===== Background Lenses =====

==== Criminal (GURPS Action 1 - Heroes) [20] ====

You’re a criminal or an ex-criminal. This lens is for a crook who’s a believable hero, even if he isn’t nice; e.g., a hacker, a casino robber, or even a principled hit man. Psycho killers and
terrorists rarely make good heroes.

//Skills:// Streetwise (A) IQ [2]. Another 18 points chosen from Brawling, Forced Entry, or Guns (Pistol), all (E) DX+1 [2]; Filch or Stealth, both (A) DX [2]; Savoir-Faire (Mafia) (E)
IQ+1 [2]; Gambling or Holdout, both (A) IQ [2]; Carousing (E) HT+1 [2]; Intimidation (A) Will [2]; Urban Survival (A) Per [2]; 2 more points in any lens skill to raise it by one
level; or 6 more points to raise it by two.

//Social Traits:// Crooks of all kinds may spend some of their template’s advantage points (or leftover lens points) on Contact (Fence, fixer, smuggler, etc.; Appropriate skill at 12, 15, or
18; 9 or less; Somewhat Reliable) [1, 2, or 3] and/or Contact Group (Gang, mob, etc.; Skill-12, 15, or 18; 9 or less; Somewhat Reliable) [5, 10, or 15].

==== Intelligence (GURPS Action 1 - Heroes) [20] ====
You’re an active or retired spy, or a "sleeper." Not all spies work for governments. In the movies, corporate spooks are common, and nongovernmental organizations – notably the U.N. – have secret agencies.

Skills: 20 points chosen from Filch or Stealth, both (A) DX [2]; Area Knowledge (any) or Current Affairs (any), both (E) IQ+1 [2]; Holdout, Interrogation, Photography, Propaganda, Research, Shadowing, or Smuggling, all (A) IQ [2]; Brainwashing, Cryptography, Forgery, Intelligence Analysis, or Psychology, all (H) IQ-1 [2]; Observation or Search, both (A) Per [2]; 2 more points in any lens skill to raise it by one level; or 6 more points to raise it by two.

//Social Traits:// Officially sanctioned spies must take their template’s Duty and may spend some of its advantage points (or leftover lens points) on Intelligence Rank 0-4 [5/level].

==== Law Enforcement (GURPS Action 1 - Heroes) [20] ====

You’re a cop (detective, marshal, etc.), retired cop, or private investigator. The latter two have no official clout, but several templates offer useful Contact Groups.

//Skills:// Law (Police) (H) IQ [4]. Another 16 points chosen from Forced Entry, Guns (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, or Submachine Gun), or Liquid Projector (Sprayer), all (E) DX+1 [2]; Riding (Horse), Shortsword, or Tonfa, all (A) DX [2]; First Aid or Savoir-Faire (Police), both (E) IQ+1 [2]; Administration, Animal Handling (Dog), Criminology, Interrogation, or Streetwise, all (A) IQ [2]; Accounting, Forensics, or Tactics, all (H) IQ-1 [2]; Observation or Search, both (A) Per IQ [2]; 2 more points in any lens skill to raise it by one level; or 6 more points to raise it by two.

//Social Traits:// Active law officers must take their template’s Duty, and may spend some of its advantage points (or leftover lens points) on Legal Enforcement Powers (Local or Federal) [5 or 10] and Police Rank 0-4 [5/level].

==== Military (GURPS Action 1 - Heroes) [20] ====

You have experience as a guerrilla, militiaman, reservist, regular soldier, or special operator. This need not reflect your current status, which is often "mercenary" in the movies.

//Skills:// Soldier (A) IQ [2]. • Another 18 points chosen from Gunner (any), Guns (any), Knife, or Parachuting, all (E) DX+1 [2]; NBC Suit, Spear, or Throwing, all (A) DX [2]; Camouflage, First Aid, Gesture, Savoir-Faire (Military), Seamanship, or Submariner, all (E) IQ+1 [2]; Artillery (any), Forward Observer, Leadership, or Scuba, all IQ (A) [2]; Strategy or Tactics, both (H) IQ-1 [2]; Swimming (E) HT+1 [2]; Hiking (A) HT [2]; Skiing (H) HT-1 [2]; Survival (any) (A) Per [2]; 2 more points in any lens skill to raise it by one level; or 6 more points to raise it by two.

//Social Traits:// Active-duty personnel must take their template’s Duty and may spend some of its advantage points (or leftover lens points) on Military Rank 0-4 [5/level].

==== Security (GURPS Action 1 - Heroes) [20] ====

You’re a professional counterspy (if so, this background is to "intelligence" as "law enforcement" is to "criminal"), bodyguard, or secret policeman.

//Skills:// 20 points chosen from Fast-Draw (Pistol) or Guns (Pistol or Submachine Gun), both (E) DX+1 [2]; First Aid or Savoir-Faire (High Society or Servant), both (E) IQ+1 [2]; Administration, Criminology, Hazardous Materials (any), Holdout, or Interrogation, all (A) IQ [2]; Brainwashing, Cryptography, Intelligence Analysis, Psychology, or Tactics, all (H) IQ-1 [2]; Body Language, Observation, or Search, all (A) Per [2]; 2 more points in any lens skill to raise it by one level; or 6 more points to raise it by two.

//Social Traits:// Government agents must take their template’s Duty, and may spend some of its advantage points (or leftover lens points) on Legal Enforcement Powers (Federal or Secret Service) [10 or 15] and Security Rank 0-4 [5/level].

==== Wise Master (GURPS Action 3 - Furious Fists) [20] ====
You’re a cerebral martial artist, such as an ancient master or a cunning tactician. This lens lacks the formality of other lenses. Simply spend 20 points on any combination of IQ +1 [20], Will +1 to +4 [5/level], Per +1 to +4 [5/level], Strong Chi 1-4 [5/level], or your template’s IQ-, Will-, or Per-based skills (only).

==== Bioterrorist (GURPS Biotech) [20] ====

Add +1 DX [20]. 

Add Danger Sense [15], Languages [Varies], Patron [Varies], and Signature Gear (Terrorist bioweapon) [Varies] to the choice of advantages. 

Add Fanaticism [-15] as a compulsory disadvantage, and Bloodlust [-10*], Callous [-5], Enemy (Security forces) [Varies], Paranoia [-10], Reputation [Varies], and Social Stigma (any) [Varies] to the list of optional disadvantages. 

Add one more primary skill chosen from Bioengineering (Genetic Engineering) H) IQ [4]-12, Poisons (H) IQ [4]-12, and Smuggling (A) IQ+1 [4]-13. 

Add an additional 6 points in secondary skills and the following choices: Beam Weapons (Pistol or Rifle) (E) DX+1 [2]-12, Explosives (Demolition) (A) IQ-1 [1]-11, Forgery (H) IQ-2 [1]-10, Guns (Pistol, SMG, or Rifle) (E) DX+1 [2]-12, Holdout (A) IQ-1 [1]-11, Knife (A) DX [2]-11, Interrogation (A) IQ-1 [1]-11, and NBC Suit (A) DX [2]-11. 

Add an additional 5 points in background skills and the following choices: Electronics Operation (Communications, Medical, or Scientific) (A) IQ, Hazardous Materials (any) (A) IQ, Soldier (A) IQ, and Tactics (H) IQ.

==== Bioengineer Lenses (GURPS Biotech) ====
Academic Bioengineer (+3 points): Add Tenure [5] to the list
of advantages. Increase Research to IQ+1 [4]-14. Add
Teaching (A) IQ to the background skills.

Colony Bioengineer (+15 points): You help keep an outpost
alive by designing suitable crops, livestock, terraforming
organisms, or human genemods. Increase HT to 11 [10].
Add Survival (any) (A) Per [2]-13 as a secondary skill.
Add 3 points in background skills and add Free Fall (A)
DX, Leadership (A) IQ, and Vacc Suit (A) DX to the list.

Genehacker (-5 points): Add Alternate Identity [15] and
Zeroed [10] to the list of advantages. Remove Security
Clearance and Status. Reduce Bioengineering to IQ-1
[2]-12. Replace Writing with Streetwise (A) IQ [2]-13.
==== Executive Lens (GURPS Biotech) ====

Struggling Executive (-30 points): An executive of a company that is in trouble or just starting out. Downgrade
Wealth (Filthy Rich) to Wealth (Wealthy) [20].

==== Epidemiologist Lenses (GURPS Biotech) ====

Research Epidemiologist (+5 points): Add Reputation
[Varies], Tenure [5], and Wealth [Varies] to the choice of
advantages. Select one more Secondary Skill. Add 3
more points in background skills and include
Bioengineering (any specialty) (H) IQ and Pharmacy
(H) IQ as options.

Disease Hunter (+10 points): Add Danger Sense [15] and
Reputation [Varies] to the choice of advantages. Add
Biology (Microbiology) (H) IQ-1 [2]-12 and NBC Suit
(A) DX+2 [8]-12 to primary skills. Add Cartography (A)
IQ, Linguistics (H) IQ, Physician (H) IQ, and Veterinary
(H) IQ to the list of background skills.

Containment Specialist (-5 points): Drop IQ to 12 [40] and
raise HT to 12 [20]. Add Danger Sense [15] and Security
Clearance [Varies] to the choice of advantages. Add
Duty (often Extremely Hazardous) [Varies] and
Nightmares [-5*] to the list of disadvantages. Replace all
primary skills with NBC Suit (A) DX+2 [8]-12;
Hazardous Materials (any) (A) IQ+1 [4]-13. Add Expert
Skill (Epidemiology) (H) IQ-1 [2]-11 and First Aid (E) IQ
[2]-13 to the list of secondary skills. Drop 1 point from
background skills and add Animal Handling (any) (A)
IQ, Diagnosis (H) IQ, Driving (any) (A) DX, Forced
Entry (E) DX, and Guns (Shotgun) (E) DX to the list.
====Nurse Lens (GURPS Biotech) ====
Paramedic/EMT (+25 points): Add DX+1 [20]. Add Combat
Reflexes [15] to optional advantages. Add First Aid (E)
IQ+3 [6†]-15, Area Knowledge (Operational area) (E)
IQ+1 [2]-13, and either Driving/TL (Automobile) (A) DX
[2]-11 or Piloting/TL (Helicopter) (A) DX [2]-11 to
primary skills. Reduce Physician to IQ-1 [2]-11. Add
another point in background skills.

† Bought up from default from Physician.
====Physician Lenses (GURPS Biotech)
Ship’s Doctor (+5 points): Add Cultural Adaptability
(Normal or Xeno-Adaptability) [10 or 20] to the list of
advantage choices. Add Seamanship (E) IQ [1]-13 to
secondary skills and 4 points chosen from among
Broadsword (A) DX; Guns (Pistol) (E) DX, Knot Tying
(E) DX, Navigation (Sea) (A) IQ, and Swimming (E) HT.

