GURPS 4th edition. Dungeon Fantasy 15: Henchmen

43 Pages·2012·2.135 MB·English

by  Peter V. Dell’Orto, Sean Punch

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INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . 3 PayScales...................31 Genin.......................37
UsingtheTemplates............3 ASLOW-POWEREDDELVERS ....32 Learned.....................37
RecommendedBooks ..........3 JuniorDelvers................32 Monk.......................37
AbouttheHirelings ............3 Advancementand BackinMyDay...............38
JuniorDelvers .............32 Priest.......................38
1. THE TEMPLATES. . . . . . 4 MixedPowerLevels...........32 Nonhumans..................39
STANDARDHENCHMEN .........4 ASCUSTOMDELVERS .........33 Psi..........................40
Agent........................4 Adept.......................34 Treasure-Hunter..............40
NicheSubstitution .............5 Burglar .....................34 Troubadour..................40
Apprentice....................6 WhatWorksandWhatDoesn’t...35 Power-UpsRevisited...........41
Archer .......................8 Champion...................35 Veteran .....................41
Brute ........................9 OtherOptics .................36
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cutpurse ....................10 Gadgeteer ...................36
Power-UpsforHenchmen.......11
Initiate......................12
Killer .......................14
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I
NTRODUCTION
Manyfictionalheroeshavepartners–loyalcomrades,faithful tales. The 125-point templates here offer as much detail as
sidekicks,trustedretainers,orlifelongfriends–whoaccompany the250-pointonesinotherDungeonFantasyvolumes,and
themonadventures. aresuitableforPCs.Theyaren’tsimplyscaled-downversions
–GURPSBasicSet of higher-powered templates, but their own thing – on half
the points, not every high-end role is practical, and a few
A venerable dungeon-crawling trope is the henchman: the
blurtogether.
mercenary or sidekick who ventures into the darkest holes
alongside his master, despite being less capable than his
Custom Delvers
patronandthusatconsiderablygreaterrisk.Suchfigureshave
strong fictional precedent – where would Frodo be without Evenat250points,theGMmightwanttogiveplayersthe
Sam? But their gaming origins date to when war games option of creating delvers who follow professions besides the
spawned RPGs; commanders became PCs, while their aides stock ones without having to wade into freeform character
andtroopsturnedintoNPCcompanions.Initially,only“high- design.Tosupportthis,Henchmenincludesaspectrumof125-
level” warriors and priests, corresponding to historical lords pointlensesforupgrading125-point“henchmantemplates”into
capableofraisingalevy,hadfollowers.Eventually,anyadven- 250-pointheroes.
turer might acquire subordinates, although apprentices and
bodyguardsweremorelikelythanarmies. R B
ECOMMENDED OOKS
GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 5: AlliesandDungeon Fantasy
9: Summoners describe bestial and supernatural allies for This supplement uses the character-creation guidelines in
delvers who possess occult powers, but no Dungeon Fantasy GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 1: Adventurers, which in turn
volumecoversmundanehirelingsandcompanionswhoaccom- drawsontheGURPSBasicSet(andGURPSMagic,forspell-
panyheroesnotthankstoamagicalbond,butoutofloyalty–or casters).Everythingelseisoptional,butyoucandomorewith
because the pay is good! Like a hired spear-carrier plugginga Henchmen if you have access to the character templates in
hole in the ranks, Dungeon Fantasy 15: Henchmen fills this otherDungeonFantasyworks–particularlyTheNextLevel,
gap. From lowly laborers to apprentice spellcasters, it offers butalsoSages,Summoners,Ninja,Psi,andevenTaverns.
flunkies,lackeys,andnoviceswhoarereadytofollowthePCs
intothefield. . .foraprice. A H
BOUT THE IRELINGS
U T Peter V. Dell’Orto of New Jersey was first hired by
SING THE EMPLATES
adventurers – as an assistant potion-taster – in 1981. He
AttheheartofHenchmenliesasetofcharactertemplates started delving with Dungeons & Dragons, and has played
forlow-powereddelvers.Thereareseveralwaystousethese, GURPS since Man to Man. A triple-classed GURPS
notallofthemobviousfromthetitle. playtester/editor/writersince1996,he’stheauthorofnumer-
ousGURPSarticlesforPyramidmagazine;authororco-author
Allies ofseverale23items(includingGURPS Dungeon Fantasy 12:
Ninja; GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Monsters 1, with Sean
AnobvioususeforthesetemplatesistocreateAlliesforPCs
Punch; and GURPS Martial Arts: Gladiators, with Volker
toacquirewithpoints.Suchasidekickisassumedtobeunfail-
Bach);andco-authorofGURPSMartialArtsandGURPSLow-
inglyloyal,providedthatheisn’tmistreated.Oneofhismas-
Tech. Peter added the monk lens early in his career, and has
ter’s permanent assets, he is to mere hired help as Signature
fought amateur MMA in the SHOOTO organization in Japan
Gearistofoundorboughtitems.ThetemplatesinHenchmen
and in submission grappling in the U.S. He currently trains
costeither62or125points,tomatchthe25%and50%break-
KachinBandoandholdsashodanrankinKendo.
pointsforAlliesina250-pointcampaign.
Sean “Dr. Kromm” Punch de Montréal started working
towardthesagetemplate,specializinginparticlephysics,in
Hirelings
1985. He added the editor lens in 1995, when some delvers
You don’t need points to hire help. Wealthy delvers can hired him to be the GURPS Line Editor. He has engineered
augment their numbers with paid assistants. These use the rules for almost every GURPS product since. He developed,
sametemplatesasAllies,butcash–unlikepoints,whichrep- edited, or wrote dozens of GURPS Third Edition projects
resent a perfect match, a karmic bond, or suchlike – can’t between 1995 and 2002. In 2004, he produced the GURPS
guarantee loyalty! On the other hand, hirelings need not be Basic Set, Fourth Edition with David Pulver. Since then, he
treatedaswellasAllies. . . has created GURPS Powers (with Phil Masters), GURPS
Martial Arts(withPeterDell’Orto),andtheGURPS Action,
Low-Powered Delvers GURPS Dungeon Fantasy, and GURPS Power-Ups series
. . .andthelistkeepsgrowing.Seanhasbeenagamersince
NoteveryGMwantstostarthiscampaignat250points.A
1979. He lives with his Ally, Bonnie, and their two animal
lowerpowerlevelisbetterforbreakinginnewGURPSplayers
companions,BansheeandZephyra.
