adventurers_guide/character/classes.tex

\chapter{Classes}\label{ch:class}

\section*{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.

\subsection*{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*{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}

% - Immobile, tank
% - Shield?


\subsubsection*{Knight}

The noble knight is trained in the art of swinging their sword with great efficiency. They can quickly disarm and subdue their opponent.

% - mobile, mounted?
% - Shield?


\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*{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.

% - Fist!

\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}

\subsection*{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*{Thief}

The stealthy thief would rather avoid a fight, if possible. However, when cornered, they can fight like a cat.

% - Stealth and stab

\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*{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.
% - Jump and slash

\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}

\subsection*{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.

\subsubsection*{Survivalist}

The survivalist strives to be one with nature; living off the land, foraging, and finding shelter -- without leaving a trace.
% - Is half a druid

\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)
\end{tabular}

\subsubsection*{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.

% - Has pet

\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
\end{tabular}

\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

% - Big ritualistic ineffable magic
% - Can be other half of druid

\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, Body % wtf is body

% - I cast fireball!

\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}
% - Building big strong things
% - _Build (wood)_
% - _Build (stone)_
% - _Build (metal)_

\subsubsection*{Tinker}
% - Building small precise things
% - _Craft (wood)_
% - _Craft (metal)_

\subsubsection*{Artist}
%     - Build arts
%     - _Create (draw)_
%     - _Create (music)_
%     - _Create (sculpture)_
%     - _Create (writing)_
%   - _Perception_

\subsection*{Intellectual}

\subsubsection*{Historian}
% - _Lore (history)_
% - _Lore (social)_
% - _Research (history)_

\subsubsection*{Scientist}
% - _Lore (science)_
% - _Lore (alchemy)_
% - _Research (science)_
% - _Research (alchemy)_

\subsubsection*{Occultist}
%     - _Create (draw)_
%     - _Lore (arcane)_
%     - _Research (arcane)_
%   - _Create (writing)_

\subsection*{Leader}

\subsubsection*{Trader/Diplomat}
% - _Research (social)_
% - _Create (writing)_
% - _Lore (social)_

\subsubsection*{Priest}
% - _Lore (social)_
% - _Lore (history)_ 
%   - _Persuasion_
%   - _Empathy_
%   - _Create (oration)_

\subsection*{Laborer}

\subsubsection*{Farmer}
% - Moving light stuff, animal care
% - _Animal handling_
% - _Survival_

\subsubsection*{Stevedore}
% - Moving heavy stuff
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