Spaceship’s Doctor (+5 points): Add Cultural Adaptability
(Normal or Xeno-Adaptability) [10 or 20] to the list of
advantage choices. Add Spacer (E) IQ [1]-13 to
Secondary Skills, and 4 points chosen from among
Astronomy (H) IQ, Beam Weapons (any) (E) DX, Free
Fall (A) DX, and Vacc Suit (A) DX.

Specialist (+5 points): A specialist medical practitioner can
be created in one of two ways. The simplest is to take
Physician, Diagnosis, and Surgery, and give him optional specialties in the relevant fields. For specialists in less related fields, remove 4 points from Physician and add
8 points in the relevant field’s skill, including various
specialties of Bioengineering, Biology, Expert Skills,
Pharmacy, Physiology, and so on; change Diagnosis and
perhaps Electronics Operation (Medical) and Pharmacy
to give them optional specializations; and add a further
1 point in background skills.

Surgeon (+55 points): Add DX +2 [40]. Add Reputation
[Varies] to the list of advantages. Increase Surgery to
IQ+2 [16]-15, change it to a primary skill, and add 3
points between primary, secondary, and background
skills.

Military Doctor (+5 points): This lens may be taken in combination with any other lens except for Illegal. Add
Military Rank 3 [15] and Duty (Military; 12 or less) [-10],
plus the option of extra Rank [5/level] in the advantage
choices.

Illegal (+10 points): Take either the standard Physician or a
lens, not including Military Doctor. Add another 10
points in advantages. Add Alternate Identity (Illegal)
[15], Contacts [Varies], and Zeroed [10] to optional
advantages. Add Callous [-5], Enemy (law enforcement)
[Varies], and Secret [Varies] to optional disadvantages.
Add Forgery (H) IQ, Merchant (A) IQ, Streetwise (A) IQ,
Fast-Talk (A) IQ, and Detect Lies (H) IQ to background
skills.

===== Mini-Character Lenses =====

A mini-character lens is a small template that cost just 10 points which can be used to help flesh out a character, giving the character knowledge in an area of expertise that he might not otherwise have. This can explain a misspent youth, cross-training on a starship crew, or just dabbling in another field. Most of these lenses are composed of skills.

These lenses work particularly well when combined with character templates from the various GURPS books, allowing characters to fill niches outside of the primary one the template is designed for. You could also create a smaller version of most of these templates for just 5 points simply by cutting the points in the listed skills in half.

====Remembered Skills====
Often in fiction a character suddenly remembers that he knows just the skills that are necessary to save himself or the party from certain doom -- they can fly the plane, hack into the computer system, or pick the lock to get the team on to the next phase of the adventure. These mini-lenses can be purchases as a "potential lens" in advance, paying the 10 points for a lens plus an Unusual Background of 2-5 points, but just when the need is greatest you may pick any appropriate mini-lens and add it to the character, removing the Unusual Background and reducing the point cost of the character appropriately. The GM may even allow the player to create the mini-lens himself; the key is that it must contain two or more related skills that are important at the moment and are somehow linked through the characters past.

====The Lenses====
===Breaking & Entry Specialist===
You know how to break into buildings covertly, or possibly using brute force. Perhaps you did some second story work, or you used to install security systems. Half the knack of breaking & entry is in knowing where, and when, to break and enter.

Lockpicking/TL (A) IQ [2], Observation (A) Per [2], and 6 points from among Climbing or Stealth both (A) DX [2], Electronics Operation/TL (Security) (A) IQ [2] or IQ+1 [4], or Forced Entry (E) DX+1 [2] or DX+2 [4].

===Engineer===
The most important skill for a ships Engineer is not Engineer, but rather Mechanic. Engineer represents skill in how to designsomething; Mechanic represents skill in how to fixsomething. A good ships Engineer will likely have skill in both, particularly if he speaks with a thick Scottish accent.

The other important concern with designing an Engineer is what the specialty for Mechanic and/or Engineer will be. The most useful specialty for most adventurers will probably be based on Vehicle Type - Starship, Automobile, or Light Airplane are probably good choices.

Engineer/TL (type) (H) IQ-1 [2], Mechanic/TL (same type) (A) IQ+2 [8]

===Gunner===
Whether a Tank Gunner, the Gunner onboard a Naval Ship or Starship, or the man who aims and fires the Howitzers used in Artillery battalions, all use the basic skills. A Gunner should not only know how to fire his weapon, but also how to maintain it and fix it, particularly in the event of misfires.

Armoury/TL (Heavy Weapons) IQ [2], and 8 points either Artillery/TL (any) (A) IQ+1 [4] or IQ+2 [8] and/or Gunner/TL (any) (E) DX+2 [4] or DX+3 [8].

===Hacker===
Cinematic Computer Hackers are a staple of the Cyberpunk genre, and common in other genres. Many times a character in a story just happens to know a "little bit" about computers, and can hack into the computer systems in a nick of time. Being a Hacker isn't easy; not only do you have to know how to break into computer systems but you also need to keep up to date on all the latest technologies so as not to be outclassed or surprised by a new innovation.

Computer Hacking/TL (VH) IQ-1 [4], Computer Programming/TL (H) IQ-2 [1], Current Affairs/TL (Science & Technology) (E) IQ [1], and Expert Skill (Computer Security) (H) IQ [4].

For a realistic Hacker replace Computer Hacking with Computer Operation/TL (E) IQ+1 [2], Electronics Repair/TL (Computers) (A) IQ [2].

===Journalist===
Many a person has aspired to be a journalist. With pen and paper, a video camera, or internet access just about anyone can be. Of course, the good journalists check their sources, but many people have made their living rumor mongering or ambushing their interviewies.

Research (A) IQ [2], Writing (A) IQ [2], Electronics Operation (Media) (A) IQ-1 [2], and 4 points in Public Speaking or Photography both (A) IQ [2], Fast-Talk or Interrogation (A) IQ [2], Detect Lies (H) Per-1 [2], or Current Affairs/TL (any) (E) IQ+1 [2].

===Medic===
A Medic has been trained in basic First Aid, perhaps as a corpsman in the Military or to work as a paramedic in an Ambulance crew. The training is more directed towards "scoop and run" than long term care.

Diagnosis/TL (H) IQ-1 [2], Electronics Operation/TL (Medical) (A) IQ [2], First Aid/TL (E) IQ+2 [4], and 2 points in a combination of Pharmacy/TL or Poisons/TL both (H) IQ-2 [1] or IQ-1 [2].

In a low tech setting replace Electronics Operation with an extra 2 points in Diagnosis (H) IQ [4].

===Pickpocket===
A pickpocket has spent some time on the street thieving -- picking pockets, cutting purses, shoplifting, or scamming passers by.

Knife (E) DX+1 [2], Fast-Talk (A) IQ [2], Filch (A) DX [2], Pickpocket (H) DX-1 [2], Sleight of Hand (H) DX-2 [1], Streetwise (A) IQ-1 [1]

===Pilot===
The chief skill of a ship's pilot is, not unsurprisingly, Pilot, though for small naval ships use Boating and for large vessels use Seamanship or Submariner. Most Pilots should also have skill in an appropriate Navigation skill, and many ships require more than one specialty to pilot properly: A space ship which can land on a planet's surface then take off and fly to the moon may require Piloting (Aerospace) and Piloting (High-Performance Spacecraft), while a sailboat which has a supplemental motor would require both Boating (Sailboat) and either Boating (Large Powerboat) or Boating (Motorboat).

2 points in Navigation/TL (any) IQ-1 [1]x2 or IQ [2], and 8 points from among Boating/TL (any) (A) DX+1 [4] or DX+2 [8], Seamanship/TL or Submariner/TL both (E) IQ+2 [4] or IQ+3 [8], Submarine (any) or Piloting/TL (any) (A) DX+1 [4] or DX+2 [8]

===Socialite===
You get along well in social situations, and can sometimes convince others to go along with your ideas.

Charisma 1 [5], Fast-Talk (A) IQ [2], either Savior-Faire (Any) (E) IQ+1 [2] or Streetwise (A) IQ [2], and one of Carousing (E) HT [1], Diplomacy (H) IQ-2 [1], Intimidation (A) Will-1 [1], Sex Appeal (A) HT [1], Leadership or Public Speaking both (A) IQ-1 [1].

===Storyteller===
A storyteller likes to tell stories or jokes, and is quite adept at keeping his companions entertained during those long boring times that can sometimes happen between adventures.

Expert Skill (Bardic Lore) (H) IQ-1 [2], Public Speaking (Storytelling or Jokes)* (E) IQ+2 [4], and 4 points among Research (A) IQ [2], Singing (E) HT+1 [2], or Current Affairs (any) (E) IQ+1 [2] or IQ+2 [4].

*Note: These are optional specialties of the Public Speaking skill, reducing difficult from (A) to (E).

===Survivalist===
A Survivalist has spent some time in the wild hunting, fishing, and camping. If dropped into the wild with at least some tools he stands a decent chance of surviving and even thriving.

Naturalist (H) IQ-1 [2], Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1], Survival (Any) (A) Per [2], 2 points in one of Guns/TL (Musket, Rifle, or Shotgun), Beam Weapons/TL (Rifle) all (E) DX+1 [2], Bow or Spear Thrower both (A) DX [2], or Crossbow (E) DX+1 [2], and 3 points from among Climbing (A) DX-1 [1] or DX [2], Fishing (E) Per [1] or Per+1 [2], Hiking (A) HT-1 [1] or HT [2], Swimming (E) HT [1] or HT+1 [2], or Tracking (A) Per-1 [1] or Per [2].

===Spellcaster===
Creating a list of spells which are always useful is almost impossible, but what isn't difficult is to give a list of spells which are easy to acquire. A typical dabbler spell caster will either have Magery 0 [5] and 5 points in spells or 10 points in spells and live or work in a high mana zone (or a high sanctity zone) where he can cast his spells.

The first list of spells consists of spells with no prerequisites. Anybody can pick them up with minimal training. This list can also be useful if trying to build a Mage with a spell that has a prerequisite of something like "1 spell from 10 different colleges." All of these spells listed here are (H) IQ-2 [1] or IQ-1 [2].

  * Air: Seek Air, Purify Air.
  * Body Control:Climbing, Debility, Itch, Touch.
  * Communication & Empathy: Sense Foes, Sense Life.
  * Earth: Seek Earth.
  * Enchantment: One-College Powerstone.
  * Fire: Ignite Fire, Seek Fire.
  * Food: Seek Food, Test Food.
  * Knowledge: Tell Time.
  * Light & Darkness: Light.
  * Making & Breaking: Inspired Creation.
  * Mind Control: Dull Hearing, Dull Taste and Smell, Dull Vision, Keen Hearing, Keen Taste and Smell, Keen Vision.
  * Movement: Haste.
  * Plant: Seek Plant.
  * Sound: Keen Hearing, Sound.
  * Technological: See Radiation, Seek Fuel, Seek Machine/TL, Seek Plastic, Seek Power/TL, Test Fuel/TL.
  * Water: Seek Water.

The second list of spells consists of spells which have just one prerequisite. The prerequisites are listed in (parenthesis) after the spell or spells they apply to.