and evoking the nostalgia of peasant-hero and rags-to-riches
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The starting point of a henchman’s career is when he epithet “adventurer” or even “hero” in his own right, then
attempts to pick a well-armed traveler’s pocket, gets caught, browsethetemplatesunderStandardHenchmen(pp.4-18).If
andisforcedintoservice“orelse”. . .orisrescued(orbought) thefirstpieceofequipmenthe’llbeissuedbytherealheroesis
from a slave market . . . or is foisted off on a company of abootbrush–orworse,ashirtthatresemblesanarcherytar-
delversbyhiscurrentmaster,whohappenstobeapartymem- get(seeLivery,p.19)–thengodirectlytoBargainHenchmen
ber’smentor.Thestartingpointforhisabilities,though,isone (pp.18-25).
ofthesetemplates.Ifhe’sreasonablycompetent,worthyofthe
S H
TANDARD ENCHMEN
These templates are intended for capable advisors, body- points.Likewise,somerolesruntogetheratlowerpowerlev-
guards, and companions to powerful heroes, and for high- els; a proto-knight and a future holy warrior who hasn’t yet
pricedNPChirelings.They’reworth125pointsbecausethat’s acquired holy powers are both essentially “a stalwart fighter
exactlyhalfofthe250pointsthatPCsstartwithinastandard withgoodphysicalstatsandcombatskills.”Theprimaryobjec-
DungeonFantasycampaign.IfPCsbuythemasAllies,they’ll tivehereisn’ttoapePCsbuttoprovidesupportingNPCs!
begettingNPCsworth50%oftheirownpointvalue,andplay-
erswon’thavecausetocomplainthattheypaid125-point-Ally A
GENT
pricesforlesserhelp.ThismakestheirbaseAllycost2points.
TheassumptionisthatsuchAlliesarealwaysinsightdownin 125points
thedungeon,sothey’reconstantlypresent,forafinalcostof8
You’re an entrepreneur in the town-and-down business
points;foralternatives,seeFrequencyofAppearance(p.27).
(“down”beingagent-speakfor“themurderousworldofdun-
geonsanddelvers”).Youhelpstalwart-but-tongue-tiedadven-
turers score missions and acquire vital gear. On their return,
youfindbuyersfortheirloot–andspreadtalesoftheiramaz-
Burglarwantsagoodjob,plentyof
ingaccomplishmentstoensurethatyournextpaydayisn’ttoo
ExcitementandreasonableReward... longcoming.Unlikemostbusinessmen,youdon’tstaysafelyat
home.Byaccompanyingyourpatronin(ortypicallyunder)the
– J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
field, you can identify what’s worth hauling back and broker
dealswithmonsters,bandits,taxcollectors,andflying-carpet
salesmenmetalongtheway. . .forasuitablefee.
These templates could be used for PCs in 125-point cam- Attributes:ST10[0];DX12[40];IQ13[60];HT12[20].
paigns, too. They might also see use in 250-point campaigns Secondary Characteristics: Damage 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.; HP
where some players aren’t munchkins (it could happen!) and 10[0];Will13[0];Per13[0];FP12[0];BasicSpeed6.00
desire125-pointcharacters,orcontrolmultipledelvers,some [0];BasicMove6[0].
ofthemworth125points.Formoreonthesepossibilities,see Advantages: 20 points chosen from among ST +1 or +2
AsLow-PoweredDelvers(pp.32-33).Afurtherapplicationisto [10/level], DX +1 [20], IQ +1 [20], Will +1 to +4 [5/level],
providethecoreabilitiesof250-pointheroes–simplyaddone Per+1to+4[5/level],AcuteSenses(any)[2/level],Alcohol
ofthe125-pointlensesunderAsCustomDelvers(pp.33-41). Tolerance[1],Appearance(Attractive,Handsome,orVery
Beware that there’s no true 1:1 correspondence between Handsome)[4,12,or16],Charisma1-4[5/level],Cultural
thesetemplatesandthe250-pointonesinDungeonFantasy1- Adaptability [10], Eidetic Memory [5] or Photographic
14. You can certainly use 125-point templates in a “starting Memory [10], Empathy† [15], Fearlessness [2/level] or
adventurers” campaign. You can often get close to particular Unfazeable[15],HonestFace[1],Intuition[15],Language
higher-powered templates (see Niche Substitution, p. 5) and, Talent[10],Languages(any)[2-6/language],LiftingST1-3
with the addition of 125-point lenses and suitable choices of [3/level], Luck [15], Musical Ability 1-2 [10/level], No
templateandlensoptions,youcangetanycharacteryoucould Hangover[1],PenetratingVoice[1],RapierWit†[5],Sig-
createusingthe250-pointtemplates.Butafewtoughprofes- nature Gear [Varies], Smooth Operator 1 [15], Social
sions – like the bard, martial artist, and ninja – need 250+ Chameleon [5], Voice [10], Wealth (Comfortable or
points to buy definitive abilities, and are nonstarters at 125 Wealthy)[10or20],orWildTalent1[20].
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Niche Substitution
Apartythatlacksoomphorexpertiseinanareamay 125-pointhenchman,a125-pointPC(seeAsLow-Powered
try to remedy this deficit with henchmen – or with Delvers,pp.32-33),orasthebasisfora250-pointPC(see
unusual PCs. This table shows which characters built AsCustomDelvers,pp.33-41).
withtherulesinHenchmencanpinch-hitforhigh-pow- Bargain: The 62-point template from Bargain
ereddelversfromotherDungeonFantasyvolumes.Read Henchmen (pp.18-25) that might suffice – barely.
thecolumnsasfollows: Generally,there’snoequivalent!
Lens:The125-pointlens(es)frompp.34-41thatwould
Hero: The 250-point template that needs substitution
giveareasonablesubstitutewhenaddedtoany125-point
(withapagereferencetotherelevantDungeon Fantasy
template. Combining this with a template in the “Stan-
work).
dard”columnonthesamelinegivessomethingespecially
Standard: The 125-point template(s) from Standard
closetothetemplateinthe“Hero”column.
