\chapter { Classes} \label { ch:class}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
Classes are divided into two categories: combat classes and non-combat classes. Your character is not limited to one category, in fact, it might be a good idea to pick one class from each category.
The combat classes focus on dealing physical damage, either using their weapons, or by magical means.
Non-combat classes are more adept at negotiations and using their skills to advance their goals.
Each class grants three stat increases, depending on what stats are appropriate to the class. Classes also grant weapon and armor proficiencies; aside from simple weapons (\cref { ch:equipment} ), you must be proficient in a weapon you wish to wield, or the armor you wish to wear.
Standard weapons are also listed. These are ideas for what a character of this class would normally wield, however, you can pick something more appropriate to your character's backstory.
Classes also grant proficiencies in certain skills.
\end { multicols}
\chapter { Combat Classes}
The first set of classes focuses on combat. Each of them specializes in their own way of dealing damage and controlling the battlefield.
\section * { Fighter}
Fighters are trained in the use of melee weapons and can use them to great effect. This often puts them in the front line, where their role is to prevent enemies from hurting their more vulnerable allies.
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Sure Strike} \tochange { Pay dice for damage.}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Guard}
A guard's main job is to protect their allies from attacks. They may not be trained in the fine points of sword-fighting, but their ability to control a crowd is second to none.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { STR} +1, \stat { CON} +1, \stat { STB} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Halberd/Spear, Shortsword \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons, Pole Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Intimidation, Perception
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Knockout} \tochange { Knock enemy unconscious}
\paragraph * { Trip -- \textit { reaction} } \tochange { Knock passing enemy to the floor}
\paragraph * { Prevent Escape -- \textit { reaction} } \tochange { Attack of opportunity}
\paragraph * { Hold the Line} \tochange { Prevent stuff happening in an area around the character}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Knight}
The noble knight is trained in the art of swinging their sword with great efficiency. They can quickly disarm and subdue their opponent.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { STR} +1, \stat { DEX} +1, \stat { STB} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Longsword \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Bladed Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Riding
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Disarm} \tochange { Remove enemy's weapon}
\paragraph * { Trip -- \textit { reaction} } \tochange { Knock passing enemy to the floor}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Brawler}
When, at the end of the evening, the landlord wishes to empty his tavern of the increasingly unfriendly drunks, he employs a brawler. Using raw power and whatever weapon is at hand, the brawler can empty a room in short order.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { STR} +1, \stat { DEX} +1, \stat { CON} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Brass Knuckles, Knife, Mace \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons, Blunt Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & Light Armor, Medium Armor \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Athletics, Intimidation
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Juggernaut} \tochange { Move to another spot; damage resist while moving}
\paragraph * { Toss} \tochange { Move enemy to another spot}
\end { multicols}
\section * { Rogue}
If fighters use power to gain the upper hand, rogues rely on finesse to dispatch their opponent, or, if the situation suggests it, run away.
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Volt} \tochange { Make a normal attack, but step back without provoking attack of opportunity.}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Thief}
The stealthy thief would rather avoid a fight, if possible. However, when cornered, they can fight like a cat.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { Dex} +1, \stat { int} +1, \stat { cmp} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Dagger, Cosh, Throwing Knife \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons, Ranged Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Athletics, Stealth, Mechanism Operation
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Backstab} \tochange { Do big damage from hidey place}
\paragraph * { Disappear} \tochange { Go into hidey place}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Swashbuckler}
Debonair and nimble, the swashbuckler is a master of flair, their flashing sword feared by who dare impugn their honor. They are not, however, above using their crossbow to settle a dispute quickly and efficiently.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { Str} +1, \stat { dex} +1, \stat { cha} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Rapier, Throwing Knife, Crossbow \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons, Bladed Weapon, Ranged Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & Light Armor \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Athletics
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Flunge} \tochange { Close gap to attack}
\paragraph * { Parry -- \textit { reaction} } \tochange { Remove some number of attacker's attack dice or successes}
\end { multicols}
\section * { Ranger}
Rangers prefer the quiet of the wilderness, to the bustle of a big city. They can survive in a forest for extended periods of time. Spending time outside also makes them a well of knowledge regarding the local fauna, flora and geography.
\subsection * { Survivalist}
The survivalist strives to be one with nature; living off the land, foraging, and finding shelter -- without leaving a trace.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { dex} +1, \stat { con} +1, \stat { int} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Knife, Machete, Bow \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons, Ranged Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Survival, Lore (nature), Track
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { Soothe} \tochange { Soothes an animal or of relevant human}
\paragraph * { \tochange { Parkour} } \tochange { Move across terrain. Disengage without attack of opportunity}
\paragraph * { Shelter} \tochange { Find or build shelter in a real hurry}
\paragraph * { Resist the Elements -- \textit { passive} } \tochange { Some resistance to hot, cold, wet, dry}
\paragraph * { \tochange { Throat Punch} } \tochange { Unarmed strike that temporarily disables opponent}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Hunter}
With their trust animal companion, the hunter stalks the local forests for game. In a forest, a hunter can disappear and remain completely unseen until they strike.
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { dex} +1, \stat { con} +1, \stat { knd} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Knife, Spear, Bow, Sling \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons, Ranged Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & Light Armor \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Animal Handling, Lore (geography), Stealth, Track
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Abilities}
\begin { multicols} { 2}
\paragraph * { \tochange { Aimed Shot} } \tochange { Spend dice, get damage, but ranged}
\paragraph * { Camouflage} \tochange { Hide while no one is looking}
\paragraph * { Command Companion} \tochange { Make animal companion do thing}
\end { multicols}
\subsection * { Mage}
Magic users weave arcane forces present in the world into powerful magicks. Each magic user draws spells from a specific tradition, or school, of spellcasting.
\subsubsection * { Witch}
The effects of the witch may be subtle, but they are powerful. Let the wizards have their flashes and bangs, the witch's rituals bend reality itself to their advantage.
\paragraph * { Schools} Nature, Demonology, Elemental, Mesmerism, Necromancy
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { int} +1, \stat { knd} +1, \stat { cmp} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Knife, Stick \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & Simple Weapons \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Lore (arcane), Lore (\_ )
\end { tabular}
\subsubsection * { Wizard}
The wizard controls the forces of nature and reality around them to weave displays of absolute power.
\paragraph * { Schools} Elemental, Illusion, Force, Transmutation, Physiology
\begin { tabular} [h!]{ rl}
\textsf { \textbf { Stats} } & \stat { int} +1, \stat { knd} +1, \stat { cha} +1 \\
\textsf { \textbf { Standard weapons} } & Dagger, Staff \\
\textsf { \textbf { Weapon proficiencies} } & \\
\textsf { \textbf { Armor proficiencies} } & \\
\textsf { \textbf { Skills} } & Lore (arcane), Research (arcane)
\end { tabular}
\section * { Non-Combat Classes}
\subsection * { Craftsman}
\subsubsection * { Builder}
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\subsubsection * { Tinker}
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\subsubsection * { Artist}
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\subsection * { Intellectual}
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\subsubsection * { Occultist}
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\subsection * { Leader}
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\subsubsection * { Priest}
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\subsubsection * { Stevedore}
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