BtPG Classes

Character Classes

Adventurers are divided into three broad classes, related to how they approach their adventuring careers. The classes are Might, Mien, and Magic.

Adventurers who rely on Might depend on physical solutions to overcome most problems. They may well be quite intelligent, eloquent, or agile, but they always deal with their problems in a direct and usually physical manner.

Adventurers of Might could be called Fighting-men, Rangers, Skalds, Samurai, Paladins, Knights, Barbarians, Soldiers, Mercenaries, etc.

Adventurers who rely on Mien survive on their wits and charm. They may be strong or intelligent, but force of arms or scholarly pursuits are not their way. They deal with their problems by deftly side-stepping or smooth talking.

Adventurers of Mien could be thought of as Thieves, Rogues, Scouts, Bards, Acrobats, Entertainers, Smugglers, Bandits, Outlaws, etc.

Adventurers who rely on Magic depend on unseen eldritch forces to deal with the perils of adventure. They may be strong of arm or glib of tongue, but when trouble starts they summon their magic.

Adventurers of Magic could be thought of as Wizards, Sorcerers, Diviners, Summoners, Fortune Tellers, Soothsayers, etc.

The player is free to use any terms desired to describe his character, but an adventurer of Might has Might as his class, no matter how he is described.

Might

Adds STR in combat

Adds CON to hp

May divide HD among multiple opponents

May wear any armor

May use shields

May use any weapons

Mien

May only wear Light Armor

Subtracts DEX from opponent's HD in combat

May Dodge melee attacks

Adds CHAR to Influence and Reaction checks

Adds DEX to Initiative

Only Surprised on a roll of “1”

May only use Light Weapons

Magic

Adds INT to number of spells known

Adds WIZ to Casting Rolls

May only use a dagger or quarterstaff

Any other weapons used roll on “Brawling” row (But see below)

May use one-handed magic swords beginning at 5th level

May not wear armor, nor use shields