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A bearded veteran in bronze scale armor holds a spear and round shield on a windswept battlefield, banners and smoke behind him.

Warrior

Profession, single-classed

The most common highly trained fighter, found in civilized and uncivilized cultures alike. Specializing only in combat, warriors rise quickly, gain extra attacks sooner than other fighters and may take any number of weapon specializations.

From the book

Warriors are the most widespread of the highly trained fighting professions and appear in nearly every culture, civilized or not. As single-classed specialists in combat they advance quickly in level, gain multiple attacks earlier than other highly trained fighters, and unlike them may hold any number of weapon specializations.

Because their first training centers on weapons, at 1st level they cannot become proficient in weaponless techniques such as martial arts, boxing or wrestling, but from 2nd level they may learn any skill.

Warriors can be of any alignment and earn a living many ways depending on their skills: with thieving skills they may turn brigand or pirate alongside rogues, corsairs or charlatans; with woodlore they may trap, trade or scout; and combat-focused warriors serve as mercenaries or enlisted soldiers, rising through military ranks. The Game Judge is advised that warriors start with the weapons of their homeland and that N.P.C. warriors' gear should reveal their culture and nationality.

Skills by level

  1. Level 1
  2. Level 2
    • +1 to Hit
    • One Additional Weapon
  3. Level 4
    • +1 to Hit
    • Add One Skill (Any Type)
  4. Level 5
    • 2 Attacks per Round
  5. Level 6
    • +1 to Hit
    • One Additional Weapon
  6. Level 8
    • +1 to Hit
    • Add 1 Skill (Any Type)
  7. Level 10
    • +1 to Hit
    • 3 Attacks per Round
  8. Level 12
    • +1 to Hit
    • One Additional Weapon
  9. Level 14, 16, 18, 20, etc.
    • +1 to Hit

At a glance

Minimum attributes
STR 12
Alignment
Any
Combat training
Highly trained
Hit points per level
1 H.P. per point of CON, plus 6 H.P. at first level; then +6 H.P. and any CON bonus per level gained; after 12th level, +1 H.P. per level with no CON bonus (optional rule, page 48)
Special abilities
Any number of weapon specializations (see Skills); multiple attacks earlier than other highly trained fighters; Military rank for soldiers by level: 1st Private or Infantryman, 3rd Sergeant, 5th Lieutenant, 7th Captain, 9th Commander
Free skill choices
Level 1: any 3 combat skills (except Martial Arts I & II, Boxing and Wrestling); levels 4 and 8: one skill of any type
Restrictions
At 1st level, no proficiency in weaponless combat techniques (martial arts, boxing, wrestling); from 2nd level any type of skill may be acquired
Equipment
Game Judge's Note: player/warriors should at least initially be proficient in the weapons most common in their native lands; N.P.C. warriors should carry weapons and armor reflecting their culture, civilization, climate and terrain