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| Name ▲ | Description |
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| Abendego Diver | Named for the vicious and unending storm in the southern Arcadian Ocean, Abendego divers have... |
| Acrobat | Agility and daring are both excellent rogue traits, and their confluence can create spectacular... |
| Alchemical Sapper | Alchemical sappers are trained to create explosives. Class Skills: An alchemical sapper adds... |
| Aldori Defender | The Aldori swordlords of Brevoy are among the deadliest and most feared fighters of the Inner... |
| Animal and Terrain Domains | Presented in the section below are new rules for animal and terrain domains—domains for druids... |
| Animal Speaker | An animal speaker focuses not on the ears and minds of humans, but on the creatures of the wild... |
| Animist | Even among mystical practitioners, the animist has a strange perspective and even stranger... |
| Ape Shaman | A shaman with this totem calls upon the mighty ape, a peaceful but powerful simian whose... |
| Aquatic Druid | Shepherds of the lakes and seas, aquatic druids guard ecosystems ranging from shallows streams... |
| Arcane Bomber | To many wizards, the experimentation of the alchemist seems quaint, if not dangerous or... |
| Arcane Duelist | A master of the martial applications of steel and spell, the arcane duelist blends both into a... |
| Archaeologist | No stodgy researcher, this archaeologist meets his research head-on in the field. Archaeologists... |
| Archer | The archer is dedicated to the careful mastery of the bow, perfecting his skills with years of... |
| Archivist | Some bards greatly prefer academic pursuits to the drama (and sometimes melodrama) of their... |
| Arctic Druid | An arctic druid watches over the stark landscape of the far frozen reaches of the world, tending... |
| Argent Voice | As much as the Silver Ravens are freedom fighters, they are also patrons of the arts. Perhaps... |
| Armiger | Until would-be Hellknights take the trial referred to simply as the Test—in which they enter... |
| Armored Hulk | Some barbarians disdain the hides and leather used as armor by most of their kin. Instead they... |
| Armor Master | All fighters have two main tools of their trade—weapons and armor. While many fighters hone... |
| Bandit | Bandits, brigands, and highwaymen hone their craft along the roadsides and byways of the world,... |
| Bat Shaman | The bat shaman’s totem is the agile bat, flitting and turning with incredible speed through even... |
| Battle Scion | The battle scion possesses a unique mixture of courtly grace alongside martial and magical... |
| Battle Scout | Armies need clean water, safe routes, and intelligence about their enemies. Though regular... |
| Beastblade | Beastblade magi work in tandem with their familiars, using spell, steel, and claw to clear the... |
| Beast-Bonded | While all witches are intimately tied to their familiars, a beast-bonded witch’s craft focuses... |
| Beast Master | Some rangers, particularly those in primitive lands or who were raised by animals, have... |
| Beastmorph | Beastmorphs study the anatomy of monsters, learning how they achieve their strange powers. They... |
| Beast Rider | The cavalier is defined not only by his dedication to his order or his skill on the battlefield,... |
| Bekyar Demon Dancer | While the twisted power of the demon- worshiping Bekyar’s skalds is great, it comes at a terrible price. |
| Bellflower Irrigator | Bellflower irrigators take on tasks that many other agents of the Bellflower Network find... |
| Black Asp | The black asps are a sinister order of monks who train as assassins and infiltrators with no... |
| Black-Blooded Oracle | The black-blooded oracle has been infused with the eerie influence of strange fluids that seep... |
| Blade Adept | A small number of arcanists learn to use blades as part of their spellcasting and in combat.... |
| Bladebound | A select group of magi are called to carry a black blade—a sentient weapon of often unknown and... |
| Blight Druid | The devoted servants of nature corrupted, ruined, and destroyed, blight druids are the... |
| Blood Arcanist | Though most arcanists possess only a rudimentary innate arcane gift, the blood arcanist has the... |
| Blood Conduit | Blood conduits learn to channel their arcane might directly through their flesh, without the... |
| Bloodrider | In the world’s wild lands, a mount is an advantage in both everyday life and the dealing of... |
| Blood Summoner | A blood summoner conjures an eidolon born from violence and blood. These cruel spellcasters are... |
| Bloody-Knuckled Rowdy | Bloodragers are frequently rough-and-ready, untrained scrappers who learn to exploit any... |
| Blossoming Light | There are some clerics who take their pursuit of purity and light to extremes. These clerics are... |
| Boar Shaman | A boar shaman chooses the stolid and ferocious boar as her totem. Content to be left alone, she... |
