Weapon Master A weapon master is a character who, regardless of class, has chosen to devote most of his combat training to a single weapon. A weapon masterÆs goal is to blend weapon and self into one whirling, deadly unionùone lethal entity. Weapon masters might display their prowess as part of a circus or carnival showùknocking lit cigars out of unsuspecting peoplesÆ mouthsùor juggling three short swords while blind-folded. Or, weapon masters might have inherited the family heirloom weapon, and mastering it is a family tradition that the character feels he must live up to.

Social ranks: Weapon masters come from families that can afford weapon instructors. Roll 2d6 to determine a weapon masterÆs social rank.


2d6 roll
Rank

2û4
Lower Middle Class

5û9
Upper Middle Class

10û12
Upper Class

Requirements: Only fighters, priests, and thieves can become weapon masters. Further, they must have minimum Strength/Stamina and Dexterity/Aim scores of 13. The kit is open to all races.

Weapon proficiencies: Weapon masters always choose a melee weapon to study and excel in. The character must begin play with expertise or specialization in at least one melee weapon.

Recommended nonweapon proficiencies: Blind-fighting, juggling, weaponsmithing, bowyer/fletcher, endurance.

Equipment: A weapon master cannot wear any armor heavier than chain mail. The weapon master begins play with one weapon ot the type he has mastered at no cost.

Recommended traits: Ambidexterity, double-jointed, keen eyesight, keen hearing, lucky.

Benefits: A weapon master is so skilled with one melee weapon that he can, as he enters combat, display his amazing level of skill. This causes all opponents who see the display to suffer a û2 initiative penalty for the first two rounds of combat.

Hindrances: So total is the weapon masterÆs devotion to his weapon that he cannot become proficient with weapons of another type. For example, if the characterÆs choice weapon is a mace, he can only gain proficiencies in bludgeoning weapons. If the chosen weapon is a sword, he can only wield slashing weapons without suffering penalties to hit.

Wealth: Standard for the characterÆs class.

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