awareness 5, Deception 4, Scholar 4, Investigation 3
Keywords: Fallen Angel, Rogue, Tier 4
Objectives: Personal - Reach Terra, Faction - Unknown
Corruption: ??? (Unknown)
Background: A mysterious Fallen Angel whose true loyalties remain completely unknown.
Using These Characters
This collection provides Game Masters and players with ready-to-use characters spanning the full spectrum of the 41st Millennium. Each character includes complete statistics, motivations, and background suitable for immediate play.
Character Integration Tips
- Mix Tiers Carefully: Higher-tier characters should be rare and special
- Consider Faction Relations: Imperial and Chaos characters rarely cooperate
- Use Objectives for Drama: Personal and faction goals create natural conflicts
- Corruption as Story Element: Track how characters' corruption changes over time
- Equipment Matters: Adjust gear based on your campaign's power level
Campaign Applications
These characters work for multiple campaign styles:
- Inquisitorial Campaigns: Use the mixed Imperial characters
- Military Campaigns: Focus on Guard squads and Astartes teams
- Exploration Campaigns: Rogue Trader crews work perfectly
- Chaos Campaigns: Start with cultists and corrupt them further
- Xenos Campaigns: Use alien characters for different perspectives
Character Progression
These characters serve as starting points. As campaigns progress, characters should gain experience, acquire new equipment, and face the consequences of their actions. Corruption should increase through exposure to Chaos, while loyalty might deepen through shared hardships.
Remember: In the grim darkness of the far future, there are no true heroes—only varying degrees of necessity, loyalty, and survival. Every character walks the knife's edge between duty and damnation.
Appendix: Quick Reference
Character Count by Faction
- Imperial Forces: 85+ characters
- Chaos Forces: 25+ characters
- Xenos Forces: 15+ characters
- Other/Rogue: 10+ characters
Character Count by Tier
- Tier 1: 40+ characters (Expendable troops)
- Tier 2: 45+ characters (Competent operatives)
- Tier 3: 35+ characters (Elite agents)
- Tier 4: 15+ characters (Legendary heroes)
- Tier 5: 5+ characters (Mythic beings)
Keywords Index
Common keywords found throughout these characters:
- Imperium, Human, Psyker, Chaos
- Adeptus Astartes, Astra Militarum, Inquisition
- Adeptus Mechanicus, Adepta Sororitas
- Ork, Aeldari, Tyranid
- Heretic Astartes, Daemon
For the Emperor! Death to the heretic! Purge the alien! In the name of the Machine God! WAAAGH!