| Bold Schemer | The bold schemer combines wrath, wits, and daring to win battles and wars in unconventional... |
| Bolt Ace | While most gunslingers are full of sound and fury, a few never soil their hands with powder or... |
| Bounty Hunter | Whether tasked with bringing in wanted criminals or paid to drag debtors back to their loan... |
| Brawler | All melee is up close and personal, but some warriors bring it as close as they can get.... |
| Brazen Deceiver | Where other thieves use stealth or intimidation to achieve their goals, the brazen deceiver... |
| Brazen Disciple | Of the three monasteries, the Monastery of Unblinking Flame has been the most successful in... |
| Breaker | While most barbarians are skilled at breaking things, some find the need to destroy their... |
| Broodmaster | Most summoners bond with one eidolon for their entire lives, but the broodmaster forges a link... |
| Brown-Fur Transmuter | Frequently called “brown-furs,” these transmutation- focused arcanists are known for... |
| Brutal Pugilist | Some barbarians focus on using their bare hands to tear their opponents limb from limb. These... |
| Brute | Either through the results of magical experimentation or bizarre natural sparks, some vigilantes... |
| Burglar | Adept at infiltration, trap removal, and lock picking, burglars prey on the homes of the wealthy... |
| Cabalist | Appearing to be an upstanding member of society, the cabalist clandestinely follows the tenets... |
| Cad | In combat, most fighters have some sort of code of honor. Some believe that one should not kick... |
| Cardinal | While a cleric’s faith is her highest priority, her church may wield significant political power... |
| Castellan | A castellan is a cavalier who dedicates himself to the defense of a castle or walled city.... |
| Cavalier Archetype | Cavaliers of any order can take this archetype, though it’s not suited for orders that bolster... |
| Cavalier Order | In the deepest wilderness, there are cavaliers who are dedicated to the flora and fauna of... |
| Cave Druid | Far from the green fields of the world above lies a lightless expanse beneath the surface. This... |
| Celebrity | Known for being known, a celebrity bard is a master of performance who captures the imagination... |
| Chameleon | An absolute master of disguise, a chameleon effortlessly blends into any environment. Whether... |
| Champion Of The Faith | Champions of the faith are crusaders who use the power of their divine patron to annihilate the... |
| Charlatan | A charlatan is a master of lies and deception. Whether creating simple cons or elaborately woven... |
| Chelish Diva | Cheliax is well known for its elaborate operas, and as with any kind of theater, there are... |
| Chirurgeon | An alchemist who studies anatomy and uses this knowledge to heal is a chirurgeon. A chirurgeon... |
| Chosen One | Most paladins train for years at a temple to attain a holy status, but rarely, an emissary of... |
| Cipher | A cipher is a student of nonexistence. He trains himself to remain undetected and ignored in... |
| Cleaner | A cleaner is responsible for destroying or removing incriminating evidence from a crime scene,... |
| Cloaked Wolf | Some inquisitors are adept at appearing harmless until they throw off their unassuming facades... |
| Clone Master | Clone masters practice duplicating existing creatures in order to better understand how to... |
| Code Runner | A code runner specializes in the subtle and speedy transfer of secret messages. He performs long... |
| Consigliere | Consiglieres act as trusted mediators and administrators for crime families and various criminal... |
| Conspirator | A conspirator uses his knowledge of investigations to make sure he avoids any investigations... |
| Counterfeit Mage | Charlatans and stage magicians use sleight of hand to fake magic. A counterfeit mage goes a step... |
| Court Bard | Spending years studying all of the finer points of erudition and etiquette, the court bard takes... |
| Courtly Hunter | While most hunters find themselves at ease in the wildest parts of the world, courtly hunters... |
| Courtly Knight | Some cavaliers strive to be just as effective at the court of a local lord as on the field of... |
| Crimson Chymist | Red Mantis agents are easily identifiable by their iconic equipment. Yet some assassins believe... |
| Crossbowman | The crossbowman has perfected the deadly use of the crossbow, a simple but cruelly efficient... |
| Crypt Breaker | Crypt breakers are most common in Osirion, where they use their powers of perception and... |
| Cult Leader | Referred to as fanatics, lunatics, or obsessives, cultists see themselves as genuine devotees of... |
| Cutpurse | Everyone who lives in the city understands that a wealthy man stays wealthy by guarding his... |
| Cutthroat | Street-smart and extremely resourceful, cutthroats stalk city streets and alleyways, preying on... |
