List of custom classes

That's so great Thomas. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Splendid list! Thanks for assembling it.

I was poking around some of my favorite classes and found a few broken links, I think -- is anyone else having trouble reaching Charles Myer's "BY THIS AXE" site?

Here's a spellcasting Bard (druid/mage) I didn't link back to the forums, since I've got some stuff in the above list:

http://crowbarandbrick.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-bard-acks-class.html

I have a Druid here:

http://crowbarandbrick.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-druid-acks-class.html

that I hadn't posted back, mostly because it was academic. Had I recalled this thread at the time I probably would have just popped it here then.

What do you guys think of this?

Scion

Prime Requisites: STR and CON

Requirements None

Hit Dice d8

Maximum Level 14

Scions are the sons and daughters of noble houses who, for whatever reason, reject courtly life and instead use their education and martial training for uses other than serving king and country at court. They tend to be from more rural or politically less influential families, but their families are assumed to be prosperous enough to provide for the scion’s education and training in basic martial and courtly arts. Whether living on a country manor, or overseeing business negotiations in the court, nobles tend to have the time and resources to engage in the arts, hunting, hawking, and any number of other pursuits that are less accessible to commoners.

Scions are exceptionally skilled combatants, but with a narrower range of weapon and armor proficiencies when compared to a professional warrior. Scions are trained in the use of chainmail or lighter armor, and may only use shields if selected as fighting style. They are proficient with the weapons of the lower nobility, including any swords, daggers, bows, or crossbows. They may fight wielding a weapon and shield, wielding a two-handed weapon, or wielding a weapon in each hand, as desired. At first level, scions hit an unarmored foe (AC 0) with an attack throw of 10+. They advance in attack throws and saving throws by two points every three levels of experience (the best progression of any class). Scions also increase their base damage roll from successful missile and melee attacks by +1 at 1st level and by an additional +1 at 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th level. The scion may perform one cleave attack per level.

Scions tend to be well-educated people, having studied a broad range of topics under the tutelage of some of the most learned people in the land. At 1^st level, scions gain Loremastery. The character can decipher occult runes, remember ancient history, identify historic artifacts, and similar tasks. At 1st level, the character must make a proficiency throw of 18+ on 1d20 to succeed in these tasks. The proficiency throw required reduces by 1 per level.

At 1^st level, Scions may chose one of the following powers: Battlefield Prowess, Blood of Kings, Diplomacy and Protocol, Expert Bargainer, or Perceive Intentions depending upon character background. Scions can be battlefield commanders, lost heirs of mighty dynasties, diplomats, powerful merchants, or cunning spymasters and power brokers.

When a scion reaches 2^nd level, their battle reflexes becomes fully developed, granting a +1 initiative bonus, which increases by an additional +1 at 12^th level. A good leader must be quick to action.

At 9th level (Lord of the House), a scion can, assuming enough gold is at hand, build a castle and become a great leader of men, taking a leadership rank in his society. When he does so, up to 1d4+1x10 0th level mercenaries and 1d6 fighters of 1st-3rd level will come to apply for jobs and training. If hired, they must be paid standard rates for mercenaries. Through force of arms, and possibly hereditary claims, the scion may ultimately control several castles or even entire realms, but must be a capable, strong leader and provide protection.

Scion Class Proficiency List: Alertness, Arcane Dabbling, Bribery, Combat Reflexes, Combat Trickery (disarm, force back, knock down, overrun, sunder), Command, Diplomacy, Endurance, Fighting Style, Gambling, Intimidation, Language, Leadership, Manual of Arms, Martial Training, Military Strategy, Perform, Precise Shooting, Riding, Seduction, Skirmishing, Swashbuckling, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus.