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C Class The questing knight, the conquering overlord, the king’s champion, the elite foot soldier, the hardened mercenary, and the bandit king— all are fighters. Fighters can be stalwart defenders of those in need, cruel marauders, or gutsy adventurers. Some are among the land’s best souls, willing to face death for the greater good. Others are among the worst, with no qualms about killing for private gain, or even for sport. Fighters who are not actively adventuring may be soldiers, guards, bodyguards, champions, or criminal enforcers.

Most fighters see adventures, raids, and dangerous missions as their job. Some have patrons who pay them regularly. Others prefer to live like prospectors, taking great risks in hopes of the big haul. Some fighters are more civic-minded and use their combat skills to protect endangered people who cannot defend themselves. Whatever their initial motivations, however, fighters often wind up living for the thrill of combat and adventure.

Of all classes, fighters have the best all-around fighting capabilities (hence the name). Fighters are familiar with all the standard weapons and armors. In addition to general fighting prowess, each fighter develops particular specialties of his own. A given fighter may be especially capable with certain weapons, another might be trained to execute specific fancy maneuvers. As fighters gain experience, they get more opportunities to develop their fighting skills. Thanks to their focus on combat maneuvers, they can master the most difficult ones relatively quickly. prowess, each fighter develops particular specialties of his own. A given fighter may be especially capable with certain weapons, another might be trained to execute specific fancy maneuvers. As fighters gain experience, they get more opportunities to develop their fighting skills. Thanks to their focus on combat maneuvers, they can master the most difficult ones relatively quickly.

R ClassThese warriors are desensitized to the light of the surface world. Working under a female commander to conduct reconnaissance missions and organized attacks on the surface elves and any other surface creature that gets in their way. Surface Raiders fall into multiple categories for class. The one currently described here is one who makes up the bulk of the raiding army. Warrior Raiders are trained to be quick and effective in their assault. They are taught about the strangeness of the surface, and if they manage to survive a few years worth of trips above, they can become exceptional in their job.

C ClassLocal lords call upon bounty hunters to capture criminals that live or have traveled beyond their reach or criminals that outclass the knights or soldiers in the lords employ. Closer to the frontier, the bounty hunter might be the only law capable of bringing dangerous criminals to justice. Those who hire bounty hunters both like them, and scorn them.

Evil bounty hunters might seek to recapture the innocent or bring selected captives to cult leaders as sacrifices. They might belong to these cults, or work for pay. Evil bounty hunters might also hunt down good adventurers in the name of evil forces.

Bounty hunters are relentless in their pursuit of good or evil. Once given a task they will stop at nothing to accomplish their mission, no matter the difficulty of their apprehension. They can sense when their prey is near and become obsessed and focused on their victim. They also gain amazing speed when in pursuit of their prey and are masters of tracking, stealth and traps.

Bounty hunters must be any non-chaotic alignment. This non-chaotic nature does not represent that the Bounty hunters must follow the law of the land, but rather they all must follow a higher cause, and a higher law the hunters creed...

Bounty hunters are proficient with all simple and martial weapons as well as with a Sai, Whip, Hand Crossbow, all repeating crossbows and Net. Bounty hunters are proficient with light and medium armors and with bucklers but not any other shields.

Bounty hunters must follow a code of ethics called The Hunter's Creed, sometimes just referred to as The Creed. The Hunter's Creed is a series of beliefs set forward by the first Bounty hunters and is still followed to this day. The Bounty hunter must follow The Creed at all times (See Ex-Bounty hunters below).

- People Don’t Have Bounties, Only Quarries Have Bounties: This single, cardinal rule, more that any other, defines the way in which Bounty hunters approach their chosen profession. It reflects the idea that sapient beings, to some degree, must be accorded respect. If, however, an individual has a bounty placed on them, he or she ceases to be an individual with rights. No longer a member of the galactic community, the "quarry" becomes fair game. Tears should never be shed over the fate of someone who is after all... "Only a quarry."