  * Air: Create Air, No-Smell, Stench (Purify Air).
  * Body Control: Spasm, Tickle (Itch).
  * Communication & Empathy: Sense Emotion (Sense Foes).
  * Earth: Seek Pass, Shape Earth (Seek Earth).
  * Fire: Create Fire, Extinguish Fire, Shape Fire (Ignite Fire).
  * Food: Decay, Season (Test Food).
  * Healing: Body-Reading (Sense Life).
  * Light & Darkness: Colors, Continual Light, Remove Shadow, Shape Light (Light).
  * Movement: Glue, Grease (Haste).
  * Plant: Identify Plant (Seek Plant).
  * Protection & Warning: Sense Danger (Sense Foes).
  * Sound: Silence, Thunderclap, Voices (Sound), Sound Vision (Keen Hearing).
  * Technological: Identify Metal (Seek Earth), Identify Plastic (Seek Plastic), Magnetic Vision (Keen Vision), Preserve Fuel/TL (Test Fuel/TL), Radio Hearing (Keen Hearing), Reveal Function/TL (Seek Machine/TL).
  * Water: Purify Water, Seek Coastline (Seek Water).

===== GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Lenses =====

BARBARIAN
Choice Lenses: Holy Warrior, Knight, Scout, Swashbuckler.
Marginal Lenses: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Martial Artist, Wizard.
Barbarian-Bard
+50 points
One word: bagpipes ($270, 3 lbs.). Otherwise, barbarians are
somewhat lacking in the brains department for this role.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ [4]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ [2]; Singing (E) HT [1].
Special Abilities: 15 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Barbarian-Cleric
+50 points
“Self-healing barbarian” sounds great, but with spells at
10-11 and injury penalties, stick to healing potions. They’ll
actually work.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10], or Vow (No edged weapons) [-10].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per-1 [2]; Exorcism (H)
Will-1 [2]; Meditation (H) Will-1 [2]; Religious Ritual (H) IQ-
1 [2]; Theology (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
Barbarian-Druid
+50 points
Druidic spells could really help a barbarian. This is the best
of four not-so-hot caster options.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H) Per-1 [2]; Herb Lore
(VH) IQ-2 [2]; Religious Ritual (Druidic) (H) IQ-1 [2];
Theology (Druidic) (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 12 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Barbarian-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Holy Might means Blessed (Heroic Feats) (p. B41) and +1d
more ST in times of need. You want this.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Will [5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty (Good
entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can carry)
[-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H) IQ-2
[1]; Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 25 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Barbarian-Knight
+50 points
More DX and better defenses (Combat Reflexes) shore up
the barbarian’s only real combat flaws.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Born War Leader 2* [10]; Combat Reflexes† [15].
Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ [2];
Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ [2]; Leadership (A) IQ [2];
Strategy (H) IQ-1 [2]; Tactics (H) IQ-1 [2].
* Gives +2 to Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.
† Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Barbarian-Martial Artist
+50 points
The barbarian-martial artist can, with enough points, be
scary. This lens isn’t great for barbarians seeking an instant
boost, though.
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Replace Brawling (E) DX [1] with Karate (H) DX [4]. •
Replace Wrestling (A) DX [2] with Judo (H) DX [4].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
Barbarian-Scout
+50 points
The barbarian’s ST projected at range, combined with similar skill sets, makes this perhaps the ideal barbarian lens.

Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Bow (A) DX+3 [12], or 12 points in existing skill to get
Bow (A) DX+4 [16]. • Fast-Draw (Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Traps
(A) IQ-1 [1]. • Observation (A) Per-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Observation (A) Per [2].
Barbarian-Swashbuckler
+50 points
Weapon Master means bonus damage per die. The barbarian rolls lots of damage dice. Ouch.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5];
Weapon Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Skills: Either choose a barbarian Melee Weapon skill and put 8
more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of Rapier,
Saber, Shortsword, or Smallsword, all (A) DX+2 [8]. •
Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2].
Barbarian-Thief
+50 points
Focus on smashing doors (Forced Entry) and using a
two-handed sword to backstab (Stealth). It’s quite effective,
actually.
Attributes: +1 DX [20]; +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5]; -0.25 Basic
Speed [-5].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Escape (H) DX-2 [1]; Filch (A) DX-1
[1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ [2]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1]; Traps
(A) IQ [2]. • Forced Entry (E) DX [1], or 1 point in existing
skill to get Forced Entry (E) DX+1 [2]. • Raise Stealth (A) DX
[2] to Stealth (A) DX+2 [8].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Barbarian-Wizard
+50 points
If you insist, realize that Resisted spells are hopeless at skill
10-11. Learn Might and Vigor.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Disadvantages: Delete Language: Spoken (Native)/Written
(None) [-3] from barbarian disadvantage options. If you
have this, you must buy it off before picking this lens!
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-2 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in wizardly spells, which will
be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
BARD
Choice Lenses: Cleric, Druid, Swashbuckler, Thief, Wizard.
Marginal Lenses: Barbarian.
Bard-Barbarian
+50 points
The “bardbarian” is both tougher and more useful outdoors
than the average bard, but enjoys few remarkable synergies.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10]. •
One of Fit [5], Rapid Healing [5], Resistant to Poison (+3)
[5], or Striking ST 1 [5].
Skills: Ten of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Animal Handling (any),
Disguise (Animals), Navigation (Land), or Weather Sense,
all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) (H)
IQ [1] (includes +2 for bard’s Voice); Naturalist (H) IQ-2 [1];
Swimming (E) HT [1]; Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Fishing (E) Per
[1]; or Survival (any) or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.

Bard-Cleric
+50 points
Two spells lists, two powers, and bardic skills mean never
having to say, “I’m out of options.”

Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: Honesty (12) [-10] or Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per-2 [1]; Exorcism (H)
Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons, Spirits, or Undead) (A) IQ-
1 [1]; Meditation (H) Will-2 [1]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Religious Ritual (H) IQ-2 [1]; Theology (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 28 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
Bard-Druid
+50 points
Bards and druids have a classic fantasy (and real-world)
link. And like bard-clerics, bard-druids have options galore.
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H) Per-2 [1]; Herb Lore
(VH) IQ-3 [1]; Hidden Lore (Elementals, Faeries, or Nature
Spirits) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Naturalist (H) IQ-2 [1]; Religious Ritual
(Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Theology (Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1]. •
Four of Animal Handling (any), Disguise (Animals), or
Weather Sense, all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or
Bird Calls) (H) IQ [1] (includes +2 for bard’s Voice);
Pharmacy (Herbal) or Veterinary, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; or
Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1].
Special Abilities 20 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Bard-Holy Warrior
+50 points
More combat effectiveness? Great! But playing an instrument whilst smiting demons isn’t easy – this combo calls for
cunning play.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty (Good
entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can carry)
[-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H) IQ-2
[1]; Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4
more points on primary bard Melee Weapon skill, raising it
by +1.
Special Abilities: 26 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Bard-Knight
+50 points
High-Charisma bard-knights are perfect for players who
enjoy leadership (and Leadership). Don’t wade into battle
armed with just a lute, though!
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Brawling (E) DX [1]; Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Leadership (A) IQ [1] (includes +1 for bard’s Charisma 1);
Strategy (H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4 more
points on primary bard Melee Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Bard-Martial Artist
+50 points
Bardic and chi skills together give impressive long-term
flexibility. Short-term, this combo requires skimping, saving,
and careful play.
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2]. • Either Judo (H) DX-2 [1] and
Karate (H) DX-1 [2], or Judo (H) DX-1 [2] and Karate (H)
DX-2 [1]. • Jumping (E) DX [1].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
Bard-Scout
+50 points
Bard-scouts often carry a “bow-harp,” usable as either a
bow or a harp on any given turn (any bow, CF +5, +1.5 lbs.).
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Either Bow (A) DX+2 [8], or 6 points in existing skill to
get Bow (A) DX+2 [8] and 2 points on other skills below. •
Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Cartography (A) IQ-1 [1]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Survival
(any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]. • Observation (A)
Per-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Observation (A)
Per [2].
Bard-Swashbuckler
+50 points
Better skill, defense (Enhanced Parry), and damage
(Weapon Master) with the bard’s starting weapon make this
warrior lens ideal!
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5];
Weapon Bond (Best weapon of choice in current possession)
[1]; Weapon Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2]. • Spend 8 more points on primary
bard sword skill, raising it by +2.
Bard-Thief
+50 points
With the bard’s social craft and thief’s practical cunning, the
bard-thief can rival the plain old thief at skullduggery.

