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Twiggy at 13:38, 8 September 2025

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	Bravos are people known for their swagger. Their behaviour is loud and loutish - they drink, carouse and fight among themselves when they are off duty. They are not simply thugs - they are unruly and boisterous, but they reserve their violence for each other and members of rival free companies. When they are in the field, an element of this ''braggadocio'' remains, but it is tempered by the seriousness of war.		Bravos are people known for their swagger. Their behaviour is loud and loutish - they drink, carouse and fight among themselves when they are off duty. They are not simply thugs - they are unruly and boisterous, but they reserve their violence for each other and members of rival free companies. When they are in the field, an element of this ''braggadocio'' remains, but it is tempered by the seriousness of war.

	The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting folk to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money while gambling, drinking and fighting as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within ~~managable~~ limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.		The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting folk to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money while gambling, drinking and fighting as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within manageable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}
	This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.		This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.
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	==Playing a bravo==		==Playing a bravo==
	Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life characters, who display a cocky and swaggering attitude. They squander their money gambling and having a good time, and take advantage of the informal attitudes of The League to cause a little trouble. They brag about their successes, sometimes exaggerating them out of all proportion, and disparage the achievements of other soldiers to goad them into a fight. At the same time, though, they know on some level that they only get away with this because it is ~~largelly~~ harmless, and because they make up for any bad feelings they might cause by being relatively disciplined soldiers when it comes to the crunch.		Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life characters, who display a cocky and swaggering attitude. They squander their money gambling and having a good time, and take advantage of the informal attitudes of The League to cause a little trouble. They brag about their successes, sometimes exaggerating them out of all proportion, and disparage the achievements of other soldiers to goad them into a fight. At the same time, though, they know on some level that they only get away with this because it is largely harmless, and because they make up for any bad feelings they might cause by being relatively disciplined soldiers when it comes to the crunch.

	Being able to provide the rough and dirty insult that sparks off a fight between rivals is a valuable skill for a bravo, but there is a line between having fun and being offensive. The violence that bubbles below the surface of a Bravo should still be used as an excuse to roleplay with others rather than slip into out-of-character bullying.		Being able to provide the rough and dirty insult that sparks off a fight between rivals is a valuable skill for a bravo, but there is a line between having fun and being offensive. The violence that bubbles below the surface of a Bravo should still be used as an excuse to roleplay with others rather than slip into out-of-character bullying.

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	==Military heritage==		==Military heritage==
	Many bravos start as ruffians, thugs and even petty criminals on the streets of [[The League]] cities. They come to the attention of a [[free company]] or [[guild]] through a combination of bravado and raw talent. Aping the attitudes of the free companies, gangs of aspiring bravos engage in fights and acts of petty vandalism and disobedience. Some end up dead, some end up falling foul of the law and some are lucky enough to attract the attention and patronage of a guild or free company. Even those who fall foul of the law may find themselves in a free company - it is a common punishment for unruly ~~men and women~~ with some level of chutzpah to be sentenced to life as a soldier of the League.		Many bravos start as ruffians, thugs and even petty criminals on the streets of [[The League]] cities. They come to the attention of a [[free company]] or [[guild]] through a combination of bravado and raw talent. Aping the attitudes of the free companies, gangs of aspiring bravos engage in fights and acts of petty vandalism and disobedience. Some end up dead, some end up falling foul of the law and some are lucky enough to attract the attention and patronage of a guild or free company. Even those who fall foul of the law may find themselves in a free company - it is a common punishment for unruly folk with some level of chutzpah to be sentenced to life as a soldier of the League.

	Bravos are ~~men and women~~ known for their swagger. Their behaviour is loud and loutish - they drink, carouse and fight among themselves when they are off duty. They are not simply thugs - they are unruly and boisterous, but they reserve their violence for each other and members of rival free companies. When they are in the field, an element of this ''braggadocio'' remains, but it is tempered by the seriousness of war.		Bravos are people known for their swagger. Their behaviour is loud and loutish - they drink, carouse and fight among themselves when they are off duty. They are not simply thugs - they are unruly and boisterous, but they reserve their violence for each other and members of rival free companies. When they are in the field, an element of this ''braggadocio'' remains, but it is tempered by the seriousness of war.

