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Requirements: Novice, Strength and Vigor d6+ Type: Background
Your bruiser is very large or perhaps just very fit. His bulk resists damage better than most and adds +1 to his Toughness. In addition, the character can carry more than most proportional to his Strength. He can carry 8 times his Strength in pounds without penalty instead of the usual 5 times his Strength.
Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition p. 36