Attributes: +2 DX [40].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.50 Basic Speed [-10].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to
get Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2]. • Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1
point in existing skill to get Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Escape
(H) DX-2 [1]; Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry (E) DX [1];
Lockpicking (A) IQ-1 [1]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1]; Traps (A)
IQ-1 [1]. • Raise Stealth (A) DX [2] to Stealth (A) DX+1 [4].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Bard-Wizard
+50 points
Bardic Magery (p. 20) boosts the bard’s spell options almost
tenfold. There’s no question that this is his best caster lens.
Secondary Characteristics: +3 FP [9].
Advantages: Magery 0 [5]. • Convert Bardic Talent 2 [16] into
Bardic Magery 2 [22].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-3 [1]; Hidden Lore (Magic Items) (A)
IQ-1 [1]; Hidden Lore (Magical Writings) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1]; Thaumatology (VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 25 points total in wizardly spells of any kind,
which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2
for Bardic Magery.
CLERIC
Choice Lenses: Bard, Holy Warrior, Knight, Wizard.
Marginal Lenses: Barbarian.
Cleric-Barbarian
+50 points
Physical strength is wonderful – although cleric-druid and
cleric-holy warrior better match outdoor and fighting ability to
the cleric’s existing strengths.
Attributes: +2 ST [20].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10].
Skills: Ten of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Animal Handling (any),
Disguise (Animals), Navigation (Land), or Weather Sense,
all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1];
Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Fishing (E) Per [1]; or Survival (any)
or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Cleric-Bard
+50 points
The cleric-bard can influence mortals and demons and
undead. Choirboy jokes notwithstanding, he’s the perfect
“social engineer.”
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5]; Voice‡ [10].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Singing (E) HT
[1].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or wizardly spells from the
Communication and Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either (H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with
the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
‡ Gives +2 to Diplomacy, Fast-Talk, Mimicry, Performance,
Public Speaking, Sex Appeal, and Singing.
Cleric-Druid
+50 points
Being able to cast something almost anywhere is wonderful.
Players seeking variety might find a “priest-priest” boring,
though.
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic)* [20].
Skills: Herb Lore (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Hidden Lore (Elementals,
Faeries, or Nature Spirits) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Naturalist (H) IQ-2
[1]; Pharmacy (Herbal) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Veterinary (H) IQ-2 [1].
• Four of Animal Handling (any), Disguise (Animals), or
Weather Sense, all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or
Bird Calls) (H) IQ-2 [1]; or Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).*
* Clerical and druidic Power Investiture, abilities, and spells
are unrelated. A cleric-druid can cast druidic spells in places
with no sanctity, while his clerical spells suffer no penalties in
unnatural areas!
Cleric-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Stack combat ability and Higher Purpose and clerical
“buffs” and Blessed (Heroic Feats) to whip Evil real good.
Amen!
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 DX [20]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.50 Basic Speed [-10].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as undead) [1].
Skills: Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H)
IQ-2 [1]; Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1];
Strategy (H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4 more
points on primary cleric Melee Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
Special Abilities: 5 more points in Holy Might abilities.
Cleric-Knight
+50 points
The cleric-knight’s Combat Reflexes and High Pain
Threshold let him cast while beset or wounded – he’s a true
combat medic!
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; High Pain Threshold [10].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 22Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Brawling (E) DX [1]; Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Strategy (H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H)
IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4 more points on primary cleric Melee
Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Cleric-Martial Artist
+50 points
Spells, special skills, and powers require long-term focus.
Chi Mastery’s Enhanced Move – for reaching the wounded – is
a good start.
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].*
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1]; Jumping (E) DX [1]. •
Either Judo (H) DX-2 [1] and Karate (H) DX-1 [2], or Judo
(H) DX-1 [2] and Karate (H) DX-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
* If desired, this can double as the disadvantage required
for Holy Might (choose another -10 points of cleric or martialartist disadvantages) – but if the cleric strays, he’ll lose access
to Chi Mastery and Holy Might!
Cleric-Scout
+50 points
Make one of your spells Spell-Archery (p. 41) and use harmless boffer arrows ($4, 0.1 lb.) to aid distant allies.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Disadvantages: Replace Vow (No edged weapons) [-10]
with Vow (Own no more than horse can carry) [-10], if
applicable.
Skills: Bow (A) DX+2 [8]; Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Cartography
(A) IQ-1 [1]; Fast-Draw (Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Navigation
(Land) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Tracking (A)
Per-1 [1]. • Stealth (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to
get Stealth (A) DX [2].
Cleric-Swashbuckler
+50 points
Weapon Master isn’t cheap, so this lens mainly suits clerics
who “buff up” and fight. Cleric-knight better serves support
clerics.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5];
Weapon Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Disadvantages: Clerics who use swords can’t take Vow (No
edged weapons) [-10]!
Skills: Either choose a cleric Melee Weapon skill and put 8
more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of Rapier,
Saber, Shortsword, or Smallsword, all (A) DX+2 [8]. •
Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 23
Evil Clerics
The cleric template assumes a cleric of Good – or at
least of Reasonably Nice. There are clerics of Evil,
though, and they don’t have to be hostile NPCs. To create one as a PC, apply the lens below to the regular
“good cleric” template.
Evil Cleric
+0 points
Advantages: All Power Investiture, basic or added,
becomes Power Investiture (Unholy). • Swap all
points in Holy abilities for the same number of points
in Unholy abilities (p. 41). • In advantage options,
replace Healer 1 or 2 [10 or 20] with Resistant to Evil
Supernatural Powers (+3) or (+8) [5 or 7] and
Resistant to Poison (+3) [5].
Disadvantages: Replace this entire section with: Social
Stigma (Excommunicated)† [-10]. • Another -15
points chosen from among Bad Temper [-10*],
Gluttony [-5*], Greed [-15*], Jealousy [-10], Laziness
[-10], Lecherousness [-15*], or Selfish [-5*]. • A further -25 points chosen from among the previous
traits or Bloodlust [-10*], Callous [-5], Disciplines of
Faith (Ritualism or Mysticism) [-5 or -10],
Fanaticism [-15], Intolerance (“Good” religions) or
(All other religions) [-5 or -10], Paranoia [-10],
Stubbornness [-5], or Weirdness Magnet [-15].
Skills: Replace Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per [4]
with Poisons (H) IQ [4]. • Replace First Aid (E) IQ
[1], Diagnosis (H) IQ-2 [1], and Surgery (VH) IQ-2 [2]
with Interrogation and Intimidation, both (A) IQ [2].
Spells: All spell choices must come from Evil Clerical
Spells (p. 24).
* Multiplied for self-control number; see p. B120.
† Helpful spells (such as healing) cast by good clerics work at -3 on you. Harmful ones aren’t affected!
Evil Clerics in Other Careers
After applying this lens to the standard “good cleric”
template, you can add any lens meant for clerics –
except cleric-holy warrior – to become an evil clericknight, evil cleric-thief, etc. You can create an evil clericunholy warrior by taking the cleric-holy warrior lens,
replacing its Higher Purpose and Shtick as indicated for
the unholy warrior (p. 27), and turning extra Holy
Might into Unholy Might.
Is Evil Cleric Right for You?
Anyone but a good cleric or a holy warrior can join
the priesthood of Evil. Use your template’s cleric lens,
but make all the changes noted on the evil cleric lens
above. In particular, replace its required disadvantage
with Social Stigma (Excommunicated); learn Poisons
instead of Esoteric Medicine; and distribute points in
First Aid, Diagnosis, and/or Surgery between
Interrogation and Intimidation as desired.Cleric-Thief
+50 points
Thieving skills let you acquire loot found using Seeker, See
Secrets, and divine guidance (for charity, of course).
Attributes: +2 DX [40].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.50 Basic Speed [-10].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Either Stealth (A) DX+1 [4], or 3 points in existing skill
to get Stealth (A) DX+1 [4] and 1 point on other skills below.
• Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry (E)
DX [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ-1 [1]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1];
Traps (A) IQ-1 [1].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Cleric-Wizard
+50 points
Access to clerical and wizardly spells makes this lens powerful. Clerical spells don’t count as prerequisites for wizardly
ones, though.
Secondary Characteristics: +1 FP [3].
Advantages: Magery 2 [25].*
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-3 [1]; Thaumatology (VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in wizardly spells, which will be
either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
DRUID
Choice Lenses: Barbarian, Scout, Wizard.
Marginal Lenses: Martial Artist.
Druid-Barbarian
+50 points
Druids have key barbarian skills, plus Shapeshifting spells
for forms with great ST. This makes druid-barbarians (“barbearians”) quite viable.
Attributes: +2 ST [20].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10]. •
One of Fit [5], Rapid Healing [5], Resistant to Poison (+3) [5],
or Striking ST 1 [5].
Skills: Fishing (E) Per [1]; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1]; Tracking (A)
Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Druid-Bard
+50 points
The druid-bard can influence man and beast – a potent combination. Just remember that demons and undead aren’t men or
beasts!
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5]; Voice‡ [10].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ-1 [1]; Singing (E) HT [1].
Special Abilities: 19 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or wizardly spells from the Communication
and Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be
either (H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic
Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
‡ Gives +2 to Diplomacy, Fast-Talk, Mimicry, Performance,
Public Speaking, Sex Appeal, and Singing.
Druid-Cleric
+50 points
As with the cleric-druid, this choice offers a meaty spell list
and safety in redundancy.
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2* [20].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10], or Vow (No edged weapons) [-10].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 24
Evil Clerical Spells
Evil clerics (p. 23) use this spell list instead of that of
good clerics:
PI 1: Armor, Aura, Coolness, Darkness, Death Vision,
Debility, Decay, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Fear,
Final Rest, Frailty, Itch, Night Vision, Recover Energy,
Sense Life, Sense Spirit, Shield, Silence, Stench,
Thunderclap, and Watchdog.
PI 2: Blackout, Blight, Clumsiness, Command, Compel
Lie, Compel Truth, Control Zombie, Dark Vision, Foul
Water, Gloom, Great Voice, Pain, Panic, Persuasion,
Poison Food, Resist Acid, Resist Cold, Resist Disease,
Resist Fire, Resist Lightning, Resist Pain, Resist
Poison, Resist Pressure, Seeker, Shape Darkness, Steal
Energy, Strike Blind, Strike Deaf, Strike Dumb,
Summon Spirit, Terror, Truthsayer, Turn Spirit, Turn
Zombie, Vexation, and Weaken Blood.
PI 3: Affect Spirits, Astral Vision, Body of Shadow,
Command Spirit, Destroy Air, Destroy Water, Dispel
Possession, Foolishness, Hunger, Icy Weapon,
Madness, Magic Resistance, Nightmare, Oath,
Paralyze Limb, Pestilence, Repel Spirits, See Secrets,
Sensitize, Silver Tongue, Slow Healing, Steal Vitality,
Strengthen Will, Suspended Animation, Thirst, Water
to Wine, Weaken Will, Wither Plant, and Zombie.
PI 4: Agonize, Astral Block, Banish, Curse, Deathtouch,
Dehydrate, Dispel Magic, Divination, Flesh to Stone,
Fool’s Banquet, Frostbite, Gift of Letters, Gift of
Tongues, Mindlessness, Ruin, Stop Healing, Suspend
Curse, Total Paralysis, and Vigil.
PI 5: Earthquake, Entrap Spirit, Mass Zombie,
Pentagram, Remove Curse, Rotting Death, Storm, and
Suspend Mana.
PI 6: Bind Spirit, Drain Mana, Possession, and Summon
Demon.Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Meditation (H) Will-2 [1];
Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1]; Public Speaking (A) IQ-1 [1]; Surgery
(VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 30 points total in Holy abilities and/or and
clerical spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1]
with the +2 for Power Investiture.*
* See Cleric-Druid (p. 22) for important notes on interactions
between druidic and clerical capabilities.
Druid-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Holy warrior abilities accompany you when using Beast
Possession, Shapeshifting, etc. You can possess weasels and
gnaw demons to death.
Attributes: +1 ST [10].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1]. • One of Holiness 2 [5], Rapid Healing [5],
Resistant to Poison (+3) [5], or Striking ST 1 [5].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty (Good
entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can carry)
[-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H) IQ-2
[1]; Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4
more points on primary druid Melee Weapon skill, raising it
by +1.
Special Abilities: 26 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Druid-Knight
+50 points
Battlefield-altering magic plus high IQ for Strategy and
Tactics can yield an interesting “druid-general” suitable for
epic wilderness adventure.
Attributes: +1 ST [10].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; High Pain Threshold [10].
• One of Fit [5], Rapid Healing [5], or Striking ST 1 [5].
Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Brawling (E) DX [1]; Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Strategy (H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H)
IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4 more points on primary druid Melee
Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Druid-Martial Artist