Henchmen (pp. 4-18) that can replace this template as a
Hero Standard Bargain Lens
Artificer(Sages,p.5) Sage – Gadgeteer
Assassin(Ninja,p.9) Brute,Cutpurse,orKiller – BurglarorVeteran
Barbarian(Adventurers,pp.4-5) Brute – Veteran
Bard(Adventurers,pp.5-6) Agent – Troubadour
Cleric(Adventurers,pp.6-7) Initiate * Priest
Demonologist(Summoners,pp.6-7) Apprentice * Adept
Druid(Adventurers,p.7) Initiate * Priest
Elementalist(Summoners,pp.9-10) Apprentice * Adept
EvilCleric(TheNextLevel,p.23) Initiate * Priest
HolyWarrior(Adventurers,pp.7-8) Squire – Champion
Innkeeper(Taverns,p.8) Agent Servant Treasure-Hunter
Knight(Adventurers,pp.8-9) Archer,Brute,orSquire Guard Veteran
MartialArtist(Adventurers,pp.9-10) Skirmisher – Monk
Mentalist(Psi,pp.15-16) – – Psi
Necromancer(Summoners,pp.13-14) Apprentice * Adept
Ninja(Ninja,p.8) KillerorSkirmisher – Genin
Scholar(Sages,pp.8-9) Sage – Learned
Scout(Adventurers,pp.10-11) Archer Guard Veteran
Shaman(Summoners,pp.16-17) Initiate * Priest
Swashbuckler(Adventurers,pp.11-12) Skirmisher – Veteran
Thief(Adventurers,pp.12-13) AgentorCutpurse – BurglarorTreasure-Hunter
UnholyWarrior(TheNextLevel,p.27) Brute,Killer,orSquire – Champion
Wizard(Adventurers,p.13) Apprentice * Adept
* Agaggleofcultistsmightsuffice,wherebolsteringanexistingspellcasterofthistypewoulddo.
Disadvantages:-25pointschosenfromamongChummy[-5] ofthoseskillsbyalevel.• Optionally,sacrificetwochoices
or Gregarious [-10], Code of Honor (Gentleman’s) [-10], toboostMerchantbyalevel.
Curious [-5*], Greed [-15*], Miserliness‡ [-10*], Overcon- SecondarySkills:AnysevenofAreaKnowledge(City)(E)IQ
fidence [-5*], Sense of Duty (Adventuring companions) [1]-13;Acting,Disguise,Gambling,Heraldry,Interrogation,
[-5], Stubbornness [-5], or Xenophilia [-10*]. • Another or Smuggling, all (A) IQ-1 [1]-12; Sex Appeal (A) HT-1
-25pointschosenfromamongthosetraitsorCompulsive [1]-11; Intimidation (A) Will-1 [1]-12; Body Language, Lip
Carousing[-5*],CompulsiveGambling‡[-5*],Compulsive Reading,orUrbanSurvival,all(A)Per-1[1]-12;DetectLies
Lying[-15*],CompulsiveSpending‡[-5*],Gluttony[-5*], (H) Per-2 [1]-11; 1 point to raise one of those skills by a
Impulsiveness [-10*], Lecherousness [-15*], Odious Per- level;or1pointforanadditionalprimaryskillatonelevel
sonal Habits [-5 to -15], Overweight [-1] or Fat [-3], or lower. • One of Broadsword, Rapier, Saber, Shortsword,
Post-CombatShakes[-5*]. Smallsword,orStaff,all(A)DX+1[4]-13.• Eitherspend4
Primary Skills: Merchant (A) IQ+1 [4]-14. • Any six of Cur- pointstoimprovethepreviousskillto14,or selecttwoof
rentAffairs(any),Gesture,orSavoir-Faire(HighSociety), Brawling,Crossbow,Fast-Draw(any),Knife,Shield(Buck-
all (E) IQ+1 [2]-14; Connoisseur (any), Fast-Talk, Propa- ler),orThrownWeapon(Knife),all(E)DX+1[2]-13;Bow,
ganda, Public Speaking, Streetwise, or Writing, all (A) IQ Cloak, Main-Gauche, or Throwing, all (A) DX [2]-12; or 2
[2]-13; Diplomacy (H) IQ-1 [2]-12; Carousing (E) HT+1 pointstoraiseoneofthoseskillsbyalevel.
[2]-13;Scrounging(E)Per+1[2]-14;or2pointstoraiseone
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BackgroundSkills:FourofClimbing,Dancing,Filch,Riding improved Smuggling, city-oriented abilities (Area Knowledge
(any),orStealth,all(A)DX-1[1]-11;PickpocketorSleight and Urban Survival), and the likes of Acting, Disguise, and
of Hand, both (H) DX-2 [1]-10; First Aid (E) IQ [1]-13; Gambling. Filch, Pickpocket, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
ResearchorTeaching,both(A)IQ-1[1]-12;Hiking(A)HT-1 makefinebackgroundaccompaniments.
[1]-11;orObservationorSearch,both(A)Per-1[1]-12. Herald:Atrueheraldisanofficerofthehighandmighty–
but“crier”soundslikeasissy.Yourspecialtyishelpingclients
* Multipliedforself-controlnumber;seep.B120.
getworkandmakingthemlookgoodsothatthey(andyou!)stay
† IftheagentacquiresBard-Songabilities,Empathyand/or
employed. Eidetic Memory is valuable for recalling exploits;
RapierWitcanbefoldedintothatpowerandreducedincost,
PenetratingVoice,forshoutingpraises;andSocialChameleon,
andthepointsthissavesputtowardBardicTalent.
for negotiations with the hoity-toity. Chummy and Sense of
‡ Miserliness is incompatible with Compulsive Gambling
Dutygivepersonalloyaltythatcangetyouhired,CodeofHonor
andSpending.
impresses,andCompulsiveLyingisavirtue(right?).TakeCur-
rentAffairstoferretoutjobs,Savoir-Faire(HighSoci-
ety)todealwiththosewhopaybest,Propagandaand
Public Speaking to spread theword, andWritingto
recordthestory.OtherknowledgemightincludeHer-
aldry – but Interrogation, Research, and Per-based
skillsareallmoreusefulforpickingupleads,spotting
distraughtprinces,andavoidingdishonestjoboffers.
Mediator: The mediator is the chap sent over to
the ogres with a white flag and a bag of coins – or
whonegotiatestermswithdemonsandgodsindeals
involving souls and wishes. Given the variety of
weirdosacrossthebargainingtable,CulturalAdapt-
ability, Language Talent, and Languages are all
handy. Overconfidence and Xenophilia can help
explain why you’d do this. Boosted Diplomacy and
Gesture are vital, beyond which you may find
Savoir-Faire handy for parleying with elf lords,
Streetwiseusefulforconspiringwithbrigands,and
Writinggoodforpenningransomnotes.Worthwhile
supportingskillsareActingandDisguiseforposing
asanelflordorabrigand,andlotsofIntimidation.
High Will deserves a special mention; it improves
Customization Notes Intimidation and thwarts rivals who would cheat by
usingmindcontrol.
