Acquisitions Incorporated

B A RBARIANS IN T H E CORPORATE WORLD
For every CEO building up or bringing down busi-
nesses. it's a safe bet that there's a barbarian standing
behind them. Often literally. with a large weapon in
hand, and waiting for the order to go out and remove
vital organs from another CEO. Corporate barbar ians
are the muscle behind the civil face of a franchise. It's
not that they enjoy losing their composure and hav-
ing to make other people's nice clothes all bloody, but
some ci rcumstances require carefully applied mar tial
force. And others require the same thing. but w ith a lot
less care.

S END£NC A CLEAR MESSAGE

As a barbarian in an Acquisitions Incorporated cam-

paign. you're not all about killing. Maiming and dis-

figurement are also a big part of the job. Permanently

eliminating someone who owes your franchise money

or who double-crossed you on a deal sends a short. clear

message. But leaving them hobbling when they walk or

incapable of eating without a team of specialists sends a

glorious. evocative poem the kind of violent sonnet that

resonates not just with the recipient. but with bystand·

ers as well.

To maximize the power of your intimidation. you need

to make sure the world knows who's delivering it. That's

why you employ a tool of your trade: the signature item.

Whenever you're particularly proud of a completed

project, you leave an item at the scene to claim the work

as your own.

SIGNATURE ITEMS

dlO Item

A tooth from a previous victim, wrapped in a silk

handkerchief

2 A calling card with your name on it

3 A quick charcoal sketch of your victim, done in your

own hand

4 Petals from your favorite flower

5 Six drops of blood, either your own or someone

else's

6 A carved ivory die with an eye instead of a pip on

the l face

7 A copper coin bearing the likeness of a reaper

8 A tiny vial containing a few drops of the homemade

ale you're so proud of

9 A riddle, joke, or verse

10 An IOU, accompanied by you taking something

from the victim

STYLE MA K ES T H E RAIDER

Your savage kin of the wilds sport tattoos to celebrate

their connection to their tribes or ancestors. They might

wear fetishes or carry totems symbolizing their alle-

giance to ancestral spirits. That's cute and all, but you

have your own style. Whether in the boardroom or on

the battlefield. you announce your presence. When you

stride into a fight, people say. "There's a force to be reck-

oned with! And who does their tailoring?!''

BARBARIAN STYLE

dlO Style

A fur-lined, double-breasted suit with a corporate

logo on the pocket

2 A hand-woven turban from a master ta ilor of Calim·

sh an

3 Soft leather boots with a notable personal symbol

etched into the side

4 A pair of suspenders made from the hide of a dis·

placer beast

5 A gold belt buckle depicting the Dwarvish rune for

chaos

6 A specially tailored belt pouch that you wear at the

small of your back

7 Stylish mirrored spectacles

8 A specially dyed tunic containing all the colors of the

rainbow in a swirled pattern

9 An overcoat with numerous pockets and leather

patches on the elbows

10 Golden grillwork for your teeth, set with small gems

that mark out ancient glyphs translating as "Getting

Paid"

CH .\Pl ER 3 I PLAYER OPTI O N S