+50 points
Shapeshifting spells alongside Chi Mastery abilities can be
potent. The combo is marginal because it costs lots of points.
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1]; Jumping (E) DX [1]. • Either
Judo (H) DX-2 [1] and Karate (H) DX-1 [2], or Judo (H)
DX-1 [2] and Karate (H) DX-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
Druid-Scout
+50 points
An archer who knows spells like Hawk Vision and Conceal
is scary. This is the druid-warrior’s lens of choice.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Bow (A) DX+2 [8]; Cartography (A) IQ-1 [1]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Shadowing (A) IQ-1 [1]; Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]; Traps (A)
IQ-1 [1]. • Observation (A) Per-1 [1], or 1 point in existing
skill to get Observation (A) Per [2].
Druid-Swashbuckler
+50 points
This lens is marginal only because secretive nature priests
rarely become flamboyant barflies. Nothing says you can’t do
it!
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5];
Weapon Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Skills: Either choose a druid Melee Weapon skill and put 8
more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of Rapier,
Saber, or Smallsword, all (A) DX+2 [8]. • Acrobatics (H)
DX-1 [2].
Druid-Thief
+50 points
Druidic magic greatly assists outdoor thievery, while thieving skills are a valuable fallback in town or underground,
where druidic powers falter – a neat balance.
Attributes: +2 DX [40].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.50 Basic Speed [-10].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Escape (H) DX-2 [1]; Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry
(E) DX [1]; Holdout (A) IQ-1 [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ-1 [1];
Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1]; Shadowing (A) IQ-1 [1]; Traps (A)
IQ-1 [1]. • Raise Stealth (A) DX [2] to Stealth (A) DX+1 [4].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Druid-Wizard
+50 points
An excellent and potent caster combination! Druidic spells,
like clerical ones, don’t count as prerequisites for wizardly
spells.
Secondary Characteristics: +1 FP [3].
Advantages: Magery 2 [25].*
Skills: Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1]; Thaumatology (VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in wizardly spells, which will
be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
MIXING PROFESSIONS 25HOLY WARRIOR
Choice Lenses: Barbarian, Cleric, Knight, Scout,
Swashbuckler.
Marginal Lenses: Druid.
Holy Warrior-Barbarian
+50 points
Outdoor skills to track down Evil where it lives, and more
ST to smite it, make this a natural combination.
Attributes: +2 ST [20].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10].
Skills: Ten of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Animal Handling (any),
Disguise (Animals), Navigation (Land), or Weather Sense,
all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1];
Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Fishing (E) Per [1]; or Survival (any)
or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Holy Warrior-Bard
+50 points
The holy warrior-bard casts using Singing (instruments are
awkward in melee!) and inspires courage with such spells as
Bravery.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ-1 [2]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ-1 [1]; Singing (E) HT [1].
Special Abilities: 13 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Holy Warrior-Cleric
+50 points
This is the holy warrior’s best caster lens, beefing up his
existing abilities and adding spells to his armory.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]. • Upgrade Holiness 2 [10]
to Power Investiture 2 [20].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in more Holy abilities and/or
clerical spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture.
Holy Warrior-Druid
+50 points
This combination is logical – Nature can be a powerful ally
against the unnatural. It’s marginal only because druidic capabilities aren’t optimized for fighting Evil.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Herb Lore (VH) IQ-3 [1]; Hidden
Lore (Elementals, Faeries, or Nature Spirits) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Naturalist (H) IQ-2 [1]; Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
MIXING PROFESSIONS 26Holy Warrior-Knight
+50 points
There’s little difference between this lens and a holy warrior
who sticks to his role. “Holy knight” sounds cool, though.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1]. • Spend 8 points total
on Axe/Mace, Bow, Boxing, Broadsword, Polearm,
Shortsword, Spear, Sumo Wrestling, or Two-Handed Sword,
all (A) DX-1 [1], DX [2], DX+1 [4], or DX+2 [8], and/or combat skills already known at the 4-point level or higher, where
4 points give +1 and 8 points give +2.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Holy Warrior-Martial Artist
+50 points
Abilities that benefit from the holy warrior’s Will and IQ
make this mix viable. Simply read “chi” as “religious zeal.”
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].*
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2]; Jumping (E) DX [1]. • Replace
Brawling (E) DX+1 [2] with Karate (H) DX [4]. • Replace
Wrestling (A) DX+1 [4] with Judo (H) DX [4].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
* See Cleric-Martial Artist (p. 23) for important notes on
disadvantages.
Holy Warrior-Scout
+50 points
Demons may fly – but a holy warrior’s Higher Purpose and
Shtick work just fine with a bow. A popular lens!
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Bow (A) DX+2 [8]; Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Survival
(any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Tracking (A) Per [2]. • Stealth (A) DX-1
[1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Stealth (A) DX [2].
Holy Warrior-Swashbuckler
+50 points
The Higher Purpose bonus stacks with bonuses for
Enhanced Parry and Weapon Master, making the holy warriorswashbuckler Evil’s deadliest foe.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5];
Weapon Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Skills: Either choose a holy warrior Melee Weapon skill and put
8 more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of Rapier,
Saber, Shortsword, or Smallsword, all (A) DX+2 [8]. •
Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 27
Unholy Warriors
The standard holy warrior template can be perverted
to serve Evil, yielding a blackguard known as the unholy
warrior. To take up arms for Evil, apply the lens below to
the holy warrior template.
Unholy Warrior
+0 points
Advantages: Replace Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or
Slay Undead) [5] with Higher Purpose (Slay Servitors
of Good)† [5]. • All Holiness, basic or added, becomes
Unholiness. • Change Shtick (Foes slain personally
can’t rise as undead) [1] to Legionary of the Damned‡
[1]. • Swap all points in Holy abilities for the same
number of points in Unholy abilities (p. 41). • In
advantage options, replace Higher Purpose (different
from first) [5] with Resistant to Evil Supernatural
Powers (+3) or (+8) [5 or 7].
Disadvantages: Replace this entire section with: Social
Stigma (Excommunicated)§ [-10]. • Another -15
points chosen from among Bad Temper [-10*],
Gluttony [-5*], Greed [-15*], Jealousy [-10], Laziness
[-10], Lecherousness [-15*], or Selfish [-5*]. • A further -15 points chosen from among the previous traits
or Bloodlust [-10*], Bully [-10*], Callous [-5], Code of
Honor (Pirate’s) [-5], Compulsive Lying [-15*],
Fanaticism [-15], Intolerance (“Good” religions) or
(All other religions) [-5 or -10], Overconfidence [-5*],
or Stubbornness [-5].
Skills: Unholy warriors prefer Physiology and
Psychology skills for good creatures or humans (torture and manipulation). • Replace Esoteric Medicine
(Holy) (H) Per-2 [1] with Poisons (H) IQ-2 [1].
* Multiplied for self-control number; see p. B120.
† Gives +1 to attack, damage, defense, and resistance
rolls vs. angels and celestials, artifacts of Good, and
good clerics and holy warriors.
‡ Legionary of the Damned: You can safely wield artifacts cursed by evil gods (but not by wizards!).
§ See note under Evil Clerics (p. 23).
New Horizons for Unholy Warriors
After adding this lens to the holy warrior template,
you can apply any lens meant for holy warriors – except
holy warrior-cleric – and become an unholy warriorwizard or whatever. To create an unholy warrior-evil
cleric, simply buy the holy warrior-cleric lens and interpret everything Holy as Unholy.
The Legions of Evil Want YOU!
Anyone but a holy warrior or a good cleric can take
up the sword of Evil. Start with your template’s holy
warrior lens, but make all the changes noted above for
the unholy warrior. In particular, replace its required
disadvantage with Social Stigma (Excommunicated)
and swap Esoteric Medicine for Poisons.Holy Warrior-Thief
+50 points
Holy warriors are too honorable to steal. Nasty surprises
(Traps) and backstabs (Stealth) are valid tactics against Evil,
though. Really!
Attributes: +1 DX [20]; +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5]; -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5].
Skills: Either Stealth (A) DX+2 [8], or 7 points in existing skill to
get Stealth (A) DX+2 [8] and 1 point on other skills below. •
Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Escape (H) DX-2 [1]; Forced Entry (E)
DX [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ-1 [1]; Shadowing (A) IQ-1 [1];
Traps (A) IQ [2].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
Holy Warrior-Wizard
+50 points
Most holy warriors would fireball Evil with zeal! This lens
uses the points that other warrior-caster lenses invest in
IQ to offer enough spells that Banish and Remove Curse are
attainable.
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Occultism (A) IQ [2];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in wizardly spells, which will be
either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
KNIGHT
Choice Lenses: Barbarian, Holy Warrior, Scout,
Swashbuckler.
Marginal Lenses: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Wizard.
Knight-Barbarian
+50 points
The knight-barbarian is superior to the pure barbarian for
players seeking an outdoorsman-warrior with a more even STskill balance.
Attributes: +2 ST [20].
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Per [5].
Advantages: Outdoorsman 2* [20].
Skills: Five of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Navigation (Land) (A)
IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Fishing (E) Per [1]; or Survival
(any) or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +2 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Knight-Bard
+50 points
Being an effective bard with a knight’s IQ means emphasizing
Singing and casting “buffs” like Hide Thoughts and Rear Vision.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ [4]; Public Speaking (A)
IQ [2]; Singing (E) HT [1].
Special Abilities: 15 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Knight-Cleric
+50 points
The knight’s best caster lens, if he focuses on Might, various
Resist spells, etc., and doesn’t risk skill 10-11 healing.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10], or Vow (No edged weapons) [-10].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per-1 [2]; Exorcism (H)
Will-1 [2]; Meditation (H) Will-1 [2]; Religious Ritual (H)
IQ-1 [2]; Theology (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
Knight-Druid
+50 points
A lance-wielding knight will find druidic spells valuable for
controlling his mount outdoors. Otherwise, this is a niche lens.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H)
Per-1 [2]; Herb Lore (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Religious Ritual (Druidic)
(H) IQ-1 [2]; Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Theology (Druidic)
(H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1]
with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Knight-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Many holy warriors are ex-knights who hacked their way to
divine favor by killing Evil monsters. They aren’t all do-gooders.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Will [5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead) [5];
Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 28Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Good entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can
carry) [-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1];
Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 25 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Knight-Martial Artist
+50 points
An effective mix if you favor skills useful when armed (e.g.,
Power Blow) over exclusively unarmed ones (e.g., Push).
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1]. • Replace Boxing (A) DX [2] or
Brawling (E) DX+1 [2] with Karate (H) DX [4]. • Replace
Sumo Wrestling or Wrestling, both (A) DX [2], with Judo (H)
DX [4].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
Knight-Scout
+50 points
Adding the scout’s prowess at archery to the knight’s melee
ability gives what’s arguably the most well-rounded warrior
combo.
Secondary Characteristics: +2 Per [10].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Bow (A) DX+3 [12], or 12 points in existing skill to get
Bow (A) DX+4 [16]. • Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX+1 [1] (includes +1 for knight’s Combat
Reflexes); Navigation (Land) (A) IQ [2]; Survival (any) (A)
Per-1 [1]; Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]. • Observation (A) Per-1 [1],
or 1 point in existing skill to get Observation (A) Per [2]. •
Stealth (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Stealth
(A) DX [2].
Knight-Swashbuckler
+50 points
The knight-swashbuckler is the apex heavy melee fighter.
He’s viable in a 250-point game and could start with skill 23!
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5]; Weapon
Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Skills: Either choose a knight Melee Weapon skill and put 8
more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of Rapier,
Saber, or Smallsword, all (A) DX+2 [8]. • Acrobatics (H)
DX-2 [1]; Jumping (E) DX [1].
Knight-Thief
+50 points
Kills monsters? Check. Takes stuff? Check. This is an extremely versatile combo in the typical dungeon campaign.
Attributes: +1 DX [20]; +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Either Stealth (A) DX [2], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Stealth (A) DX [2] and 1 point on other skills below. •
Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ
[2]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1]; Traps (A) IQ [2]. • Forced Entry
(E) DX [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Forced Entry (E)
DX+1 [2].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Knight-Wizard
+50 points
Resisted and long-range castings aren’t effective at skill 10-11.
Spells like Flaming Armor and Flaming Weapon pay off better.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-2 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in wizardly spells, which will be
either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
MARTIAL ARTIST
Choice Lenses: Holy Warrior, Knight, Scout, Swashbuckler,
Thief.
Marginal Lenses: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Wizard.
Martial Artist-Barbarian
+50 points
Pure martial artists can get High Pain Threshold and more
ST anyway. This lens suits those embarking on wilderness
adventures.