Theonlycertaintyforanagentisthathe’sadeptatwheeling
Mr.IGotIt:Otherwiseknownas“Mr.Don’tAskMeWhere
and dealing, explaining the high IQ and mandatory Merchant
IGotIt,”youfindyourmastersthegeartheyneed.Improved
skill.Beyondthis,manyagentsaregeneralists,buttherearespe-
DX is indispensable if you intend to steal – if not, then Lift-
cialistarchetypes.TheGMmayrequiretheplayersofadventur-
ingST,SignatureGear,andWealthallfitanequipment-ori-
ersseekingagenthenchmentospecifyoneofthese:
ented role. Bosses will greatly appreciate Miserliness and
Bard-in-Training: Bardic colleges are choosy about admis- Sense of Duty, but may fire you over Compulsive Gambling
sions,andfavorstudentswhoalreadyhavesomeofCharisma, orSpending.IncreasedMerchantisalwayshandy,andworks
Empathy,MusicalAbility,RapierWit,andVoice.Gooddisad- well alongside Connoisseur for knowing prices, Scrounging
vantages are those that would inspire someone to go see the for finding free stuff, and Streetwise for procuring poison,
world:Curious,Impulsiveness,Overconfidence,andXenophilia. necromantic gear, etc. Don’t overlook Area Knowledge,
Bardsstudyadiverseskillset,butit’spossibletostartwithmuch Smuggling,andUrbanSurvival,either.AndifyouraiseDX,
of it by spreading points among Acting, Carousing, Current you might as well add Climbing, Filch, and Stealth for bur-
Affairs,DetectLies,Diplomacy,Fast-Talk,Heraldry,Interroga- gling,andmaybePickpocketforgoodmeasure.
tion, Intimidation, Propaganda, Public Speaking, Savoir-Faire,
andStreetwiseinsteadofgoingforahighlevelinanarrowfield. A
PPRENTICE
ShowierbackgroundskillslikeDancingandSleightofHandare
alsofitting. 125points
Fence: The fence is more future thief than would-be bard,
You’reastudentofthearcane–mostlikelyabuddingwiz-
hisareabeingunderworldcontactsandunloadingloot.Fear-
ard, but possibly a newly minted specialist in the field of
lessnessbefitssomeoneaccustomedtonegotiatingwithscum,
demonology,elementalism,ornecromancy.Youmightbean
while Wealthsuitsthesuccessfuldealer.Greedisderigueur,
actualapprenticetoaseniorpractitionerofyourart,anadvi-
andOdiousPersonalHabitsarecommon–butavoidCodeof
sortoanexpertinanotherfieldofmagic,orayoungscholar
Honor.AfenceshouldseizetheoptiontoboostMerchantand
earningtuitionfeesforfuturestudiesbyworkingfordelversin
assigntwoofhisremainingprimaryskillchoicestoStreetwise;
direneedofaspellcaster.Adventuringisawonderfullearning
beyond that, Connoisseur is handy for knowing true worth,
experience, but risky. With your limited abilities, you must
andFast-Talk,forlyingaboutit.Valuablesecondaryskillsare
oftenfallbackonweapons,stealth,andrunningaway!
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SpecialAbilitiesandSpells:Selectoneofthese35-pointpack-
Attributes:ST10[0];DX11[20];IQ13[60];HT11[10]. agesoftraits,addinganyunusedadvantagepoints(above)
Secondary Characteristics: Damage 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.; HP tothediscretionaryadvantagesandspells:
10[0];Will13[0];Per12[-5];FP12[3];BasicSpeed5.00
Demonologist: Demonic Attunement 2 [16]. • 19 points total
[-10];BasicMove5[0].
inanycomboofDemonicAttunement3[8],Demonological
Advantages: 21pointschosenfromamongDX+1[20],IQ+1
abilities,anddemonologistspells(Summoners,p.8).Each
[20],HT+1or+2[10/level],Will+1to+4[5/level],FP+1to
spellwillbeeither(H)IQ[1]-13or(VH)IQ-1[1]-12withthe
+7[3/level],Autotrance[1],Channeling(Specialized†,-50%)
+2forDemonicAttunement.
[5]orChanneling[10],EideticMemory[5]orPhotographic
Elementalist(Generalist):ElementalInfluence2(AllElements)
Memory[10],Fearlessness[2/level],Intuition[15],Language
[20].• 15pointstotalinanycomboofElementalInfluence
Talent[10],Languages(any)[2-6/language],LicensedExor-
3 [10], Elemental abilities, and elementalist spells
cist† (Summoners, p. 5) [1], Luck [15], Medium (Special-
(Summoners, pp. 10-11). Each spell will be either (H) IQ
ized†,-50%)[5]orMedium[10],MindShield[4/level],Night
[1]-13or(VH)IQ-1[1]-12withthe+2forElementalInfluence.
Vision1-5[1/level],SignatureGear[Varies],SlayerTraining
Elementalist(Specialist):ElementalInfluence2(OneElement)
(Summoners,p.7)[Varies],SpiritBadge(Summoners,p.5)
[16].• 19pointstotalinanycomboofElementalInfluence
[1],SpiritEmpathy(Specialized†,-50%)[5]orSpiritEmpa-
3 [8], Elemental abilities, and elementalist spells for your
thy[10],SpiritWeapon(Summoners,p.5)[1],orWildTal-
element.Eachspellwillbeeither(H)IQ[1]-13or(VH)IQ-1
ent 1 (Retention, +25%; Focused, Magical, -20%) [21].
[1]-12withthe+2forElementalInfluence.
• Optionally,spendsomeorallofthesepointsonadditional
Necromancer:Deathliness2[16].• 19pointstotalinanycombo
specialabilitiesandspells(seebelow).
ofDeathliness3[8],Necromanticabilities,anddeathlyspells
Disadvantages: -20 points chosen from among Appearance
(Summoners,p.15).Eachspellwillbeeither(H)IQ[1]-13
(Unattractive,Ugly,orHideous)[-4,-8,or-16],Curious[-5*],
or(VH)IQ-1[1]-12withthe+2forDeathliness.
Disturbing Voice [-10], Frightens Animals [-10], Obsession
Wizard: Magery 2 [25]. • 10 points total in either Magery 3
(Becometheworld’smostpowerfuldemonologist,elemental-
[10] or 10 wizardly spells, which will be either (H)
ist,necromancer,orwizard)[-10*],PhantomVoices(Annoy-
IQ [1]-13 or (VH) IQ-1 [1]-12 with the +2 for Magery.
ing) [-5], Pyromania [-5*], Skinny [-5], Social Stigma
• Apprentice wizards should add their Magery level to
(Excommunicated)‡ [-10], Unfit [-5] or Very Unfit [-15],
Thaumatology,ifchosen.