	The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting ~~men and women~~ to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money while gambling, drinking and fighting as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within managable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.		The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting folk to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money while gambling, drinking and fighting as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within managable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}
	This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.		This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.
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	==Creating a bravo==		==Creating a bravo==
	Bravos are fighting ~~men and women~~, first and foremost. The most common way to play a bravo is to design a [[free company]]. Free companies move around, and so bravos may come from any part of the League, or even beyond. A bravo is likely to still feel some loyalty to their city of their birth however, and balancing loyalty to your city and your free company could create interesting tension for your character.		Bravos are fighting people, first and foremost. The most common way to play a bravo is to design a [[free company]]. Free companies move around, and so bravos may come from any part of the League, or even beyond. A bravo is likely to still feel some loyalty to their city of their birth however, and balancing loyalty to your city and your free company could create interesting tension for your character.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LuizCabreyra.jpg\|title=Being a briar provides ample opportunity to be insulted, and thus start some ruckus ...\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life figures who display a cocky and swaggering attitude.\|width=600\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LuizCabreyra.jpg\|title=Being a briar provides ample opportunity to be insulted, and thus start some ruckus ...\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life figures who display a cocky and swaggering attitude.\|width=600\|align=right}}
	Almost all bravos fight. Younger bravos tend to focus on combat skills, while officers and older bravos may pick up a few other areas of interest.		Almost all bravos fight. Younger bravos tend to focus on combat skills, while officers and older bravos may pick up a few other areas of interest.

Matt at 08:53, 4 April 2023

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	Bravos are men and women known for their swagger. Their behaviour is loud and loutish - they drink, carouse and fight among themselves when they are off duty. They are not simply thugs - they are unruly and boisterous, but they reserve their violence for each other and members of rival free companies. When they are in the field, an element of this ''braggadocio'' remains, but it is tempered by the seriousness of war.		Bravos are men and women known for their swagger. Their behaviour is loud and loutish - they drink, carouse and fight among themselves when they are off duty. They are not simply thugs - they are unruly and boisterous, but they reserve their violence for each other and members of rival free companies. When they are in the field, an element of this ''braggadocio'' remains, but it is tempered by the seriousness of war.

	The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting men and women to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money gambling, drinking and ~~whoring~~ as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within managable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.		The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting men and women to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money while gambling, drinking and fighting as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within managable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}
	This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.		This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.

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Overview

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=HeavyBravo.jpg \|title=Some people claim it is impossible to look good in heavy armour ...\|caption=Magdalena di Tassato Regario, Bravo at large\|width=300\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=HeavyBravo.jpg \|title=Some people claim it is impossible to look good in heavy armour ...\|caption=Magdalena di Tassato Regario, Bravo at large\|width=300\|align=right}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Bravos represent the warriors and soldiers of League society. They are ~~men and women~~ committed to fighting, usually as part of a [[Free company]].		Bravos represent the warriors and soldiers of League society. They are people of any gender committed to fighting, usually as part of a [[Free company]].

	==Military heritage==		==Military heritage==

Cathtice at 17:24, 12 August 2021

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	Some of the early scenes from ''The Three Musketeers (1973)'' film, between the musketeers and the Cardinal's Men, capture the spirit of competing bravos, as do any number of other military-themed films featuring larger-than-life characters full of machismo up to and including the space-station brawls in ''Starship Troopers'' or the rough interplay of the marines in ''Aliens''.		Some of the early scenes from ''The Three Musketeers (1973)'' film, between the musketeers and the Cardinal's Men, capture the spirit of competing bravos, as do any number of other military-themed films featuring larger-than-life characters full of machismo up to and including the space-station brawls in ''Starship Troopers'' or the rough interplay of the marines in ''Aliens''.

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			[[Category:Archetype]]

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Military heritage

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	All of this can occasionally cause problems when a free company comes into contact with a military unit from another Nation. Soldiers and warriors from outside The League are often unaware of the unwritten rules of bravo behaviour and mistake an invitation to a brawl for a serious threat to life and limb.		All of this can occasionally cause problems when a free company comes into contact with a military unit from another Nation. Soldiers and warriors from outside The League are often unaware of the unwritten rules of bravo behaviour and mistake an invitation to a brawl for a serious threat to life and limb.
			==Bridge Duelling==
			Some of the competition is more obvious to an outsider. Bridge Duelling is a popular sport between bravos, a sport often credited as a satire of the relations between the twin cities of Tassato. One team will stake out an area as their 'bridge' and challenge all comers who wish to cross it. This culminates in a grand series of duels where competitors fight for ribbons. Duellists can choose to stake a number of ribbons from their collection against each other, but a greater number are often won from admirers in the crowd who applaud flamboyance, wit and style as much as combat prowess. In keeping with the masked nature of the festival, it is common for combatants to adopt a persona and announce themselves under a name chosen for the occasion, rather than their own.