- Capture By Design, Kill By Necessity: In keeping with the loosely defined Hunter code of ethics, killing is sometimes necessary. That’s business, pure and simple. However, unnecessary killing is still murder. The Bounty hunter, unless otherwise directed by those leveling the bounty, must attempt to deliver the quarry alive. Often those leveling the bounty have a vested interest in a live target - and the target might be better off trying to get killed by the Bounty hunter.

- No hunter Shall Slay Another hunter: Simply put, no matter their origin Bounty hunters see themselves as a special breed. They take their lives (and those of others) into their hands each time they hunt. One may agree with another hunters motives, or damn him for the manner in which they carry out their hunts, but no Bounty hunter may ever knowingly take up arms against a fellow hunter. This law applies only to hunters who themselves follow the creed. Those whom have broken the creed, or those that have a bounty posted on their head are merely quarries. In such cases the ex-hunter is no longer seen as a member of the common fellowship and old scores can now be settled with impunity. The hunter has become the hunted.

- No hunter Shall Interfere With Another's Hunt: While it is not unheard of for Bounty hunters to work together as a team, the hunt for a given quarry is most often viewed as a form of personal duel between two sapient creatures. In such a duel the hunter matches skills, wit and courage against all the resources that one's opponent can bring to bear. If the hunter wins it is a personal triumph denoting superior skill and intellect, not simply a question of luck. To interfere in another’s hunt, unless first invited is to leave the question of "who is better" open and perhaps forever, unresolved. Of course competition between hunters is often fierce and there is often a very thin line between "compensation" and "interference." This being true, while a Bounty hunter is constrained from taking direct action against another hunter, there is nothing to constrain a Bounty hunter from hiring others to do the dirty work. Of course if such an action, successful or not, can be traced back to the original perpetrator serious consequences inevitably follow.

- In The Hunt One Captures Or Kills, Never Both: In the case where the quarry has been taken alive, that "choice" cannot be altered. To kill a quarry in the course of the hunt is one thing, but to purposely kill an unarmed, helpless being already subdued and unable to resist is seen as simple slaughter and wanton butchery. A quarry "killed while trying to escape" however, would be an entirely different matter altogether.

- No hunter Shall Refuse Aid To Another hunter: While no hunter has the right to interfere in another’s hunt, there comes times when even the best among master Bounty hunters require assistance. In extreme cases any hunter may ask and expect to receive aid and assistance from another hunter, even if it means the latter must temporarily suspend his or her own hunt in the mean time to render such aid. Whatever personal grievances or animosities may be involved between the two parties, it is known and understood that Bounty hunters take care of their own. Of course such assistance is not without a price tag, and the arbitration of payment after the fact can often put a substantial dent in the requesting Bounty hunters expected profit.

Ex-Bounty hunters:
A Bounty hunter who becomes chaotic in alignment or grossly violates the Hunter's Creed loses credibility.He may not find work as a Bounty hunter. He regains his credibility and advancement potential if he makes amends for his violations as appropriate, preferably with the be-grieved party, but if that is not possible (either there is no party to make amends to, or the party in question wants nothing to do with forgiving the Bounty hunter), than with the atonement from a cleric of their deity.

C Class An evocation spell creates an effect out of thin air. The effect could blind its targets with searing light, immolate them with explosive fire, or shock them with electrical current. Specialists in this school call themselves evokers, and they subscribe to the philosophy that the best defense is a strong offense. Those who oppose the school of evocation cite the collateral damage of these spells, but evokers are quick to assure any concerned party that their spells are either carefully timed or highly precise. In truth, evokers are almost fatalistically drawn to the limitless raw magical power of their spells, oblivious to the inherent danger.

Evokers see their school as a highly necessary one that focuses magic from its most turbulent and volatile state. Pure magical energy would, if left unchecked, deal far more damage to the world if evokers didn't regularly harness and release it in controlled amounts. Opponents of the school, who believe that evokers contribute to rather than diminish the chaotic state of raw magic and therefore destabilize magic for all spellcasters, dismiss this theory.