UnnaturalFeatures1-5[-1/level],orWeirdnessMagnet[-15].
• Another-15pointschosenfromamongtheprevioustraits * Multipliedforself-controlnumber;seep.B120.
orAbsent-Mindedness[-15],BadTemper[-10*],Callous[-5], † Chooseonespecialty:Demons,Elementals,orGhosts.
Clueless [-10], Combat Paralysis [-15], Cowardice [-10*], ‡ Helpfulclericalspells(suchashealing)workat-3onyou.
Greed[-15*],Impulsiveness[-10*],Jealousy[-10],Klutz[-5] Harmfulonesaren’taffected!
orTotalKlutz[-15],Loner[-5*],LowPainThreshold[-10],
NervousStomach[-1],NoSenseofHumor[-10],Oblivious Customization Notes
[-5],OdiousPersonalHabits[-5to-15],Overconfidence[-5*], The obvious choice is that of which art you pursue.
Paranoia[-10],Post-CombatShakes[-5*],Selfish[-5*],Sense Taking spells and special abilities as read, there are other
ofDuty(Adventuringcompanions)[-5],Stubbornness[-5],or considerations:
Wealth(Struggling)[-10].
Primary Skills: Four of Hidden Lore (Demons, Elementals, Demonologist:AbuddingdemonologistwillfindFearlessness
MagicItems,MagicalWritings,SecretWritings,Spirits,or andMindShieldvaluable,demonsbeingwhattheyare,along
Undead) or Occultism, both (A) IQ [2]-13; Alchemy or with demon-specific Medium and Spirit Empathy (but avoid
Thaumatology, both (VH) IQ-2 [2]-11; or 2 points to raise Channeling!). Playing to type, he may want Disturbing Voice,
oneofthoseskillsbyalevel. Frightens Animals, Social Stigma, and reduced Appearance –
Secondary Skills: Sixof Hazardous Materials(Magical), Hid- but those can come later, and Impulsiveness and Overconfi-
denLore(any),Research,Speed-Reading,Teaching,orWrit- dencebettersuitthetyro.Asforknowledge,decentHiddenLore
ing, all (A) IQ-1 [1]-12; Expert Skill (Natural Philosophy or (Demons) and Occultism levels are advised, and Psychology
Thanatology), Philosophy, Physiology (monster type), Psy- (Demons) and Theology can prove useful. Given the conse-
chology (Demons or Elementals), or Theology, all (H) IQ-2 quences of failure around demons, a sensible path is raising
[1]-11;ExorcismorMeditation,both(H)Will-2[1]-11;or1 Will, buying Licensed Exorcist, and emphasizing Exorcism;
pointtoraiseoneofthoseskillsbyalevel.• OneofBroad- anotherissplurgingonbetterIQandDemonicAttunementso
sword, Rapier, Shortsword, Smallsword, or Staff, all (A) thatthespellsactuallywork.
DX+1[4]-12.• Eitherspend4pointstoimprovetheprevious Elementalist: An apprentice elementalist must first select
skill to 13, or select two of Crossbow, Fast-Draw (Knife, either the general path or a specialist one. His remaining
Potion,orSword),InnateAttack(any),Knife,Shield,Shield choicesarepersonal.Ifhelikespotentoffensivespells,rais-
(Buckler),orThrownWeapon(DartorKnife),all(E)DX+1 ingFPissmart–butathoughtfulscholarmightpreferChan-
[2]-12;Throwing(A)DX[2]-11;Sling(H)DX-1[2]-10;or2 neling,Medium,and/orSpiritEmpathy.Disadvantageshould
pointstoraiseoneofthoseskillsbyalevel. be suitably emphatic: Clueless for airheads, Impulsiveness
BackgroundSkills:FourofClimbingorStealth,both(A)DX-1 for watery types, Pyromania for the fiery, Stubbornness for
[1]-10; Body Sense (H) DX-2 [1]-9; First Aid or Gesture, thoseanchoredintheearth,etc.Obviousskillsareimproved
both(E)IQ[1]-13;CartographyorFast-Talk,both(A)IQ-1 AlchemyandHiddenLore(Elementals),supportedbyExpert
Skill (Natural Philosophy) and Psychology (Elementals).
[1]-12;Hiking(A)HT-1[1]-10;Scrounging(E)Per[1]-12;or
Becauseelementaliststendtogetoutwheretheelementsare,
ObservationorSearch,both(A)Per-1[1]-11.
considerCartographyandHiking,too.
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Necromancer:Dealingwiththeundeaddemandsafewof Carousing[-5*],Intolerance(Urbanites)[-5],Loner[-5*],No
Autotrance, Channeling, Licensed Exorcist, Medium, Slayer SenseofHumor[-10],Obsession(Slaysomespecifictypeof
Training, Spirit Badge, Spirit Empathy, and Spirit Weapon; monster)[-5*],OdiousPersonalHabits[-5to-15],Paranoia
for the novice, such things can prove more practical than [-10], Phobia (Crowds) [-15*], Vow (Never sleep indoors)
spells and special abilities. Fearlessness and extra HT can [-10],Wealth(Struggling)[-10],orWounded[-5].
helphimresistthejob’semotionalandphysicaldangers.Dis- Primary Skills: One of these three 16-point missile-weapons
advantagesshouldn’tbetooextreme,lesttheyleadtobarkvs. packages:
bitedisparities,butObsessionisnigh-customary,andFright-
1. Bow (A) DX+3 [12]-16 and Fast-Draw (Arrow) (E) DX+2
ensAnimals,Skinny,andUnattractivearedistressinglycom-
[4]-15.
mon. Exorcism, Expert Skill (Thanatology), Hidden Lore
2. Crossbow (E) DX+4 [12]-17 and Fast-Draw (Arrow) (E)
(Undead),Occultism,andTheologyareworthemphasizing–
DX+2[4]-15.
and Slayer Training works best with one good combat skill
3.Sling(H)DX+3[16]-16.
forapointymeleeweapon.