	==Creating a bravo==		==Creating a bravo==
	Bravos are fighting men and women, first and foremost. The most common way to play a bravo is to design a [[free company]]. Free companies move around, and so bravos may come from any part of the League, or even beyond. A bravo is likely to still feel some loyalty to their city of their birth however, and balancing loyalty to your city and your free company could create interesting tension for your character.		Bravos are fighting men and women, first and foremost. The most common way to play a bravo is to design a [[free company]]. Free companies move around, and so bravos may come from any part of the League, or even beyond. A bravo is likely to still feel some loyalty to their city of their birth however, and balancing loyalty to your city and your free company could create interesting tension for your character.

Rafferty: /* Playing a bravo */

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Playing a bravo

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	Being able to provide the rough and dirty insult that sparks off a fight between rivals is a valuable skill for a bravo, but there is a line between having fun and being offensive. The violence that bubbles below the surface of a Bravo should still be used as an excuse to roleplay with others rather than slip into out-of-character bullying.		Being able to provide the rough and dirty insult that sparks off a fight between rivals is a valuable skill for a bravo, but there is a line between having fun and being offensive. The violence that bubbles below the surface of a Bravo should still be used as an excuse to roleplay with others rather than slip into out-of-character bullying.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bravo.jpg\|caption=A bravo never passes up an opportunity to show off.\|width=600\|align=~~right~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bravo.jpg\|caption=A bravo never passes up an opportunity to show off.\|width=600\|align=left}}
	The idea that the bravos are walking advertisements for their free companies extends even to those who are part of other group structures - by displaying the right attitude, you drawn attention to your merchant prince, troupe or bishop. By the same token, if you are a criminal it reflects badly on your companions.		The idea that the bravos are walking advertisements for their free companies extends even to those who are part of other group structures - by displaying the right attitude, you drawn attention to your merchant prince, troupe or bishop. By the same token, if you are a criminal it reflects badly on your companions.

Rafferty at 14:31, 7 June 2018

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	Being able to provide the rough and dirty insult that sparks off a fight between rivals is a valuable skill for a bravo, but there is a line between having fun and being offensive. The violence that bubbles below the surface of a Bravo should still be used as an excuse to roleplay with others rather than slip into out-of-character bullying.		Being able to provide the rough and dirty insult that sparks off a fight between rivals is a valuable skill for a bravo, but there is a line between having fun and being offensive. The violence that bubbles below the surface of a Bravo should still be used as an excuse to roleplay with others rather than slip into out-of-character bullying.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Bravo.jpg\|caption=A bravo never passes up an opportunity to show off.\|width=600\|align=right}}
	The idea that the bravos are walking advertisements for their free companies extends even to those who are part of other group structures - by displaying the right attitude, you drawn attention to your merchant prince, troupe or bishop. By the same token, if you are a criminal it reflects badly on your companions.		The idea that the bravos are walking advertisements for their free companies extends even to those who are part of other group structures - by displaying the right attitude, you drawn attention to your merchant prince, troupe or bishop. By the same token, if you are a criminal it reflects badly on your companions.

Rafferty at 14:28, 7 June 2018

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	The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting men and women to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money gambling, drinking and whoring as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within managable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.		The behaviour of off-duty bravos is seen as an useful safety valve - an opportunity for fighting men and women to blow off a little steam. They often refer to being "''at licence''" - they literally are given permission by their commanding officer to squander their money gambling, drinking and whoring as long as they remember that they are representing the honour of their free company. As long as nobody is killed or permanently maimed, and as long as property damage is kept within managable limits, the rest of League society tends to turn a blind eye.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}
			This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.

	This unruly, swaggering behaviour serves a dual purpose. In addition to relaxing or blowing off steam, it serves as an advertisement for the free company. If a drunken brawl results in one free company trouncing the bravos of another, the victors are more likely to win lucrative contracts. By the same token, if a bravo murders someone or shows disrespect for the rules, it reflects badly on the entire free company and the likelihood of employment is reduced. In a way, it is a military expression of the same drive that causes other citizens of The League to engage in displays of wit and savoir faire - it keeps them sharp, and leaves others in no doubt as to their skills.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=CarabellaBarossa.jpg\|title=Many bravos start as ruffians, but with the right guidance they become so much more.\|caption=Bravos are known for their swagger.\|width=300\|align=left}}~~
	In many cases, the reputation of a band of bravos is enough to ensure that their employer is untroubled. In part, a free company is often paid to be larger than life, and even bravos stationed in a city to protect the interests of a merchant prince are likely to spend some time being seen, and ensuring everyone remembers their reputation and skill with casual violence.		In many cases, the reputation of a band of bravos is enough to ensure that their employer is untroubled. In part, a free company is often paid to be larger than life, and even bravos stationed in a city to protect the interests of a merchant prince are likely to spend some time being seen, and ensuring everyone remembers their reputation and skill with casual violence.

