Character Class Part: II

Welcome back to your favorite guide to the exhilarating world of Dungeons and Dragons: Evan’s Guide to DnD! This week, we will continue to delve into the depths of character classes.  Last week, we touched on the first two classes (clerics and bards).  Today we will learn about the other three classes: fighters, rogues, and wizards.

Fighters

Fighters can be anyone from knights, to soldiers, to mercenaries.  As a part of this class you would have incredible skill with weapons and the ability to be brave even in the grimmest of situations.  You fight foes valiantly to protect both yourself and your friends.  Along with this class you get to choose one weapon and a shield as well as once specific combat style (such as archery) to excel in.  A couple questions to think about when creating a fighter include:

1. Where did you get your combat training and what allowed you to excel in it?
2. What caused you to pursue this training?

Rogues

Rogues are stealthy characters who employ their keen wit in situations in order to get the upper hand.  As a rogue, you would be a fantastic problem-solver.  You prefer to use your intellect rather than brute-force.  In doing so you are better prepared for tasks such as disarming traps and picking locks rather than hand to hand combat.  Also, you often use your intelligence in order to deceive others.  A large factor in being a rogue is that you are leaving your previous life behind.  A couple questions to ask yourself when creating a rogue are:

1. Were you a criminal?
2. What lead you away from your previous life?
3. You have the abilities to be a great thief.  Are you one?

Wizards

Wizards have the greatest control of magic and use it in battle and for enjoyment.  Magic is a mysterious topic and it draws curious students to come learn it.  Although when simple incantations are done it does not look to difficult, they work for years to perfect their skills.  Wizards live for magic and learn more of it through experiences and by reading ancient texts.  They lead incredibly interesting lives.  In fact, the most mundane life they can have is being a scholar studying magic at a university.  Most wizards search for the lost secrets of magic.  In creating a wizard, ask yourself:

1. How did your character first become interested in magic?
2. Do you have innate talent for magic or did you study it arduously?
3. What caused you to leave your studies to pursue a quest?

Hopefully now you have a good idea of which character class is for you and with that you are able to finish your character.  Next week, we will begin to touch on the rules of the game.  Thanks for reading!

Sources:

10, Posted by BadEye Apr. “D&D Beyond.” Races, 10 Apr. 2017, www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/races.

Crawford, Jermey, et al. Dungeons and Dragons Essentials Kit Rulebook.