Example characters

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When you are creating a character, it might be hard to choose from the range of skills available. With this in mind we have created some example character ‘builds’ to help you get started.
All of the character builds listed here use 20 XP.

Knight

Noble, Warrior
This character is a heroic and heavily armoured warrior wielding sword and shield and supported by a retinue of loyal followers.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Warrior	0		Pool of 3 ST Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self
Melee Weapon Practice	1	Warrior	Spend 1 ST to call DOUBLE by melee weapon
Buckler Training	1	Warrior	Proficient with bucklers
Shield Training	4	Buckler Training	Proficient with shields
Armour Practice I	1	Warrior	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
Armour Practice II	1	Armour Practice I	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
Heavy Armour Specialty	3	Armour Practice I	May take CLEAVE as TRIPLE while wearing heavy armour
Toughness	2		+1 Hit
Disposable Income	1		Receive one extra share of petty cash each interactive (total 2×)
Followers	3		Order followers to assist with or undertake downtime actions
Noble Membership	3		Membership of the Noble Houses Represents the rank of Knight or a position as a senior retainer

This build gives a tough melee fighter with the following stats:

• 7 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
• 3 Stamina
• Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on themself or call DOUBLE by one-handed weapon
• Proficient with shields
• Can take CLEAVE as TRIPLE while in heavy armour
• Double petty cash per interactive
• Supported by followers in downtime
• Membership of the Noble Houses

Master of rites

Noble, Evoker
This character is an expert at communing with the spirits of the elements and ancestors, and is an example of a character suited to non-combat situations.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Evoker	0		Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
Common Rite of Evocation	2	Evoker	Use common spirits Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
Greater Rite of Evocation	3	Common Rite of Evocation	Use greater spirits Greater Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon greater elemental
Rite of Necromancy	2	Evoker	Rite of Necromancy, Minor Ritual: use a body to speak to the spirit
Rite of Séance	3	Rite of Necromancy	Rite of Séance, Major Ritual: summon an ancestor spirit
Rite of Dismissal	2	Evoker	Rite of Dismissal, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: dismiss a bound spirit
Rite of Sacrifice	2	Evoker	Rite of Sacrifice, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: sacrifice to a spirit even if not present
Artifice	2	Evoker	Make an anchor for a least spirit with 16 SD
Disposable Income	1		Receive one extra share of petty cash each interactive (total 2×)
Noble Membership	3		Membership of the Noble Houses Represents the rank of Knight or a position as a senior retainer

This build gives a dedicated evoker with the following stats:

• 4 Hits in armour (3 Hits unarmoured)
• Can summon and bind elementals up to Greater degree
• Can summon ancestors
• Can dismiss spirits
• Can sacrifice to spirits
• Can create anchors for Least spirits
• Double petty cash per interactive
• Membership of the Noble Houses

Sergeant

Army, Warrior
This character is a tough melee fighter with a polearm and some healing skill.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Warrior	0		Pool of 3 ST Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self
Two-Handed Weapon Training	2	Warrior	Proficient with two-handed weapons
Polearm Training	3	Two-Handed Weapon Training	Proficient with polearms and one-handed spears
Armour Practice I	1	Warrior	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
Armour Practice II	1	Armour Practice I	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
Armour Practice III	2	Armour Practice II	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +4)
Survival	3	Warrior	Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self while dying
Survivor’s Grit	2	Survival	Spend 1 ST to call CURE 3 on self while dying
Toughness	2		+1 Hit
Medicine	1		Spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a dying character Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL
Army Membership	3		Membership of the Royal Armies Represents the rank of company officer (Lieutenant or Ensign) or Sergeant

This build gives a resilient fighter with the following stats:

• 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
• 3 Stamina
• Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 3 on themself while Dying or call CURE 1 on themself at any other time
• Proficient with two-handed weapons and polearms
• Can spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a Dying character
• Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL on another character
• Membership of the Royal Armies