Philosophically, evokers are opposed to the school of conjuration, since that school focuses on creating lasting or tangible effects. Evokers regard the reality-based focus of conjurers as limited in its outlook, missing the wealth of opportunities that evocation creates. By extension, the school of enchantment warrants a delicate touch that is frequently lost on evokers. Abjuration magic tries to pro tect against evocation spells, but is usually considered just another hurdle to be overcome.

C Class Necromancy spells hold dominion over life and death. Their effects can drain the stamina out of an opponent's body, exert control over the undead, or instill paralyzing fear in a creature's mind. Specialists in this school call themselves necromancers, and they subscribe to the philosophy of waste not, want not. Detractors of the school condemn necromancers' practices as abhorrent and disrespectful to the dead, but necromancers defend their art on the premise that the dead care very little for their bodies, especially if they can be put to good use. Controlling such bodies, however, is secondary to controlling life.

To a necromancer, magic is based on the idea that life is an essential element in the universe—one that can be controlled and manipulated just as matter and energy can be. Necromancers believe that they hold the reins of life by surrounding themselves with undead creatures. People who challenge the necessity of this school claim that necromancy weakens the barriers between the dead and living realms, causing the two to encroach upon one another more each day.

Philosophically, necromancy is opposed to the school of enchantment, which claims supremacy over the mind. Necromancy trumps the mind by claiming dominion over life. Necromancy also finds little in common with conjuration; while conjurers must create their own power by summoning and the like, necromancers work with whatever is on hand at the time.

C Class An illusion spell creates a false impression that targets the senses. The effect could hide your presence, summon a target's greatest fear, or manifest a visage limited only by your creativity.

Specialists in this school call themselves illusionists, and they subscribe to the philosophy that reality is only what you make of it. Critics of the illusion school claim that its spells erode an earthly sense of stability, using smoke and mirrors to incite chaos and misdirection, but illusionists maintain that earthly stability has never really existed. They believe that reality is defined by observation, and they focus on changing individual perception as the supreme form of power. Illusionists see reality as being in a state of imperceptible fluctuation, constantly changing based on how the unconscious minds of all sentient creatures perceive the world. Illusionists claim that they can modify this fluctuating reality, and so are in fact altering the world on a deeply subconscious level. Debunkers of this
theory retort that illusionists are either more than a little insane or merely tricking people with light, since illusions you can't see are usually harmless. Philosophically, the school of illusion is in conflict with abjuration, since abjuration negates illusion's ability to confound the mind. Conjuration represents the diametric opposite of illusion, manifesting what is real and solid in the world, as opposed to what the illusionist calls into being. Similarly, evocation creates effects that are undeniably felt by all, regardless of whether the mind acknowledges them (although physical damage is pretty hard to ignore).

C Class Enchantment spells focus on tricking the mind. They effectively manipulate emotions, perceptions, and even thoughts, penetrating the most vulnerable parts of a creature's being. Specialists in this school call themselves enchanters,and they subscribe to the philosophy that your most valued friends are those you make. Those who disparage the enchantment school reject its ways as a perversion of free will, but enchanters usually win them over, much to the surprise of anybody who knew the outspoken parties before their change of mind. For an enchanter, controlling the actions of another creature, particularly an influential one, is akin to guiding fate.

Enchanters regard domination of the mind as the ultimate form of magical power. They realize that their field of magic won't change day to night, but it can alter the course of history, which is far more enduring. Those strong enough to resist such mental coercion might speak against the social corruption an enchanter can seed into a community. The enchanter blithely agrees, all the while manipulating politics to secure his or her position of influence. Philosophically, enchanters oppose the evocation school. The blunt nature of evocation spells is counterproductive to the finesse required by their clandestine spells. Since enchanters are concerned with blending in without being overtly noticed, necromancy is summarily rejected because of the stigma it attracts. Finally, conjuration serves little purpose to the enchanter, who prefers to command people of influence rather than mindless soldierlike creatures.

C Class By its nature, an abjuration spell interferes with something else. Whether it blocks, banishes, protects, or rescues, an
abjuration spell is dedicated to preventing or ending some other event or effect.

