Different Characters

Archer

The archer is an excellent marksman. They can read the wind which allows their arrows to fly true. They are very dangerous at long range. Elves are drawn to this profession and are excellent at creating wonderful bows and beautiful light armor for archers. Archers generally prefer to engage enemies at range, but are not unprepared for close range attacks preferring to wield light weight Elf made bladed weapons. Archers also have an understanding of the use of natural remedies for wounds and often carry such healing plants. The archer can also learn how to make and carry special arrows designed to destroy shields. Archers are quick and nimble and thus prefer light armor. Archers do not seek leadership, but do not hesitate to do their duty if called upon to lead.

Symbol—bullseye

Weapons—Bow, elven swords

Special Equipment—Healing plants, special arrows, Elven armor

Levels—
Projectiles?—becomes proficient with bow

Elven weapons—becomes proficient with Elven swords

Get some leaves—becomes proficient with natural remedies

Bring the rain—becomes proficient with using special arrows

Master Archer—becomes a master of all abilities

Brute

The Brute is a ferocious warrior preferring particular heavy and deadly weapons. Brutes, generally poses great strength, and resilience to attacks. Dwarves are drawn to this profession because of their love of armor and heavy weapons such as axes. Brutes generally wear heavy armor to compensate for their generally slow two-handed weapons. They have adopted throwing axes for ranged warfare do to the recent advances in bows. Brutes are stubborn and often only will take orders from one specific person. A tougher warrior you will not find.

Symbol—Hammer and anvil

Weapons—War Hammer, Battle axe

Special equipment—level 3 dwarf armor

Levels--
Get me the big hammer—becomes proficient with the war hammer

This axe isn’t for chopping wood—becomes proficient with the battle axe

Throw me a frickin axe here--becomes proficient in using throwing axe

Quit tickling me—becomes proficient in making armor and using armor

Master Brute—masters all the abilities

Foot Soldier

The foot soldier is the backbone of all the nations. They do what warriors do best, wage war. The foot soldier usually wears medium grade armor and carries a shield. This confines them to using single-handed weapons such as short swords and spears. They have perfected the use of a shield and a sword to easily dispatch someone with a ‘superior’ two handed weapon. They are particularly bothersome to archers and brutes because of their use of a shield. Foot soldiers have no magical or healing abilities. Foot soldiers are strategic minded and know how to work as one to accomplish a goal. Foot soldiers make excellent leaders and often become rulers when they work their way up the ranks. A purer warrior you will never find then the foot soldier.

Symbol—shield crossed by a sword

Weapons—short swords, spears

Special equipment—shields

Levels—
that’s not a knife it’s a sword—becomes proficient with short sword

Shields up!—becomes proficient with shield

How’s your throwing arm—becomes proficient with spear

I’m leading the charge—Becomes a proficient strategist and leader

General—becomes a master of all abilities

Ranger

The ranger is a master of his surroundings. They respect nature and use it to their advantage. The ranger’s primary weapon is the long sword, but they are also efficient with a bow and have been known to use daggers. Silent and swift, the ranger makes an excellent scout. The ranger is no stranger to battle, but they have little use for armor. Armor only slows these warriors down and they prefer to use their reflexes to avoid attacks rather than relying on armor to stop a blow. Rangers have no magical or healing abilities. They are known to be decisive and trustworthy making them excellent advisors. Rangers have the skills and intelligence to make great leaders, but they rarely seek to be in positions of power. They prefer to be on the front line with the people they respect the most, the back bone of any nation, the foot soldier.

Symbol—sword and bow crossed with a tree in the back ground worn as an arm band on bicep

Weapons—Long sword, bow and arrow, dagger

Special equipment—camouflaging cloak

Levels—
Firm Foundation—becomes proficient with long sword, earns ranger status and sword

Silent Blade—becomes proficient with dagger, earns dagger

Longshot—becomes proficient with bow, earns bow

Silent but deadly—becomes proficient with stealth, earns cloak

Master Ranger- becomes a master of all ranger skills, earns arm band

Warrior Monk

The Warrior Monk is a noble and selfless profession. The Warrior Monk is studied in the use of potions and physical care to heal and care for wounds. The Warrior Monk also delves in supernatural to actually raise people back from the clutches of death if they can make it to them in time. This is where their magical abilities stop. Warrior Monk's tend to mind their own business and generally have very little use for gaining power. They just want to help those that they protect. Warrior Monk's are not known for their combat abilities, but they are none the less skilled in combat. They tend to favor small weapons such as short swords and daggers, although a proper Warrior Monk would use a less deadly weapon such as a bow staff. Most other classes do not realize how important Warrior Monks are, but they are none the less thankful for their gift once they have been wounded in battle.

Symbol—praying hands

Weapons—bow staff, dagger, short sword

Special Equipment—Potions, Healing wraps

Levels—
Spinning staff—becomes proficient with bow staff

Stop the bleeding—becomes proficient with healing wraps

That feels better—becomes proficient with the use of potions

I’m Alive—Becomes proficient with resurrecting the dead

Master Warrior Monk—Becomes a master of all abilities

Wizard

Wizards are a select few of the most gifted people of Lincolnshire. The wizarding order is highly secretive and has a great tradition in the magical arts. The Wizards role in this world is one of support and advice. They do not however lack any skill with a blade and do know quite a bit of offense magic. They have spells that can repel attacks, spells to heal and strengthen, and spells to attack and do damage. There are three types of wizards. Wand using wizards use a wand to focus their power to use spells. A staff bearing uses a staff in the same manner as a wand for a wand using wizard. The hand magic wizard uses their own hands to channel their power. The wizards can lead if necessary, but prefer to be involved without making all the decisions. Wizards are not to be underestimated.

Symbol—wand, staff, and hand crossed

Weapons—sword, magic

Special equipment—wand or staff

Levels—
Defense is the best offense—becomes proficient in the use of defensive spells

Stunning spell got your tongue—becomes proficient in the use of offensive spells

But what if I need a sword—becomes proficient in the use of a sword

Breaky arm amendo—becomes proficient in the use of healing spells

Professor—becomes proficient in all abilities.