Attributes: +2 ST [20].
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Per [5].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10].
Skills: Five of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Navigation (Land) (A)
IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1]; Fishing
(E) Per [1]; or Survival (any) or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Martial Artist-Bard
+50 points
Chi and bardic abilities offer many options. Of course, you’ll
need many points to be good at it all.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 29Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ [4]; Public Speaking (A)
IQ [2]; Singing (E) HT+1 [2].
Special Abilities: 14 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Martial Artist-Cleric
+50 points
This mix pays off best with long-term dedication. Still, clerical “buffs” – especially Armor and Might – are effective right
away.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10], or Vow (No edged weapons) [-10].*
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Religious Ritual (H) IQ-1 [2];
Theology (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 15 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
* If desired, Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) can serve as the
disadvantage required for Holy Might (pick another -10 points
of cleric or martial-artist disadvantages). Failure to observe it
costs the martial artist-cleric access to Chi Mastery and Holy
Might!
Martial Artist-Druid
+50 points
Partial Shapeshifting (Tiger Paws) with Karate is just plain
cool. The necessary Power Investiture 5 is just plain expensive,
and must wait until later.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Herb Lore (VH) IQ-2 [2];
Naturalist (H) IQ-1 [2]; Religious Ritual (Druidic) (H) IQ-1
[2]; Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Theology (Druidic) (H) IQ-1
[2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1]
with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Martial Artist-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Learning Physiology for monsters and using Pressure Points
to paralyze them is potent – especially against foes your Higher
Purpose covers.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead) [5];
Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Good entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can
carry) [-10].*
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology
(monster type) (H) IQ [4]; Psychology (same monster type)
(H) IQ-2 [1]; Strategy (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 24 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
* See Martial Artist-Cleric (left) for important notes on
disadvantages.
Martial Artist-Knight
+50 points
This lens’ appeal is heavy swung weapon skills to use with
Power Blow. Effective ST 24 + halberd = carnage.
Attributes: +1 ST [10].
Advantages: Born War Leader 1* [5]; Combat Reflexes† [15];
High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Armoury (Melee Weapons) (A) IQ [2]; Connoisseur
(Weapons) (A) IQ [2]; Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Strategy (H)
IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4 points to learn one of Axe/Mace, Bow,
Broadsword, Polearm, Spear, or Two-Handed Sword, all (A)
DX+1 [4], or to add +1 to a known melee skill.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.
† Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Martial Artist-Scout
+50 points
Impressive archery skills plus Chi Mastery’s Enhanced Move
and Perfect Balance turn any martial artist into the classic “elven
archer.”
Secondary Characteristics: +2 Per [10].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
MIXING PROFESSIONS 30Skills: Bow (A) DX+2 [8]; Camouflage (E) IQ+1 [2]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Shadowing (A) IQ [2]; Survival (any) (A)
Per-1 [1]; Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]; Zen Archery (VH) IQ+1 [4]
(includes +2 for martial artist’s Chi Talent 2). • Observation
(A) Per-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Observation (A)
Per [2].
Martial Artist-Swashbuckler
+50 points
Having Weapon Master and Trained by a Master enables a
new option: you can learn variants of “unarmed” chi skills that
work with individual weapon skills; e.g., Breaking Blow
(Rapier). Clear these with the GM!
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon
of choice) [5]; Weapon Bond (Best weapon of choice in current possession) [1]; Weapon Master (Weapon of choice)
[20].
Skills: Either choose a martial artist Melee Weapon skill and put
8 more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of
Broadsword, Rapier, or Saber, all (A) DX+2 [8]. • Fast-Draw
(any) (E) DX [1].
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Martial Artist-Thief
+50 points
Thieves’ skills are effective for the high-DX martial artist
and increase his noncombat contributions. Yes, this is a ninja.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; +1 Per [5].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; Perfect Balance (Chi, -10%)† [14].
Skills: Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry (E)
DX [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ [2]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1];
Traps (A) IQ [2]. • Raise Stealth (A) DX-1 [1] to Stealth (A)
DX+1 [4].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Acrobatics and Climbing. Martial artists
acquire this as a Chi ability. Those who already have it should
add 14 points of other Chi abilities and skills useful for thievery; e.g., the Catfall advantage and the Light Walk skill.
Martial Artist-Wizard
+50 points
Mastering martial arts and sorcery is tough, but
Deathtouch-charged Karate punches and Iron Arm parries
might just be worth it.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-2 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in wizardly spells, which will
be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
SCOUT
Choice Lenses: Barbarian, Holy Warrior, Knight, Martial
Artist, Swashbuckler, Thief.
Marginal Lenses: Wizard.
Scout-Barbarian
+50 points
Scouts have most of these options on their template. This
lens is purely a quick, ST-oriented “level up” package.
Attributes: +3 ST [30]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Five of Animal Handling (any), Disguise (Animals), or
Weather Sense, all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Naturalist (H) IQ* [1];
Swimming (E) HT [1]; Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Fishing (E)
Per+2* [1].
* Includes +2 for scout’s Outdoorsman 2.
Scout-Bard
+50 points
An archer, being out of melee, can sing and strum unmolested. He may want a bow-harp; see Bard-Scout (p. 21).
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ [4]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ-1 [1]; Singing (E) HT+1 [2].
Special Abilities: 15 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Scout-Cleric
+50 points
Any party could use a back-ranker who heals and shoots.
Thus, this lens is ideal for fans of support roles.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: Honesty (12) [-10] or Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per-2 [1]; Exorcism (H)
Will-2 [1]; Meditation (H) Will-2 [1]; Religious Ritual (H)
IQ-2 [1]; Theology (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 15 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
MIXING PROFESSIONS 31Scout-Druid
+50 points
Outdoors, a tracker who can’t be tracked (Hide Path, Light
Tread, No-Smell, etc.) is potent. The scout’s best caster lens!
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H) Per-2 [1]; Herb Lore
(VH) IQ-2 [2]; Naturalist (H) IQ [1] (includes +2 for scout’s
Outdoorsman 2); Religious Ritual (Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1];
Theology (Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 14 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Scout-Holy Warrior
+50 points
(1) Buy True Faith. (2) Wade into undead horde. (3) Turn
undead. (4) Shoot undead in back. Fire arrows work best.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty (Good
entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can carry)
[-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology
(monster type) (H) IQ-1 [2]; Psychology (same monster type)
(H) IQ-2 [1]; Strategy (H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 26 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Scout-Knight
+50 points
Like scout-barbarian, this is fundamentally a quick “level
up” package. It emphasizes leadership and melee capabilities.
Attributes: +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Born War Leader 2* [10]; Combat Reflexes† [15];
High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Leadership (A) IQ-1
[1]; Strategy (H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1]. • One of
Brawling (E) DX [1], Wrestling (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point to
raise one of these by +1 if already known. • Spend 4 more
points on primary scout Melee Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
* Gives +2 to Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.
† Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Scout-Martial Artist
+50 points
Take note: Zen Archery for long shots, Power Blow for use
with Heroic Archer’s “instant shots” (and a high-ST bow).
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1]; Meditation (H) Will-2 [1]. •
Judo (H) DX-2 [1], or replace existing Wrestling (A) DX-1 [1]
with Judo (H) DX-1 [2]. • Jumping (E) DX [1], or 1 point in
existing skill to get Jumping (E) DX+1 [2]. • Karate (H) DX-
2 [1], or replace existing Brawling (E) DX [1] with Karate
(H) DX-1 [2].
Special Abilities: Zen Archery (VH) IQ-1 [2]. • 8 points total in
Chi abilities and/or more chi skills (p. 18). Chi skills get +1
for Chi Talent; Zen Archery already includes this.
Scout-Swashbuckler
+50 points
This is the ultimate in DX-based ranged and melee dominance (but the swashbuckler-scout disagrees). Select a onehanded scout weapon for fast bow-to-blade transitions.
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; Enhanced Parry 1
(Weapon of choice) [5]; Weapon Master (Weapon of choice)
[20].
Skills: Either choose a scout Melee Weapon skill and put 8
more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of Rapier,
Saber, or Smallsword, all (A) DX+2 [8]. • Either Acrobatics
(H) DX-2 [1] and Jumping (E) DX [1], or Acrobatics (H) DX-
1 [2] if Jumping is already known.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Scout-Thief
+50 points
The scout-thief is a well-rounded indoor/outdoor
information-gatherer with a deadly combat bite, very useful for
smaller adventuring parties.
Attributes: +1 DX [20]; +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1]; Escape (H) DX-2 [1]; Filch (A)
DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry (E) DX [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ [2];
Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1]. • Raise Stealth (A) DX-1 [1] to
Stealth (A) DX+1 [4].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Scout-Wizard
+50 points
Scout-wizards have enough IQ to be (barely) viable. SpellArchery (p. 41) is desirable, but means saving up for Magery 3.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 11 points total in wizardly spells, which will
be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
MIXING PROFESSIONS 32SWASHBUCKLER
Choice Lenses: Holy Warrior, Knight, Martial Artist, Scout,
Thief.
Marginal Lenses: Cleric, Druid, Wizard.
Swashbuckler-Barbarian
+50 points
High Pain Threshold is nice. Get it here if you foresee
wilderness treks, or from swashbuckler-knight if you’re the tactician type.
Attributes: +2 ST [20].
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Per [5].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10].
Skills: Five of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Navigation (Land) (A)
IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1]; Fishing
(E) Per [1]; or Survival (any) or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Swashbuckler-Bard
+50 points
A fitting mix, but low-IQ casters are tricky to play. Focus on
Bard-Song, or bardic skills, or one college of magic.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Bardic Talent 1 [8]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ [4]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ [2]; Singing (E) HT [1].
Special Abilities: 15 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ-1 [1] or (VH) IQ-2 [1] with the +1 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Swashbuckler-Cleric
+50 points
The appeal of any warrior-cleric is being able to “buff up”
before the fight. This one is no exception.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: Honesty (12) [-10] or Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per-1 [2]; Exorcism (H)
Will-1 [2]; Meditation (H) Will-1 [2]; Religious Ritual (H)
IQ-1 [2]; Theology (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
Swashbuckler-Druid
+50 points
A swashbuckler has to be clever (both PC and player) to
make this combination work. Take that as a warning – or a
challenge!
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H) Per-1 [2]; Herb Lore
(VH) IQ-2 [2]; Religious Ritual (Druidic) (H) IQ-1 [2];
Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Theology (Druidic) (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 11 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Swashbuckler-Holy Warrior
+50 points
The swashbuckler’s effortless Rapid Strikes double the
oomph of many holy gifts. Tip: cutting blades, not impalingonly ones, vs. undead.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty (Good
entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can carry)
[-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology
(monster type) (H) IQ-1 [2]; Psychology (same monster type)
(H) IQ-2 [1]; Strategy (H) IQ-1 [2]; Tactics (H) IQ-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 24 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
MIXING PROFESSIONS 33Swashbuckler-Knight
+50 points
This lens – yet another quick “level up” for fighters who want
to stay fighters – adds military skills to the civilian swordsman.
Attributes: +1 ST [10].
Advantages: Born War Leader 2* [10]; High Pain Threshold
[10]. • One of Enhanced Block 1 [5], Fit [5], Rapid Healing
[5], or Striking ST 1 [5].
Skills: Armoury (Melee Weapons) (A) IQ+1 [4]; Connoisseur
(Weapons) (A) IQ+1 [4]; Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Strategy
(H) IQ-2 [1]; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4 points to learn
one of Axe/Mace, Bow, Polearm, Spear, or Two-Handed
Sword, all (A) DX+1 [4], or on primary swashbuckler Melee
Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
* Gives +2 to Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.
Swashbuckler-Martial Artist
+50 points
Weapon Master’s damage bonus is per die. With 4d swing
damage from Power Blow, that’s +8! Swashbuckler-martial
artists can learn variant chi skills for weapons, as noted for the
martial artist-swashbuckler (p. 31).
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Replace Boxing (A) DX [2] or Brawling (E) DX+1 [2]
with Karate (H) DX [4]. • Replace Wrestling (A) DX [2], with
Judo (H) DX [4].
Special Abilities: 11 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
Swashbuckler-Scout
+50 points
This is the ultimate in DX-based melee and ranged dominance (although the scout-swashbuckler disagrees).