Wizard: Junior wizards outnumber other apprentices, but Secondary Skills: Five of Climbing or Stealth, both (A) DX
theirgeneralistabilitiesarecostly.Whileanycastercanbene- [2]-13; Camouflage (E) IQ+1 [2]-11; Armoury (Missile
fitfrom extraFP,advantage pointsarearguablybestused to Weapons), Cartography, Leadership, Navigation (Land),
garnerIQ13,Magery3,and21spells,oralternativelyIQ14, Shadowing,orTraps,all(A)IQ[2]-10;Mimicry(BirdCalls)
Magery2,and11spells.Absent-Mindedness,Curious,Oblivi- orTactics,both(H)IQ-1[2]-9;Hiking(A)HT[2]-11;Obser-
ous, Unnatural Features, and Weirdness Magnet are classic vation, Survival (any), or Tracking, all (A) Per [2]-12; or 2
wizard traits – but given what the Guild charges, Wealth pointstoraiseoneofthoseskillsbyalevel.• Oneofthese
(Struggling)ismorecommon.TheonlyvitalskillisThauma- two8-pointmeleeskillspackages:
tology; however, the Magic Items and Magical Writings spe-
1.OneofAxe/Mace,Broadsword,Shortsword,orSpear,all(A)
cialtiesofHiddenLorecanattractemployersandidentifytools
DX+1[4]-14,andShield(E)DX+2[4]-15.
andtextbooksinthefield.Don’tomitInnateAttack(forMissile
2.OneofAxe/Mace,Broadsword,Polearm,Shortsword,Spear,
spells),Teaching(forsharingyourformermaster’ssecretswith
orStaff,all(A)DX+2[8]-15.
yourcurrentone),orFast-Talk(formisleadingrubesandeven
yourbossaboutwhatspellsyouknow). BackgroundSkills:SixofBrawling,Fast-Draw(any),Jumping,
Knife, Knot-Tying, or Thrown Weapon (any), all (E) DX
A [1]-13;Boating(Unpowered),Bolas,Boxing,Riding(Horse),
RCHER
SpearThrower,Throwing,orWrestling,all(A)DX-1[1]-12;
125points First Aid or Gesture, both (E) IQ [1]-10; Connoisseur
Youmightnotbeafull-onscout,butyou’renomeangrunt. (Weapons),Gambling,orWeatherSense,all(A)IQ-1[1]-9;
You’ve made a career out of riddling things with arrows (or Carousing or Swimming, both (E) HT [1]-11; Running (A)
bolts, or sling bullets), and you’ve put in your time in guard HT-1[1]-10;Intimidation(A)Will-1[1]-9;Scrounging(E)Per
unitsandmilitias,orskinningbeastsinthebush.Troubleis, [1]-12;1pointtoraiseoneoftheseskillsbyalevel;or1point
being a hunter or a soldier offers limited pay and glory, and foranothernon-meleesecondaryskillatonelevellower.
oftennoneatall. . .whichiswhyyou’resellingyourskillson
* Multipliedforself-controlnumber;seep.B120.
theopenmarket.Thedelver’slifeinvolvesgreatrisks,butthe
rewards are proportional – or so you’ve heard. Whatever the Customization Notes
truthmightbe,you’llcertainlygettoshootthingsalot!
The archer has a surprising number of choices available.
Attributes:ST13[30];DX13[60];IQ10[0];HT11[10]. Firsthemustdecidewhetherhe’sagenuinebowman,anarm-
Secondary Characteristics: Damage 1d/2d-1; BL 34 lbs.; HP bruster(crossbowman),oraslinger.Thefirsttwowoulddowell
13[0];Will10[0];Per12[10];FP11[0];BasicSpeed6.00 toselectArmoury(MissileWeapons)asasecondaryskill.That’s
[0];BasicMove6[0]. overkillforasling,whichwouldbenefitmorefromScrounging
Advantages: 25 points chosen from among ST +1 or +2 (forfindingsuitableslingprojectiles)asabackgroundskill.
[10/level],DX+1[20],IQ+1[20],HT+1or+2[10/level],Per Afterthat,there’sthematterofwherehelearnedhisskills.
+1to+5[5/level],BasicSpeed+1.00[20],BasicMove+1to Likelyanswersinclude:
+3 [5/level], Absolute Direction [5], Acute Vision [2/level],
Huntsman:Thehuntsmanmaytakeuparmsagainstmenin
AlcoholTolerance[1],BornWarLeader1-4[5/level],Com-
wartime,buthelearnedhisvocationinthewilds,tofeedand
batReflexes[15],DangerSense[15],Fearlessness[2/level],
clothehimselfandhisfamily.ThiscallsforAcuteVision,Out-
Fit [5] or Very Fit [15], Heroic Archer [20], High Pain
doorsman,andabove-averagePer(andnotespeciallyformili-
Threshold [10], Luck [15], Night Vision 1-9 [1/level], Out-
tary talents such as Born War Leader and Combat Reflexes).
doorsman 1 or 2 [10 or 20], Peripheral Vision [15], Rapid
Classic disadvantages for this type are Honesty and Sense of
Healing[5],SignatureGear[Varies],WeaponBond[1],or
Duty – and Intolerance (Urbanites), more rustic Odious Per-
WeaponMaster(Bow)[20].
sonalHabits,Phobia(Crowds),andVow(Neversleepindoors)
Disadvantages:-15pointschosenfromamongBloodlust[-10*],
all fit. Poorer hunters use Sling, but most favor Bow. Useful
Callous[-5],CodeofHonor(Pirate’sorSoldier’s)[-5or-10],
skillsforstalkinggameareCamouflage,Stealth,Survival,and
Greed[-15*],Honesty[-10*],Overconfidence[-5*],Senseof
Tracking,andSpearisalikelyweaponchoicefordealingwith
Duty (Adventuring companions or Nation) [-5 or -10],
larger prey (although Axe/Mace for hatchets also works). Any
or Stubbornness [-5]. • Another -35 points chosen from
huntsmanwhoknowswhat’sgoodforhimwillhaveKnifeand
amongtheprevioustraitsorBadTemper[-10*],Compulsive
WeatherSense,too.
