Bard
Hit die D8
Bards capably confuse and confound their foes while inspiring their allies to ever-greater daring. While accomplished with both weapons and magic, the true strength of bards lies outside melee, where they can support their companions and undermine their foes without fear of interruptions to their performances.
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Archetypes
Archaeologist
No stodgy researcher, this archaeologist meets his research head-on in the field. Archaeologists sacrifice the bard's inspirational performance for a smattering of rogue talents.
- Level 1
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- Level 2
- Loses
- Level 3
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- Level 5
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- Level 6
- Loses
- Level 8
- Loses
- Level 9
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- Level 10
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- Level 11
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- Level 12
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- Level 13
- Level 14
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- Level 15
- Gains
- Level 17
- GainsLoses
- Level 18
- Gains
- Level 19
- Loses
- Level 20
- Loses
Thundercaller
Among mystical leaders are those who speak for the spirits of the land, who bear the knowledge of the ancients, and whose voices ring like thunder, calling the sky's wrath down upon their enemies.
- Level 1
- GainsLoses
- Level 3
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- Level 6
- Level 7
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- Level 8
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- Level 11
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- Level 14
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- Level 15
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- Level 19
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Flame Dancer
A flame dancer studies the movements of fire, adding its grace to his repertoire. He seeks truth in fire's burning essence, and uses his performance to unleash the power of fire against those who dare oppose him.
- Level 3
- GainsLoses
- Level 6
- Gains
- Level 7
- Loses
- Level 8
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- Level 11
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- Level 14
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- Level 15
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- Level 19
- Loses
Tranquil Whisperer
Some bards use their upbeat music to fire up their allies, but tranquil whisperers do the opposite: they play their soothing compositions to alleviate any emotional pressure on their comrades and improve their concentration.
- Level 1
- GainsLoses
- Level 2
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- Level 3
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- Level 5
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- Level 7
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- Level 11
- Gains
- Level 13
- Gains
- Level 15
- Loses
- Level 17
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- Level 19
- Loses
- Level 20
- GainsLoses
Dirge Bard
A composer of sonorous laments for the dead and elaborate requiems for those lost yet long remembered, dirge bards master musical tools and tropes that must appeal to the ears and hearts of both the living and the dead.
- Level 2
- Loses
- Level 5
- Gains
- Level 10
- GainsLoses
Beast Tamer
Bards originate from a variety of backgrounds, including former shepherds, street charmers, and such. Those who find animals a more appreciative audience than humans are usually become known as beast tamers. Such bards can greatly enhance the abilities of their beastly allies through inspiring performances.
- Level 1
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- Level 2
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- Level 3
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- Level 5
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- Level 7
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- Level 8
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- Level 9
- Level 10
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- Level 11
- Level 13
- Level 14
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- Level 15
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- Level 17
- Loses
- Level 18
- Gains
- Level 19
- Loses
Chelaxian Diva
Cheliax is well known for its elaborate operas, and as with any kind of theater, there are performers whose egos get the better of them. Some have an inflated idea of their talent and importance. A few, the Chelaxian divas, are wholly justified in their feelings of superiority. In their pursuit of glory, their magic and discipline allow them to prove themselves better than any upstart actor, dancer, or chorus member — and when crossed, their fury is legendary.
- Level 1
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- Level 2
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- Level 3
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- Level 5
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- Level 6
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- Level 7
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- Level 9
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- Level 10
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- Level 11
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- Level 12
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- Level 15
- Level 16
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- Level 19
- Loses