Secondary Characteristics: +2 Per [10].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Bow (A) DX+3 [12]; Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX+1 [1] (includes +1 for swashbuckler’s
Combat Reflexes); Navigation (Land) (A) IQ [2]; Observation
(A) Per-1 [1]; Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1]; Tracking (A) Per-1
[1]. • Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2].
Swashbuckler-Thief
+50 points
The swashbuckler-thief is proof that idle hands are the
devil’s workshop: when not fighting, he’s applying his impressive DX to crime.
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; +1 Per [5].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5]. •
One of +1 Per [5], +1 Basic Move [5], Ambidexterity [5], or
High Manual Dexterity 2† [5].
Skills: Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry (E)
DX [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ+1 [4]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1];
Traps (A) IQ+1 [4]. • Raise Stealth (A) DX-1 [1] to Stealth (A)
DX+1 [4].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.
Bonus becomes +2 with High Manual Dexterity 2.
Swashbuckler-Wizard
+50 points
No doubt combat magic would aid a warrior better, but illusions somehow seem more fitting for this flamboyant dabbler!
Attributes: +1 IQ [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -1 Will [-5]; -1 Per [-5].
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-2 [2]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-2 [2].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in wizardly spells, which will
be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
THIEF
Choice Lenses: Bard, Martial Artist, Scout, Swashbuckler,
Wizard.
Marginal Lenses: Barbarian.
Thief-Barbarian
+50 points
Urban thieves and primitive tribesmen are near-opposites.
Still, this lens might suit a thief back from the gulag.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10]; Outdoorsman 1* [10]. •
One of Absolute Direction [5], Fit [5], Resistant to Poison
(+3) [5], or Striking ST 1 [5].
Skills: Ten of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Animal Handling (any),
Disguise (Animals), Navigation (Land), or Weather Sense,
all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1];
MIXING PROFESSIONS 34Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Fishing (E) Per [1]; or Survival (any)
or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Thief-Bard
+50 points
Many dungeon-raiding bards were once common rogues – a
viable career path for gamers reluctant to play bards as starting
PCs.
Advantages: Bardic Talent 2 [16]; Charisma 1* [5]; Musical
Ability 1† [5].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ-1 [2]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ-1 [1]; Singing (E) HT+2 [4].
Special Abilities: 17 points total in Bard-Song abilities; bardic
skills (p. 18); and/or spells from the Communication and
Empathy and/or Mind Control colleges, which will be either
(H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Bardic Talent.
* Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
† Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
Thief-Cleric
+50 points
A thief’s IQ makes any caster lens viable, although this one
has a moral incongruity that won’t appeal to everyone.
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Will [5].
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: Sense of Duty (Coreligionists) [-10] or Vow (No
edged weapons) [-10].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H) Per-2 [1]; Exorcism (H)
Will-2 [1]; Meditation (H) Will-2 [1]; Religious Ritual (H)
IQ-2 [1]; Theology (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 25 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
Thief-Druid
+50 points
Magically training animals to steal is just fun. You can do
other things, but that’s the cool part.
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H)
Per-2 [1]; Herb Lore (VH) IQ-3 [1]; Religious Ritual
(Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Theology (Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 25 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
Thief-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Cunning holy warriors are a fun change from swordswingers. Higher Purpose aids Stealth, Traps, etc., when
trapping and backstabbing Evil.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: Sense of Duty (Good entities) [-10] or Vow
(Own no more than horse can carry) [-10].
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H) IQ-2
[1]; Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Either
spend 3 more points on each of two thief combat skills
known at the 1-point level, or add all 6 points to one combat
skill that’s at the 2-point level, to raise the relevant skill(s) by
+2.
Special Abilities: 24 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Thief-Knight
+50 points
Any thief could benefit from more combat ability. This is the
best warrior lens for thuggish thieves.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Four of Armoury (Melee Weapons), Connoisseur
(Weapons), or Leadership, all (A) IQ-1 [1]; or Strategy or
Tactics, both (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Either spend 3 more points on
each of two thief combat skills known at the 1-point level, or
add all 6 points to one combat skill that’s at the 2-point level,
to raise the relevant skill(s) by +2.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Thief-Martial Artist
+50 points
Many chi skills would aid a thief – especially Light Walk!
Also, you’re a ninja. How cool is that?
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Judo (H) DX-1 [2]; Jumping (E) DX [1]. • Replace
Brawling (E) DX [1] with Karate (H) DX-1 [2].
Special Abilities: 11 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi skills
(p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent. Immovable Stance
gets +4 for the thief’s Perfect Balance!
Thief-Scout
+50 points
Thieves who prefer to avoid melee (even from behind)
often take up archery. The backstabbing rules do work with
bowshots.
Attributes: +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20]; Outdoorsman 1* [10].
Skills: Either Bow (A) DX+2 [8], or 7 points in existing skill to
get Bow (A) DX+2 [8] and 1 point on other skills below.
• Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Fast-Draw (Arrow) (E) DX [1];
Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1];
MIXING PROFESSIONS 35Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]. • Cartography (A) IQ-1 [1], or 1 point
in existing skill to get Cartography (A) IQ [2]. • Observation
(A) Per-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Observation
(A) Per [2].
* Gives +1 to Camouflage, Fishing, Mimicry, Naturalist,
Navigation, Survival, and Tracking.
Thief-Swashbuckler
+50 points
This archetype is widespread in dungeon fantasy – arguably
more so than the straight-up thief. Weapon Master’s damage
bonuses certainly help.
Attributes: +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; Enhanced Parry 1
(Weapon of choice) [5]; Weapon Bond (Best weapon of
choice in current possession) [1]; Weapon Master (Weapon
of choice) [20].
Skills: Jumping (E) DX [1]. • Either 3 more points on a thief
sword skill at the 1-point level, raising it by +2; or 2 points
on sword skill at the 2-point level, raising it by +1, and one
of Shield (Buckler) (E) DX [1], or Cloak or Main-Gauche,
both (A) DX-1 [1].
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Thief-Wizard
+50 points
The thief’s best caster lens! A few Movement spells alongside built-in magical loot detection give a massive boost.
Advantages: Magery 2* [25].
Skills: Alchemy (VH) IQ-3 [1]; Occultism (A) IQ-1 [1];
Thaumatology (VH) IQ-3 [1].
Special Abilities: 22 points total in wizardly spells, which will
be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with the +2 for Magery.
* Gives +2 to Thaumatology.
WIZARD
Choice Lenses: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Thief.
Marginal Lenses: Barbarian, Martial Artist.
Wizard-Barbarian
+50 points
This lens suits wilderness campaigns where everybody
needs outdoor skills. In town or underground, other wizardwarrior combos are preferable.
Attributes: +2 ST [20]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: +1 Per [5]; -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Ten of Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Animal Handling (any),
Disguise (Animals), Navigation (Land), or Weather Sense,
all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) or
Naturalist, both (H) IQ-2 [1]; Swimming (E) HT [1];
Running (A) HT-1 [1]; Fishing (E) Per [1]; or Survival (any)
or Tracking, both (A) Per-1 [1].
Wizard-Bard
+50 points
The wizard’s gifts make him an excellent bard – and BardSong adds abilities that work when he’s out of energy.
Advantages: Bard-Song Talent 2* [10]; Charisma 1† [5];
Musical Ability 1‡ [5]; Voice§ [10].
Skills: Musical Instrument (any) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Public Speaking
(A) IQ-1 [1]; Singing (E) HT [1].
Special Abilities: 17 points total in Bard-Song abilities and/or
bardic skills (p. 18).*
* Wizard-bards learn and cast spells as wizards. They add
Magery to spells and need not play music to cast. They must
still play to use Bard-Song abilities; add Bard-Song Talent
(p. 20) to those rolls.
† Gives +1 to Leadership, Panhandling, and Public
Speaking.
‡ Gives +1 to Musical Composition, Musical Influence,
Musical Instrument, and Singing.
§ Gives +2 to Diplomacy, Fast-Talk, Mimicry, Performance,
Public Speaking, Sex Appeal, and Singing.
Wizard-Cleric
+50 points
Dual spell lists and partial independence from mana are
very tempting. Eventually, most wizards end up worshipping
something.
Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Power Investiture 2 [20].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty
(Coreligionists) [-10], or Vow (No edged weapons) [-10]. •
Wizards with Social Stigma (Excommunicated) [-10] must
either buy this off or keep it, become wizard-evil clerics, and
pick a -10-point evil-cleric disadvantage instead of one of the
previous three (see Evil Clerics, p. 23).
Skills: Diagnosis (H) IQ-2 [1]; Esoteric Medicine (Holy) (H)
Per-2 [1]; Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Religious Ritual (H) IQ-2
[1]; Surgery (VH) IQ-3 [1]; Theology (H) IQ-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 29 points total in Holy abilities and/or clerical
spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1 [1] with
the +2 for Power Investiture.
Wizard-Druid
+50 points
Huzzah for two spells lists! Being excommunicated is irrelevant provided that you respect Nature. Zombie pets would be
pushing it.
Advantages: Power Investiture 2 (Druidic) [20].
Skills: Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) (H) Per-2 [1]; Hidden Lore
(Elementals, Faeries, or Nature Spirits) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Naturalist (H) IQ-2 [1]; Pharmacy (Herbal) (H) IQ-2 [1];
Religious Ritual (Druidic) (H) IQ-2 [1]; Theology (Druidic)
(H) IQ-2 [1]; Veterinary (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Three of Animal
Handling (any), Disguise (Animals), or Weather Sense,
all (A) IQ-1 [1]; Mimicry (Animal Sounds or Bird Calls) (H)
IQ-2 [1]; or Survival (any) (A) Per-1 [1].
Special Abilities: 20 points total in Druidic abilities and/or
druidic spells, which will be either (H) IQ [1] or (VH) IQ-1
[1] with the +2 for Power Investiture (Druidic).
MIXING PROFESSIONS 36Wizard-Holy Warrior
+50 points
Higher Purpose gives +1 to spells cast against applicable
foes, making this combo popular with wizards who oppose
Evil.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Higher Purpose (Slay Demons or Slay Undead)
[5]; Holiness 1 [5]; Shtick (Foes slain personally can’t rise as
undead) [1].
Disadvantages: One of Honesty (12) [-10], Sense of Duty (Good
entities) [-10], or Vow (Own no more than horse can carry)
[-10]. • Wizards with Social Stigma (Excommunicated) [-10]
must either buy this off or keep it, become wizard-unholy
warriors, and pick a -10-point unholy-warrior disadvantage
instead of one of the previous three (see Unholy Warriors,
p. 27).
Skills: Exorcism (H) Will-2 [1]; Hidden Lore (Demons or
Undead) (A) IQ-1 [1]; Physiology (monster type) (H) IQ-2
[1]; Psychology (same monster type) (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Spend 4
more points on primary wizard Melee Weapon skill, raising
it by +1.
Special Abilities: 26 points total in Holy abilities and/or the
skills above.
Wizard-Knight
+50 points
This is the best option for wizard-warriors who wish to
emphasize physical power and toughness.
Attributes: +1 ST [10]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes* [15]; High Pain Threshold [10].
Skills: Armoury (Body Armor or Melee Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Brawling (E) DX [1]; Connoisseur (Weapons) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1]. • Strategy (H)
IQ-2 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get Strategy (H) IQ-1
[2]. • Spend 4 more points on primary wizard Melee
Weapon skill, raising it by +1.
* Gives +1 to Fast-Draw.
Wizard-Martial Artist
+50 points
Wizard-martial artist is an arduous path. Such adventurers
are better than pure martial artists at more cerebral chi skills,
however.
Advantages: Chi Talent 1 [15]; Trained by a Master [30].
Disadvantages: Disciplines of Faith (Chi Rituals) [-10].
Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1]; Jumping (E) DX [1]. • Either
Judo (H) DX-2 [1] and Karate (H) DX-1 [2], or Judo (H)
DX-1 [2] and Karate (H) DX-2 [1].
Special Abilities: 10 points total in Chi abilities and/or chi
skills (p. 18). Chi skills get +1 for Chi Talent.
Wizard-Scout
+50 points
This is the option of choice for wizard-warriors who prefer
ranged combat. Spell-Archery (p. 41) is a must!
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Heroic Archer [20].
Skills: Bow (A) DX+2 [8]; Camouflage (E) IQ [1]; Fast-Draw
(Arrow) (E) DX [1]; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1];
Observation (A) Per-1 [1]; Shadowing (A) IQ-1 [1]. •
Cartography (A) IQ-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Cartography (A) IQ [2]. • Stealth (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in
existing skill to get Stealth (A) DX [2].
Wizard-Swashbuckler
+50 points
Acrobatics, Enhanced Parry, and higher DX and skill let the
wizard-swashbuckler defend well, addressing the melee mage’s
biggest weakness.
Attributes: +1 DX [20].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.25 Basic Speed [-5].
Advantages: Enhanced Parry 1 (Weapon of choice) [5];
Weapon Master (Weapon of choice) [20].
Skills: Either choose a wizard Melee Weapon skill and put 8
more points into it, raising it by +2, or add one of
Broadsword, Rapier, Saber, or Shortsword, all (A) DX+2 [8].
• Acrobatics (H) DX-1 [2].
Wizard-Thief
+50 points
Spells like Invisibility and Mage-Stealth so effectively compensate for physical shortcomings that the wizard-thief is the
mundane thief’s biggest rival.
Attributes: +2 DX [40].
Secondary Characteristics: -0.50 Basic Speed [-10].
Advantages: Flexibility* [5]; High Manual Dexterity 1† [5].
Skills: Either Stealth (A) DX+1 [4], or 3 points in existing skill
to get Stealth (A) DX+1 [4] and 1 point on other skills below.
• Climbing (A) DX-1 [1], or 1 point in existing skill to get
Climbing (A) DX [2]. • Filch (A) DX-1 [1]; Forced Entry (E)
DX [1]; Lockpicking (A) IQ-1 [1]; Pickpocket (H) DX-2 [1];
Traps (A) IQ-1 [1].
* Gives +3 to Climbing and Escape.
† Gives +1 to Knot-Tying, Pickpocket, and Sleight of Hand.