Support channeller

Army, Channeller
This character is a specialised channeller of the element of Earth, able to heal and bolster allies and themself in battle.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Channeller	0		Pool of 5 Mana Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic EFFECT, item, or being
Extra Mana	2	Channeller	+1 Mana (total 6)
First Elemental Discipline: Earth	1	Channeller	Access to Earth spells Energy of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close CURE 1
First Circle Spell: Vigour of Earth	1	First Elemental Discipline: Earth	Vigour of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close CURE 3
First Circle Spell: Rite of Resistance	1	First Elemental Discipline: Earth	Rite of Resistance, Minor Ritual: All participants get one RESIST against status effects
First Circle Spell: Rite of Transference	1	First Elemental Discipline: Earth	Rite of Transference, Minor Ritual: Move a Minor Effect to a participant
Second Circle Spell: Tenacity of Earth	2	First Circle Spell (any two Earth)	Vigour of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close “Gain 1 Stamina”
Second Circle Spell: Rite of Bolstering	2	First Circle Spell (Vigour of Earth, any other Earth)	Rite of Bolstering, Minor Ritual: All participants get CURE ALL and +3 temporary Hits
Second Circle Spell: Rite of Endurance	2	First Circle Spell (Rite of Resistance, any other Earth)	Rite of Endurance, Major Ritual: One participant gets damage reduction for a single fight
Elemental Ascendancy: Earth	2	Second Circle Spell (any two Earth)	Improvise Minor Rituals of Earth
Toughness	2		+1 Hit
Army Membership	3		Membership of the Royal Armies Represents the rank of company officer (Lieutenant or Ensign) or Sergeant

This build gives a capable healer and support magician with the following stats:

• 4 Hits unarmoured
• 6 Mana
• Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call CURE 3 or “Gain 1 Stamina” at close range or on themself
• Can perform rituals to transfer effects, grant resistances, or grant temporary hits
• Can improvise Minor Rituals of Earth
• Membership of the Royal Armies

Militant

Reformist, Channeller with Warrior skills
This character is a militant capable of taking down their chosen target with sword and dagger or the power of Metal magic.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Channeller	0		Pool of 5 Mana Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic EFFECT, item, or being
First Elemental Discipline: Metal	1	Channeller	Access to Metal spells Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged SINGLE
First Circle Spell: Push of Metal	1	First Elemental Discipline: Metal	Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged REPEL
First Circle Spell: Mind of Metal	1	First Elemental Discipline: Metal	Spark of Metal, 2 Mana: give a person five minutes of Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
Second Circle Spell: Chains of Metal	2	First Circle Spell (Push of Metal, any other Metal)	Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged DOUBLE STRIKEDOWN
Warrior	4		Pool of 3 ST Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self
Ambidexterity	2	Warrior	May use two weapons at once
Backstab	2	Warrior	Spend 1 ST to call TRIPLE by short weapon from behind
Backstab Mastery	2	Backstab	Spend 1 ST to call CLEAVE by short weapon from behind
Armour Practice I	1	Warrior	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
Light Armour Specialty	1	Armour Practice I	Mana penalty from light armour reduced to -1
Coalition Membership	3		Membership of the Reform Coalition Represents a position of respect within a reform society

This build gives a quick-striking fighter with the following stats:

• 5 Hits in armour (3 Hits unarmoured)
• 4 Mana in light armour (5 Mana unarmoured)
• 3 Stamina
• Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call REPEL or DOUBLE STRIKEDOWN at range
• Can spend 2 Mana to induce temporary Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
• Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on themself or call CLEAVE by short weapon while attacking from behind
• Can use two weapons (short or one-handed) at once
• Membership of the Reform Coalition