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Levy:Ifanarcherofthiscaliberisaconscriptratherthana B
RUTE
pro,oddsarethathe’sa“natural,”hisabilitiesshapedmoreby
talentthantraining.SuperiorSTorDXislikely;DangerSense 125points
ismoresuitablethanCombatReflexes;andLuckdefinitelyfits. You’re an inexperienced barbarian, an uncouth knight-in-
He’sacandidateforBloodlust–itwouldexplainapart-timer training, or even a muscular would-be assassin. You’re kept
withagiftforkilling–butthat’sitfordefinitivedisadvantages. aroundasabodyguardora“meatshield,”orforclose-inmus-
Allthreemissileskillsetswork,althoughBowandSlingbest cle.Youcanusemissileweapons,butyou’renoarcher(pp.8-
suit huntsmen-turned-recruits. Other valuable skills are like- 9)–that’sjustabackupplanforwhenyouendupstuckoutside
wiseasforahuntsman;thenagain,apersonborntofillthis meleerange.Youliketomixitupwithaheavyweapon,and
role might have Leadership and Tactics, bolstered by Born preferheavyarmorifyoucangetit.Outsidethedungeon,you
War Leader. Melee skills should cover inexpensive weapons: mightatbestearnahandfulofsilveraweekguarding(orrob-
Staff, Spear, maybe Axe/Mace. bing!) caravans. In the dungeon,
Someone with an inborn knack the risks are greater but so are
forrangedcombatislikelytohave therewards.
Bolas, Spear Thrower, Throwing,
and/orThrownWeapon,too. Attributes: ST 14 [40]; DX 13
Scout: Someone on his way [60];IQ10[0];HT12[20].
Secondary Characteristics:
to becoming a full-fledged scout
(Adventurers,pp.10-11)willwant Damage1d/2d;BL39lbs.;HP
that profession’s abilities. Choose 14[0];Will10[0];Per10[0];
some combination of higher IQ, FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6.00
improved Per, and Outdoorsman [-5];BasicMove6[0].
toboostthediverseskillsneededto Advantages: 25 points chosen
excelatthislineofwork.Custom- from among ST +1 or +2
arily on the somber, introverted [10/level], DX +1 [20], HT +1
side, scouts have mental problem or +2 [10/level], HP +1 to +5
such as Callous, Loner, and No [2/level],Per+1to+5[5/level],
Sense of Humor – but also quite Basic Speed +1.00 [20],
oftenCodeofHonor,Honesty,and Basic Move +1 to +3 [5/level],
SenseofDuty,tokeepthemfight- Absolute Direction [5], Acute
ing the good fight when they’re Vision [2/level], Alcohol Toler-
on their own. A bigger deal is ance [1], Ambidexterity [5],
training:Bowisagiven;pathfinder Animal Friend 1-4 [5/level],
skillslikeCartography,Navigation, BornWarLeader1-4[5/level],
andObservationarepreferred;and CombatReflexes[15],Discrim-
furtherabilitiesmayincludeBoat- inatory Smell [15], Enhanced
ing, Running, and Swimming for Block1[5],EnhancedParry1
getting around, plus Weather (One Melee Weapon skill) [5],
Senseforknowingwhentohunker Fearlessness[2/level],Fit[5]or
down. Such “rangers” customarily VeryFit[15],HardtoKill[2/level],
favorswords,soaddBroadswordorShortswordformelee. HardtoSubdue[2/level],HighPainThreshold[10],Lifting
Veteran: The long-serving professional soldier is more a ST1-3[3/level],Luck[15],MagicResistance[2/level],Night
knight (Adventurers, pp. 8-9) than a scout. He tends to have Vision 1-9 [1/level], Outdoorsman 1 or 2 [10 or 20], Pene-
overtly military traits, meaning advantages like Born War tratingVoice[1],PeripheralVision[15],RapidHealing[5]
LeaderandCombatReflexes,anddisadvantagessuchasSense orVeryRapidHealing[15],ResistanttoDisease(+3)or(+8)
ofDuty,CodeofHonor,andWounded(the“oldwarwound”). [3 or 5], Resistant to Poison (+3) [5], Signature Gear
He’s themostlikelytypeofarchertopreferCrossbow, andto [Varies], Striking ST 1 or 2 [5 or 10], Temperature Toler-
havethemoremartialsecondaryskills:Leadership,Tactics,and ance1or2[1or2],WeaponBond[1],orWeaponMaster
better-than-usualArmoury.Meleechoicesdependonhisformer (OneWeapon)[20].
employer’swealth,butPolearmorSpearisasafebet,whileStaff Disadvantages: -20 points chosen from among Bad Temper
isimprobable.Remainingabilitiesshouldberough-and-tumble [-10*],Berserk[-10*],Bloodlust[-10*],Bully[-10*],Callous
–Brawling,Carousing,Gambling,Wrestling,etc.(oftenaccom- [-5],CodeofHonor(Pirate’sorStaysBought)[-5],(Soldier’s)
panied by Alcohol Tolerance and Compulsive Carousing). An [-10], or (Chivalry) [-15], or Social Stigma (Criminal or
interesting variant is the crusty sergeant, with good IQ and Minority Group) [-5 or -10]. • Another -25 points chosen
pointsinIntimidation. fromamongtheprevioustraitsorAppearance(Unattractive
orUgly)[-4or-8],CompulsiveCarousing[-5*],EasytoRead
Afinalandfairlymajordecisioniswhetherthearcherissim- [-10], Greed [-15*], Ham-Fisted 1 or 2 [-5 or -10], Horrible
plyawarriorwho’sgoodwithmissileweaponsorsomeonewith Hangovers [-1], Language: Spoken (Native)/Written (None)
a supernatural talent for such matters. In the latter case, pick [-3],Impulsiveness[-10*],LowTL1or2[-5or-10],Odious
Bowforsure,andignoreasmuchoftheaboveadviceasisnec- Personal Habits [-5 to -15], Overconfidence [-5*], Phobia
essary to afford Heroic Archer or Weapon Master, typically (Crowds) [-15*], Phobia (Machinery) [-5*], Sense of Duty
alongsideSignatureGearandWeaponBondforadecent-qual- (Adventuring companions or Nation) [-5 or -10], Stubborn-
ityweapon. ness[-5],Wealth(Struggling)[-10],orWounded[-5].
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Primary Skills: Brawling (E) DX [1]-13 or Boxing (A) DX-1 LeaderandLeadership(ifthey’reanygood),orjustIntimidation
[1]-12; Knife (E) DX [1]-13; and Sumo Wrestling or (ifnot).Hikingisusefulforlongmarches,butmarinesshould
Wrestling, both (A) DX-1 [1]-12. • One of these three 16- pickSeamanship.TakeCodeofHonortobeareliablesoldier,
pointmeleeskillspackages: Woundedfortheoldwarvet,orGreedforapuremercenary.