===== GURPS Dungeon Fantasy - Power-Ups =====

Delvers who start in a profession – not those who merely get
a lens for it – can buy certain “high-level” options in play, as if
those abilities were on their original character template. Below
are suggestions compatible with Dungeon Fantasy:
Adventurers. The GM is encouraged to add others!
Barbarian Power-Ups
Barbarians may exceed normal ST limits, going up to ST 25
(before racial modifiers), and buy HP up to 1.5 ¥ ST. As usual,
Size, -10% makes ST and HP cheaper. Additional options: Arm
ST 1 or 2 (Size, -10%) [5 or 9], Damage Resistance 1 or 2
(Limited, Crushing, -40%; Tough Skin, -40%) [1 or 2], Damage
Resistance 1 or 2 (Tough Skin, -40%) [3 or 6], Extra Attack 1
[25], Resistant to Poison (+8) [7], and Unfazeable [15].
Bard Power-Ups
Bards can buy up to Bardic Talent 6 [8/level], and have no
upper limit on Charisma [5/level] or Wild Talent [20/level].
New Bardic abilities are Mind Probe (Bard-Song, -30%) [14],
Scanning Sense (Sonar; Bard-Song, -30%) [14], and
Unfazeable (Bard-Song, -30%) [11]. Additional options:
Discriminatory Hearing [15] and Extraordinary or Ridiculous
Luck [30 or 60].
Cleric Power-Ups
Clerics can acquire unlimited Wild Talent (Focused,
Clerical, -20%; Holy, -10%) [14/level]. This Holy ability lets the
cleric cast any clerical spell at skill IQ + Power Investiture,
once per game session per level. Additional options: Energy
Reserve (Holy) 1-20 [3/level] and Extraordinary or Ridiculous
Luck [30 or 60].
Druid Power-Ups
Druids can have any number of Alternate Forms (Animal;
Druidic, -10%) [Varies]. This Druidic ability costs 14 points
+ 90% of form’s template cost – or just 14 points per ordinary,
small animal (bat, cat, etc.). Druids can also have up to
Damage Resistance 4 (Limited, Elemental, -20%; Druidic,
-10%) [14]. Additional options: Energy Reserve (Druidic) 1-20
[3/level] and Extraordinary Luck [30].
Holy Warrior Power-Ups
Holy warriors can buy unlimited Wild Talent (Focused,
Clerical, -20%; Holy, -10%) [14/level]; this works as described
in Cleric Power-Ups (above), but roll against IQ + Holiness. Also
as part of Holy Might, holy warriors may purchase up to two
“levels” of Blessed (Heroic Feats; Holy, -10%) [9] for each of ST,
POWER-UPS 38
CHAPTER THREE
POWER-UPSDX, and HT; Blessed 6 [54], the maximum, gives a +2d boost
to all three scores! Holy warriors may improve Higher Purpose
as if it came in levels, too; Higher Purpose 3 [15], the maximum, gives a +3 bonus. Additional options: Enhanced Block 2
[10], Enhanced Parry 2 [10], Extra Attack 1 [25], and
Extraordinary or Ridiculous Luck [30 or 60].

Knight Power-Ups

Knights may exceed normal HP limits, improving HP to 1.5
¥ ST. They can also add or improve Melee Weapon skills whenever they have sufficient points – even in battle! Finally, they
can buy up to Enhanced Block 3 [5/level], Enhanced Parry 3
[5/level], and Extra Attack 2 [25/level].

Martial Artist Power-Ups

Martial artists can get up to Chi Talent 6 [15/level] and
Enhanced Dodge 3 [15/level], and have no limit on Wild Talent
[20/level]. New Chi abilities are Claws (Blunt; Chi, -10%)* [3]
(“iron hands”), Clinging (Chi, -10%)* [18], and Enhanced Time
Sense (Chi, -10%)* [41]. Additional option: Extraordinary
Luck [30].
Scout Power-Ups
Scouts may exceed normal Basic Move limits, buying up to
six levels. They can also acquire any amount of Enhanced
Tracking (Multiple Lock-Ons, +20%) [6/level]; each level lets
the scout specify an extra target when aiming (e.g., five, with
ET 4) and claim Aim benefits against them all. Additional
options: Extra Attack 1 [25], Extraordinary Luck [30], Silence
1 or 2 [5 or 10], and Telescopic Vision 1 or 2 [5 or 10].

Swashbuckler Power-Ups

Swashbucklers can raise Basic Speed up to four levels,
exceeding normal limits. They may also replace Combat
Reflexes [15] with Enhanced Time Sense [45], for 30 points,
and buy up to Enhanced Block 3 [5/level] and Extra Attack 2
[25/level]. Finally, Weapon Master enables several chi skills:
Blind Fighting, Flying Leap, Kiai, and Power Blow.

Thief Power-Ups

Thieves may exceed normal DX limits, buying up to DX 25
(before racial modifiers). They can also have up to Enhanced
Dodge 3 [15/level] and Striking ST 10 (Only on surprise attack,
-60%) [2/level]. Additional options: Ridiculous Luck [60],
Sensitive Touch [10], Silence 1 or 2 [5 or 10], Vibration Sense
(Air) [10], and Weapon Master (Knife/Main-Gauche) [20].

Wizard Power-Ups

Wizards may purchase up to IQ 25 (before racial modifiers),
exceeding normal limits. As well, they can buy any amount of
Magic Resistance (Improved, +150%) [5/level] and Wild Talent
(Retention, +25%; Focused, Magical, -20%) [21/level], and
acquire Mana Enhancer 1 [50] (raises mana level a step when
the wizard casts on himself). Additional option: Energy
Reserve (Magical) 1-20 [3/level]