Seeker witch

Reformist, Evoker with Channeller skills
This character is a researcher investigating the mysteries of the universe through evocation, Water magic, and good old-fashioned legwork, and is an example of a character suited to non-combat situations.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Evoker	0		Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
Common Rite of Evocation	2	Evoker	Use common spirits Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
Greater Rite of Evocation	3	Common Rite of Evocation	Use greater spirits Greater Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon greater elemental
Rite of Dismissal	2	Evoker	Rite of Dismissal, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: dismiss a bound spirit
Channeller	4		Pool of 5 Mana Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic EFFECT, item, or being
First Elemental Discipline: Water	1	Channeller	Access to Water spells Energy of Water, 1 Mana: self or close CURE 1
First Circle Spell: Voice of Water	1	First Elemental Discipline: Water	Voice of Water, 1 Mana: speak to a magic item or Effect for five minutes
First Circle Spell: Rite of Scrying	1	First Elemental Discipline: Water	Rite of Scrying, Minor Ritual: All participants receive a vision, secret, or piece of knowledge
Second Circle Spell: Rite of Divination	2	First Circle Spell (Rite of Scrying, any other Water)	Rite of Divination, Major Ritual: All participants receive a vision answering a specified question
Business Connections	1		Submit a rumour each interactive or downtime Receive one extra rumour each downtime
Coalition Membership	3		Membership of the Reform Coalition Represents a position of respect within a reform society

This build gives a versatile investigator with the following stats:

• 3 Hits unarmoured
• 5 Mana
• Can summon and bind elementals up to Greater degree
• Can dismiss spirits
• Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call CURE 1 at close range or on themself
• Can spend 2 mana to speak to a magic item or effect
• Can perform rituals to find information or answer questions
• Can submit and receive one extra rumour per interactive
• Membership of the Reform Coalition

Hunter

Freelance, Warrior
This character is a resourceful scout and archer on the hunt for valuable monster specimens.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Warrior	0		Pool of 3 ST Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self
Extra Stamina	2	Warrior	+1 ST (total 4)
Thrown Weapon Training	1	Warrior	Proficient with short thrown weapons Proficient with large thrown weapons Call TRIPLE by large thrown weapon
Archery Training	4	Warrior	Proficient with bows and crossbows
Armour Practice I	1	Warrior	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
Armour Practice II	1	Armour Practice I	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
Dodge	2	Warrior	Spend 1 ST to call dodge a melee blow or MASS or WIDE damage
Survival	3	Warrior	Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self while dying
Toughness	2		+1 Hit
Medicine	1		Spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a dying character Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL
Dissection	2	Medicine	Spend 10 seconds to remove an organ or body part Examine a body to learn about its abilities
Trader’s Appraisal	1		Appraise valuable items

This build gives an effective scout with the following stats:

• 7 Hits in light armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
• 4 Stamina
• Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on themself while Dying or at any other time, or dodge a melee blow or MASS or WIDE damage
• Proficient with all thrown weapons, bows and crossobows
• Can spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a Dying character
• Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL on another character
• Can dissect bodies and take samples
• Can appraise valuable items

Paladin

Freelance, Warrior with Evoker skills
This character is a holy warrior dedicated to following the guidance of the spirits.

Skill	XP Cost	Prerequisites	Description
Warrior	0		Pool of 3 ST Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self
Melee Weapon Practice	1	Warrior	Spend 1 ST to call DOUBLE by melee weapon
Melee Weapon Expertise	2	Melee Weapon Practice	Spend 1 ST to call TRIPLE by melee weapon
Buckler Training	1	Warrior	Proficient with bucklers
Shield Training	4	Buckler Training	Proficient with shields
Armour Practice I	1	Warrior	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
Armour Practice II	1	Armour Practice I	Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
Evoker	4		Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
Common Rite of Evocation	2	Evoker	Use common spirits Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
Rite of Sacrifice	2	Evoker	Rite of Sacrifice, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: sacrifice to a spirit even if not present
Toughness	2		+1 Hit

This build gives a tough melee fighter with the following stats:

• 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
• 3 Stamina
• Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on themself or call TRIPLE by one-handed weapon
• Proficient with shields
• Can summon and bind elementals up to Common degree
• Can sacrifice to spirits