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	==Creating a bravo==		==Creating a bravo==
	Bravos are fighting men and women, first and foremost. The most common way to play a bravo is to design a [[free company]]. Free companies move around, and so bravos may come from any part of the League, or even beyond. A bravo is likely to still feel some loyalty to their city of their birth however, and balancing loyalty to your city and your free company could create interesting tension for your character.		Bravos are fighting men and women, first and foremost. The most common way to play a bravo is to design a [[free company]]. Free companies move around, and so bravos may come from any part of the League, or even beyond. A bravo is likely to still feel some loyalty to their city of their birth however, and balancing loyalty to your city and your free company could create interesting tension for your character.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=LuizCabreyra.jpg\|title=Being a briar provides ample opportunity to be insulted, and thus start some ruckus ...\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life figures who display a cocky and swaggering attitude.\|width=600\|align=right}}
			Almost all bravos fight. Younger bravos tend to focus on combat skills, while officers and older bravos may pick up a few other areas of interest.

	~~Almost all bravos fight. Younger bravos tend to focus on combat skills, while officers and older bravos may pick up a few other areas of interest.~~
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LuizCabreyra.jpg\|title=Being a briar provides ample opportunity to be insulted, and thus start some ruckus ...\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life figures who display a cocky and swaggering attitude.\|width=600\|align=right}}
	Free companies often include members who are not bravos, especially medical characters, and are likely to have at least one character who handles contracts and money. These characters may or may not buy into the bravo lifestyle.		Free companies often include members who are not bravos, especially medical characters, and are likely to have at least one character who handles contracts and money. These characters may or may not buy into the bravo lifestyle.

Rafferty at 14:28, 7 June 2018

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	Almost all bravos fight. Younger bravos tend to focus on combat skills, while officers and older bravos may pick up a few other areas of interest.		Almost all bravos fight. Younger bravos tend to focus on combat skills, while officers and older bravos may pick up a few other areas of interest.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=LuizCabreyra.jpg\|title=Being a briar provides ample opportunity to be insulted, and thus start some ruckus ...\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life figures who display a cocky and swaggering attitude.\|width=600\|align=right}}
	Free companies often include members who are not bravos, especially medical characters, and are likely to have at least one character who handles contracts and money. These characters may or may not buy into the bravo lifestyle.		Free companies often include members who are not bravos, especially medical characters, and are likely to have at least one character who handles contracts and money. These characters may or may not buy into the bravo lifestyle.

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	The idea that the bravos are walking advertisements for their free companies extends even to those who are part of other group structures - by displaying the right attitude, you drawn attention to your merchant prince, troupe or bishop. By the same token, if you are a criminal it reflects badly on your companions.		The idea that the bravos are walking advertisements for their free companies extends even to those who are part of other group structures - by displaying the right attitude, you drawn attention to your merchant prince, troupe or bishop. By the same token, if you are a criminal it reflects badly on your companions.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LuizCabreyra.jpg\|title=Being a briar provides ample opportunity to be insulted, and thus start some ruckus ...\|caption=Bravos are expected to be boastful, larger-than-life figures who display a cocky and swaggering attitude.\|width=600\|align=right}}
	The bravo should rarely pass up an opportunity to show off. Actively challenge other bravos to contests of physical prowess and combat skill, and feel free to extend this attitude to warriors from other Nations. If you discover that a certain bunch of [[The Marches\|Marcher]] yeomen likes to sit at a certain table in the bar, occupy it with your friends and challenge them to make you move. If you find out that a certain [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] knight likes a quiet cup of tea at a [[Highguard]] teahouse, crash their party and see if their companions have the stones to ask you to leave.		The bravo should rarely pass up an opportunity to show off. Actively challenge other bravos to contests of physical prowess and combat skill, and feel free to extend this attitude to warriors from other Nations. If you discover that a certain bunch of [[The Marches\|Marcher]] yeomen likes to sit at a certain table in the bar, occupy it with your friends and challenge them to make you move. If you find out that a certain [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] knight likes a quiet cup of tea at a [[Highguard]] teahouse, crash their party and see if their companions have the stones to ask you to leave.