| Dandy | The antithesis of the gruff and wild woodsmen, a dandy takes effort to master the subtle... |
| Daredevil | As quick at wordplay as at swordplay, daredevils are dashing heroes, inspiring their allies to... |
| Daring General | Most cavaliers are great tacticians, but some stand above the rest for their ability to lead... |
| Daring Infiltrator | Not known for their flashy entrances or for standing out in a crowd, a daring infiltrator uses... |
| Dashing Thief | The dashing thief relies on swift swordplay, dazzling charm, and spirited courage to commit... |
| Dawnflower Dervish | Although Sarenrae is seen mainly as a goddess of healing and redemption in most parts of the... |
| Deep Walker | Some rangers devote their lives to the woods, becoming hunters, protectors, and wilderness... |
| Deliverer | Also known as a divine assassin, god’s blade, or wrath- bringer, a deliverer is a weapon chosen... |
| Demagogue | Not content with providing amusing and occasionally instructive performances, the demagogue... |
| Dervish Dancer | Not all bards inspire others with their performances. Dervish dancers enter a near-mystical... |
| Desert Druid | Not all climates are verdant paradises, but even in the sere deserts there is life—though often... |
| Detective | Piecing together clues and catching the guilty with sheer cleverness, the detective is skilled... |
| Devil Binder (Unchained | While many assume Hellknights are worshipers or agents of devilkind—or, at best, duped puppets... |
| Dirge Bard | A composer of sonorous laments for the dead and elaborate requiems for those lost yet long... |
| Disenchanter | While many warpriests focus on threats to the body, the disenchanter focuses on dangers to the... |
| Divine Commander | Some warpriests are called to lead great armies and face legions of foes. These divine... |
| Divine Defender | Some paladins see themselves as the last line of defense between the teeming hordes of evil and... |
| Divine Hunter | Most paladins rush into battle, meeting evil toe-to-toe. The divine hunter prefers to engage... |
| Divine Hunter | While most hunters heed the call of nature and fight to protect its bounty, some are inspired to... |
| Divine Strategist | The divine strategist leads the armies of the faithful, not from the front lines but through her... |
| Divine Tracker | Blessed by his deity, a divine tracker hunts down those he deems deserving of his retribution.... |
| Dragon Shaman | Your totem is the legendary dragon, fearsome and deadly yet cunning and wise, a creature born of... |
| Dragoon | These gallant lancers serve in the vanguard of many armies or as knights-errant. They are born... |
| Dread Vanguard | Some antipaladins serve or ally themselves with villains who are bent on earthly conquest. They... |
| Drill Sergeant | Drill sergeants excel at training other combatants in fighting techniques. Prerequisite:... |
| Driver | A driver makes her living driving vehicles in the service of those who can pay for her... |
| Drunken Brute | Barbarians are known for their ability to consume potent drink, but drunken brutes turn drinking... |
| Drunken Master | Most monks lead lives of moderation and quiet contemplation. But the drunken master finds... |
| Duettist | Whether singing a delicate duo with a nightingale or slipping coins from purses while a trained... |
| Ecclesitheurge | Eschewing physical armor for the protection of his faith, an ecclesitheurge focuses on the... |
| Eldritch Font | For some arcanists, the power bubbling up from within is nearly too much to contain. They become... |
| Eldritch Guardian | Eldritch guardians are trained to detect and give warning about magic threats to the people and... |
| Eldritch Scion | Unlike typical magi, eldritch scions find that their spells and abilities come to them instinctively. |
| Eldritch Scrapper | An eldritch scrapper is usually spoiling for a fight, looking to prove that she’s just as tough... |
| Elemental Kin | Some barbarian tribes have strong ties to the elemental forces of nature. Their shamans anoint... |
| Elemental Master | Arcanists with an affinity for elemental forces sometimes focus on one and display its power in... |
| Emissary | Cavaliers serve many roles on the battlefield, from bold leaders and shock troops to dashing... |
| Empiricist | Champions of deductive reasoning and logical insight, empiricists put their faith in facts,... |
| Empyreal Knight | The empyreal knight dedicates her life to serving the celestial beings that guide mortals in... |
| Enlightened Bloodrager | Troubled by overwhelming rage and mystic forces beyond their comprehension, bloodragers have... |
| Evolutionist | Changing an eidolon’s evolutions is normally a slow process. As a summoner progresses in levels,... |
| Exemplar | A versatile soldier who inspires her companions with her fighting prowess, an exemplar is at... |
| Exorcist | Some inquisitors, as they learn more about the threat of possession and the machinations of the... |
| Exploiter Wizard | Contrary to traditional wizardly study, an exploiter wizard forgoes the tried and true methods... |
| Faith Hunter | Certain relentless inquisitors burn with special hatred for an enemy of specific convictions,... |
| Falconer | Rangers have always enjoyed a special bond with a specific animal, but the falconer takes this... |
| Familiar Adept | Many wizards employ familiars to assist them, but only a few have unlocked the true power of... |
| Fated Champion | Many cultures see fate as a limit that is both stifling and unwanted, regardless of the destiny... |
| Feral Hunter | A feral hunter has forged a bond with nature that’s so strong that she doesn’t merely channel... |
| Feral Shifter | A feral shifter internalizes her communion with and mastery over animals. Instead of forming a... |
| Feyspeaker | Some druids hear the whispers of the natural world like fey creatures do, and learn to mimic... |
| Firebrand | Where other gunslingers rely on precision shooting, the firebrand instead masters explosive... |
| Flame Dancer | A flame dancer studies the movements of fire, adding its grace to his repertoire. He seeks truth... |
| Flamesinger | The flamesinger finds inspiration in the mesmerizing beauty of fire. While the flamesinger’s... |
| Flowing Monk | The flowing monk is the wind and the river. He knows how the world flows, and forces his enemies... |
| Flying Blade | While most swashbucklers prefer their battles up close, others prefer dealing death from a distance. |
| Forensic Physician | A forensic physician specializes in analyzing medical details in order to solve crimes and... |
| Forgepriest | Armorers of exquisite skill, forgepriests take inspiration from their deity to produce the most... |
| Free Hand Fighter | The free hand fighter specializes in the delicate art of handling a single weapon in one hand... |
| Geisha | In some cultures, the professional entertainer is a prestigious role. Specially trained... |
| Geminate Invoker | Geminate invokers are barbarians who use Rivethun traditions to invite spirits into their... |
| Gendarme | The gendarme cares less for the finer points of tactical precision than he does for the... |
| Giant Stalker | Of the dangerous creatures that roam grim peaks and icy steppes, giants are among the most... |
| Gladiator | Most fighters battle out of necessity, with each battle a contest of life and death. Some,... |
| Gravewalker | Having much in common with necromancers, the gravewalker is obsessed with the occult... |
| Grave Warden | While paladins and inquisitors use their connection with the divine to fight undead hordes and... |
| Gray Paladin | Gray paladins have discovered that in a world of intrigue, a strict code of honor hinders their... |
| Greenrager | Typically, nature finds its greatest harmony with divine magic, but sometimes a connection with... |
| Guide | Many rangers are loners, but some choose to use their familiarity with the land to guide others... |
| Guiding Blade | While some swashbucklers are loners or glory hounds, always trying to take the credit for... |
| Guild Agent | Guild agents are members of a thieves’ guild or other shadowy organization. What they lose in... |
| Guildbreaker | Some rangers aren’t the type to put their steel and sweat behind fighting particular kinds of... |
| Gunmaster | Firearms can be potent tools for striking fear into the hearts of enemies, and canny vigilantes... |
| Gun Tank | Gunslingers usually don’t use heavy armor, but there are a few who use and modify their armor to... |
| Halcyon Druid | Druids of the Halcyon Circle embrace the teachings of Old- Mage Jatembe, combining them with... |
| Hallucinist | A hallucinist imbibes magical drugs to expand his mind into the psychedelic world, extending his... |
| Hedge Witch | Among witches, there are those who devote themselves to the care of others and restrict their... |
| Heister | Notorious for their stealth, imagination, and elaborately planned thefts and capers, heisters... |
| Herald Of The Horn | Even the loudest voice can often times be drowned out by the din of battle. Whether with the... |
| Heretic | While all inquisitors hunt the enemies of the faith, sometimes, either through political... |
| Hex Channeler | A hex channeler is a witch who devotes herself either to life (healing the wounded and... |
| Hidden Priest | Practicing one’s religion is not always legal. For example, most lands outlaw worshiping fiends.... |
| Holy Guide | A holy guide believes he has a sacred calling to clear the roads of bandits between towns as... |
| Holy Gun | Not all paladins are knights in shining armor. Holy guns roam the world searching for evil. And... |
| Holy Tactician | The holy tactician inspires her allies on the field of battle. Her place is at their side... |
| Homunculist | One of the grand goals of alchemy is the ability to create new life. A homunculist has made this... |
