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These careers are either meant for people who want to play in a medieval like alternity or to introduce people from from a medieval alternity campaign. Remember that these are only suggestions, you are encouraged to modify these careers to fit your personal hero concept. The careers have been regrouped in under professions.
Combat Specialists
Warrior
A warrior is a soldier or a fighter who specialize in weapons, endurance and heroic feats. He use weapons like the sword, the bow and usually wears armor. These are found in societies ranging from primal to renaissance, but are mostly found in medieval like settings. Warriors are soldiers, grunt, combat specialist, ect.
Skill Package: Armor Operation, Athletics, Throw, Melee Weapons, Blade, bludgeon, Unarmed Attack, Brawl, Stamina, Endurance, Resist Pain, Ranged Weapons Primitive,
Signature Equipment: Bow, sword, shield, wineskin, backpack, coins,
rope, heavy armor
Ranger
A ranger is a wilderness fighter. Using lighter armor, ranged weapons and ambush tactics. Elves are often rangers. These individuals have a close relation with nature.
Perks: Animal Friend
Flaw: Code of Honor, ( Dirt Poor, not obligatory but useful to buy
all the skills in the skill package )
Skill Package: Athletics, Melee Weapons, Blade, Movement, Trailblazing, Stamina, Survival, Acrobatics, Dodge, Ranged Weapons Primitive, Bow, Stealth, Hide, Sneak, Animal Handling, animal training
Signature Equipment: Bow, knives, daggers, sword, cloak, light armor,
pouch, rope, lantern
Knight
A knight represent virtue, faith, power and honor. These characters are good aligned and under a strict code of honor and chivalry. These revered warriors represent the best humanity's has to offer. They go out of their way to help damsels in distress and the like. A high intelligence score is needed to buy all the skills. Another option is to make knights begin as 3 level characters with high intelligence and use all their skill points to purchase skills.
Perks: Celebrity, Faith, Fortitude
Flaw: Code of Honor, Powerful Enemy ( 4 points, represent the fact
that all things bad and evil are inherent enemies of the knight )
Skill Package: Armor Operation, Athletics, Melee Weapons, Blade, Bludgeon, Stamina, Endurance, Resist Pain, Ranged Weapons, Knowledge, First aid, Law, Law enforcement, Animal Handling, animal riding, Awareness, intuition, Culture, Diplomacy, Etiquette, Leadership, inspire
Signature Equipment: Horse, armor, sword, shield, spear, pouch, coins,
religious symbol
Free Agents
Rogue
A rogue is a bandit, a thief. He makes his life robbing people or plying some other criminal trade. He uses stealth, intimidation and skills to accomplish his job. Rogues often join adventuring bands in search of treasure and excitement.
Skill Package: Athletics, Climb, Melee Weapons, Acrobatics, Manipulation, Lockpick, Stealth, Sneak, Street Smart, Criminal Elements, Street Knowledge
Signature Equipment: Lockpicks, leather armor, dagger, short sword,
rope, coins
Assassin
An assassin is a professional trained to kill protected people or to kill without silently and secretly. They rely on poison, dirty tricks, traps and melee and ranged weapons to do their jobs.
Skill Package: Athletics, Melee Weapons, Ranged Weapons Primitive, Stealth, Hide, Shadow, Sneak, Street Smart, Security, Deception
Signature Equipment: Poison, dagger, flash powder, shortword, black
cloak, coins
Scout
The scout either for an army, a king or a mercenary company, ect. His jobs his to trail blaze, spy on enemy forces, find paths and prevent the people to scout works for of upcoming dangers. He is normally a skilled woodsman and uses ranged weapons to permit his escape.
Skill Package: Athletics, Movement, Race, Trailblaze, Stamina, Survival, Ranged Weapons Primitive, Bow, Stealth, Knowledge, Deduce, Investigate, Search, Track
Signature Equipment: Long Bow, leather armor, maps, lens, rations, green
cloak, wineskin, dagger
Diplomat
Bard
The bard is a traveling singer, poet and entertainer who travels the courts of the kingdom to spread news, entertain or in search of profit or a patron. They are singers, dancers and usually performs other acts too. They are also well versed in the politics of the kingdom.
Skill Package: Acrobatics, Daredevil, Manipulation, Prestidigitation,
Knowledge,
Politics, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Musical Instrument,
Sing, Interaction, Charm
suggested skill, Entertainment, Act, dance, Deception,
Interaction, Seduce
Signature Equipment: Musical Instrument, poems, ink, paper, juggling
balls, rope, costumes
Priest
The priest is a religious icon. Someone who preaches, spread and encourage his faith wherever he goes. He usually gives services in a religious gathering place of some sort. A priest can be of almost any religion possible, so his skills and equipment could be tailored to his specific religion.
Perks: Faith
Flaws: Code of Honor, Obsessed(2) religion based
Skill Package: Knowledge, First aid, Religion(2), Law, religious law, court procedures, Awareness, Resolve, Teach, Culture, Diplomacy, Leadership, Inspire
Signature Equipment: Religious Symbols, religious trappings, coins,
Books, Glasses, Holy item
Shaman
Shaman are tribal priest from more primitive cultures or from non-humans races, like wood elves, goblins, ect. These character rely on mysticism and prophecy to influence the tribes their in. Either to profess their traditional religion or cult or just for personal power. Shamans often believe in spirits and the such.
Perks: Faith, Animal friend, celebrity tribe
Flaws: Clueless(2) magic, Code of Honor, Primitive(4)
Skill Package: Knowledge, First aid, Religion, Animal Handling, Culture, Deception, Entertainment, Act, Interaction, Charm, taunt,