StreetThug:Noteveryonelearnstofightinthemilitary.You
1.OneofAxe/Mace,Broadsword,Shortsword,orSpear,all(A)
got your “training” on the city’s mean streets! Social Stigma
DX+3[12]-16;orFlail(H)DX+2[12]-15.• Shield(E)DX+2
(Criminal)andGreedfitthearchetype.Carousing,Gambling,
[4]-15.
andStreetwisehelpyoupassthetimeandnavigatetheunder-
2. One of Polearm, Spear, Staff, Two-Handed Axe/Mace, or
world. Your weapons should generally be smaller and more
Two-HandedSword,all(A)DX+4[16]-17;orTwo-Handed
concealable–e.g.,pickAxe/Macefora(literal)hatchetmanor
Flail(H)DX+3[16]-16.
Shortswordforasword-pointthief–andyououghttoconsider
3. One of Axe/Mace, Broadsword, Polearm, Shortsword, or
raisingyourKnifeandunarmedskills.
Spear,all(A)DX+2[8]-15;orFlail(H)DX+1[8]-14.• Either
twomorechoices,each(A)DX+1[4]-14or(H)DX[4]-13,or
onemoresuchchoiceandShield(E)DX+2[4]-15.
Secondary Skills: Armoury(BodyArmororMeleeWeapons) Monstershavemoreloot,whichyou
(A) IQ [2]-10. • One of Crossbow or Thrown Weapon canplunderwithfewerlegalconsequences.
(Axe/MaceorSpear),all(E)DX+1[2]-14;BoworThrowing,
both(A)DX[2]-13;orSling(H)DX-1[2]-12.
Background Skills: Seven of Forced Entry (E) DX [1]-13;
Climbing,Riding(HorseorCamel),orStealth,all(A)DX-1
C
UTPURSE
[1]-12;FirstAid,Gesture,orSeamanship,all(E)IQ[1]-10;
Animal Handling (any), Gambling, Heraldry, Leadership,
125points
Merchant,Streetwise,orWeatherSense,all(A)IQ-1[1]-9;
You have straightforward expertise in the less-than-
Tactics(H)IQ-2[1]-8;Carousing(E)HT[1]-12;Hiking(A)
straightforwardartsofstealing,stalking,andshanking.You’re
HT-1 [1]-11; Intimidation (A) Will-1 [1]-9; Observation or
nohighfalutinninjaassassinormasterthief,butyou’recom-
Survival(any),both(A)Per-1[1]-9;1pointtoraiseoneof
fortable sneaking around,doingdeedsthat“heroes” consider
theseskillsbyalevel;or1pointtoraiseaprimaryunarmed
beneaththem.Indeed,yourworkasahenchmanisdefinedby
skillorKnifebyalevel.
this:Spellcasters–evenself-righteousclerics–retainyoutoget
* Multipliedforself-controlnumber;seep.B120. holdofartifactsandgrimoiresthateludetheirpowers,while
clankingwarriorsseethetacticalvalueinyourgiftforstealth.
Customization Notes And not everybody fancies the attention that hiring a fancy
Whatkindofbruteyouaredependsonyourbackground– Guildthiefwouldbring.
notallmuscleisthesame!Therearemanychoices,including:
Attributes:ST10[0];DX14[80];IQ12[40];HT10[0].
Bandit: If you explored dungeons and robbed monsters Secondary Characteristics: Damage 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.; HP
instead of lurking in the wilds and taking from caravans, you 10[0];Will12[0];Per12[0];FP10[0];BasicSpeed6.00
wouldbeadelver.Thetransitionmakessense:monstersoften [0];BasicMove6[0].
havemoreloot,whichyoucanplunderwithfewerlegalconse- Advantages: 25 points chosen from among ST +1 or +2
quences. Mix lighter melee choices (Broadsword, Shortsword, [10/level],DX+1[20],IQ+1[20],HT+1or+2[10/level],
andSpeararegood)withBoworThrownWeaponformissile Per+1to+5[5/level],BasicSpeed+1.00[20],BasicMove
support.StreetwiseandMerchantareusefulfordisposingof +1to+3[5/level],Ambidexterity[5],Catfall[10],Combat
loot; Gesture and Stealth, for pulling off ambushes. Social Reflexes[15],DangerSense[15],EnhancedDodge1[15],
Stigma(Criminal)andaSurvivalskillarepracticallyagiven. Flexibility [5] or Double-Jointed [15], High Manual Dex-
Barbarian: You’re foreign, tribal muscle. Outdoorsman and terity 1-4 [5/level], Honest Face [1], Luck [15], Magic
SocialStigma(MinorityGroup)comewiththeterritory.Wealth Resistance[2/level],NightVision1-9[1/level],PerfectBal-
(Struggling), either of the two Phobias, and/or Low TL all fit. ance [15], Peripheral Vision [15], Serendipity 1 [15], Sig-
Berserk,Bloodlust,andCompulsiveCarousingsuitraidertypes. natureGear[Varies],orStrikingST1-4(Onlyonsurprise
Read up on the barbarian (Adventurers, pp. 4-5) for further attack,-60%)[2/level].
inspiration.YoumightevenaddGigantism[0]andbeSM+1.In Disadvantages:-25pointschosenfromamongCodeofHonor
thatcase,reducethecostofST14to36pointsandspendthe4 (Pirate’s or Stays Bought) [-5], Compulsive Lying [-15*],
pointsyousaveonmoreadvantages;asyourarmorwillcostand Curious [-5*], Greed [-15*], Kleptomania [-15*], Laziness
weightwiceasmuch,extraHParehighlyrecommended! [-10], Social Stigma (Criminal) [-5], Trickster [-15*], Vow
Soldier: You learned to fight in some organized force, (Alwayscompletethemission)[-10],orWealth(Struggling
whether mercenary or state-sponsored. Weapon choices will or Poor) [-10 or -15]. • Another -25 points chosen from
define you as much as anything else; decide whether you’re a amongtheprevioustraitsorAppearance(Unattractive,Ugly,
swordsman (perhaps even a two-handed-sword-wielding or Hideous) [-4, -8, or -16], Bad Temper [-10*], Bloodlust
WeaponMaster),ahalberdier(option2or3,withPolearm),a [-10*],Callous[-5],CompulsiveCarousing[-5*],Compulsive
spearman (Spear, and probably Shield), or something else. Gambling [-5*], Compulsive Spending [-5*], Cowardice
Crossbows and thrown weapons make great backup choices. [-10*], Lecherousness [-15*], Loner [-5*], One Eye [-15],
Tactics is a must – you’ll need some idea of how to fight in a Overconfidence [-5*], Post-Combat Shakes [-5*], Sense of
group. Former sergeants or guardsmen might have Born War Duty(Adventuringcompanions)[-5],orSkinny[-5].
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