Specialists in this school call themselves abjurers, and they subscribe to the philosophy that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The school's detractors refer to abjuration derisively as the school of denial or even the school of undoing, but abjurers contend that the power to unmake something (particularly another magical effect) represents the ultimate power over that thing. By extension, then, they hold abjuration as the most powerful school of magic.

The existence of abjuration spells reflects the universe's desire for equilibrium, the school's devotees claim. For every object, force, or effect, there exists a source of opposition that negates it. Those who reject this theory claim simply that abjuration spells result from long magical research driven by the desire to resist (or reverse) change. Abjurations aren't about universal balance; they're just about maintaining the status quo.

Philosophically, abjurers are most likely to come into conflict with illusionists. After all, abjuration deals with real forces, not ephemeral tricks and facades. Since many abjuration spells deal with protecting or ending harmful ongoing effects, abjurers tend to be natural rivals of enchanters (whose magic depends on such effects). Evokers, with their love of loud and flashy magic, also rub abjurers the wrong way.

C Class A conjuration spell creates or summons a real object or creature. The effect could appear in the spellcaster's hand, arrive from another plane of existence, or take shape in front of her.

Specialists in this school call themselves conjurers, and they subscribe to the philosophy that two birds in the hand are worth four in the bush. Critics of the conjuration school deride this discipline as outright theft and enslavement, but conjurers feel that the objects they materialize and the creatures they summon are composed of latent energy waiting to be formed by their will. They like to imagine that through spellcasting, they take control of the fundamental material of reality.

Conjurers believe that their spells are drawn from the leftover energy that created the universe. As such, their spells do not steal from the world around them, but instead draw from an ever-expanding force of creation that is still spawning life in its wake. Those who oppose this theory accuse conjurers of weakening the fabric of reality, slowly draining off imperceptible amounts of matter to fuel their spells.

Philosophically, conjurers stand in opposition to the school of evocation, which focuses on creating something from nothing. Conjurers find evocation spells superficial and devoid of possibility, since they lack meaningful substance. Other conjurers consider enchantment spells too limited and unreliable for regular use. Likewise, conjurers regard illusion spells as distasteful, preferring to work only with what is real.

R Class A transmutation spell modifies energy and matter. The effect could alter a creature's shape, boost mental or physical qualities, or change the way something interacts with the world.

Specialists in this school call themselves transmuters, and they subscribe to the philosophy that if life gives you an orange, make lemonade. Adversaries of the transmutation school claim that only gods have the right to change creation, but transmuters feel that if something can be retasked to serve a more meaningful purpose, the amount of change is irrelevant. They claim that any hurdle, no matter how daunting, can be solved by changing it into something harmless.

Transmuters attribute the strength and variety of their spells to a belief that all things in the universe must inevitably change into something else. They merely accelerate that ongoing evolutionary momentum to suit their needs. Those who deride this theory as romantic nonsense claim instead that transmutation places an unnecessary strain on the universe, because as objects are continually modified, new and unpredictable aberrations begin to take form of their own accord.

Philosophically, transmutation is opposed to the school of conjuration. Rather than working with existing materials, conjuration creates or summons new materials. Evocation is similar in this regard, in that both schools create effects instead of modifying what is on hand. Necromancy and transmutation are complementary schools, since both share the same view of using whatever is available. Whether alive, dead, or inanimate, the raw materials can be altered to become something more.

In a world where conflict usually means violence, where good and evil meet regularly on the field of battle, where might too often makes right and power is measured in gold peaces, the apostle of peace is a lone voice crying in the wilderness, calling for a change of heart. Having completely forsworn violence in any form, the apostle of peace is an advocate for nonviolent resolution of conflict. He is a powerful font of divine magic, but his spells are all aimed toward healing, calming hostility, and aiding his allies.

Members of all classes can qualify to become apostles of peace, though barbarians, fighters, and rogues have difficulty meeting the skill prerequisites and are usually too oriented toward martial exploits to be interested. Clerics, bards, and druids often develop pacifistic philosophies and gravitate toward this class, but any character can experience a conversion of sorts and become an apostle of peace.