| Honor Guard | Certain cavaliers are trained not as advance combatants, but as loyal guards, standing as firm... |
| Hooded Champion | The hooded champion lives on the periphery of civilized lands, and is often at odds with the... |
| Horse Lord | Rangers of the plains use horses or other riding beasts to hunt their lands, forging a... |
| Hospitaler | Paladins are known for their charity and for tending to the sick. The hospitaler takes to this... |
| Hungry Ghost Monk | The hungry ghost monk looks to spirits that prey upon the living as models of perfection. He... |
| Hurler | A raging barbarian is frightening enough in melee, but some become skilled at throwing objects... |
| Hussar | Agile and maneuverable cavalry, hussars make up for their relatively light armor with their... |
| Iconoclast | Some magic items are heretical by nature, enabling the unfaithful to spread wickedness.... |
| Impervious Messenger | The impervious messenger is capable of harnessing the unique qualities of bardic magic to keep,... |
| Infiltrator | This inquisitor uses guile and deception to blend in among the enemies of the faith rather than... |
| Infiltrator | An infiltrator specializes in investigating or disrupting groups from within. He uses his... |
| Inspired Blade | An inspired blade is both a force of personality and a sage of swordplay dedicated to the... |
| Inspired Chemist | Akin to a mindchemist, inspired chemists use a type of cognatogen that, instead of increasing... |
| Instigator | The instigator influences the will of the people, turning them toward his own purposes.... |
| Internal Alchemist | An internal alchemist studies medicine, diet, and the living body to purify the self in the hope... |
| Interrogator | An interrogator extracts vital information from reluctant individuals using alchemical and... |
| Investigator | Not all rogues work against the law. Investigators use their skills to serve the law, often in... |
| Invulnerable Rager | Some barbarians learn to take whatever comes their way, shrugging off mortal wounds with ease.... |
| Juggler | Jugglers are masters of manipulating objects, most famously by keeping multiple objects in the... |
| Jungle Druid | The fecund jungles of the equatorial regions are rich in life and ancient tradition; druidical... |
| Kata Master | The kata master takes the visual aspect of his martial art to its logical extreme, harnessing... |
| Kensai | A kensai spends his life focusing his training and meditation into a rapturous perfection of the... |
| Ki Mystic | The ki mystic believes that violence is sometimes necessary, but knowing and understanding is... |
| Knife Master | The knife master is a trained killer who specializes in close-up combat and the wave and weave... |
| Knight Of The Sepulcher | Not content with the antipaladin’s mere corruption of the soul, the knight of the sepulcher... |
| Lantern Lighter | Lantern lighters were originally entrusted with secretly eliminating the drow and quarantining... |
| Lepidstadt Inspector | The ability of investigators trained at the University of Lepidstadt to get to the bottom of a... |
| Leshy Warden | The natural world is full of bodiless nature spirits connected to the forces of springs, glades,... |
| Lore Warden | Quick wits and deceptive techniques can often succeed where brute force might not. A lore warden... |
| Luring Cavalier | Those who study the perfection of strategy and tactics know that picking the battlefield can... |
| Magaambyan Initiate | Aspiring students of the Magaambya often spend decades researching arcane magic while learning... |
| Magical Child | Some vigilantes, no matter their age, carry a spark of capricious whimsy under which flows a... |
| Magician | A magician dabbles in performance, but sees it as a means to tap into universal energies and... |
| Magic Warrior | Trained in a tradition stretching back to Old-Mage Jatembe’s Ten Magic Warriors, Magic Warriors... |
| Majordomo | A majordomo is a skilled individual able to keep the complex operations of a noble’s holdings... |
| Maneuver Master | The maneuver master specializes in more complicated moves than simple damage-dealing strikes. |
| Mantis Zealot | Among the Red Mantis worshipers of Achaekek, some hold such strong faith in their assassin god... |
| Martial Artist | The martial artist pursues a mastery of pure martial arts without the monastic traditions. He is... |
| Martial Master | There are those who learn the fighting arts though countless hours of repetition and training,... |
| Masked Performer | Not merely a entertainer in a disguise, the masked performer takes on the persona represented by... |
| Mastermind | Although many investigators use their honed senses and cunning insight for personal gain, no one... |
| Master of Disguise | A master of disguise feels no need to advertise her skills to build a reputation. Instead, she... |
| Master Of Many Styles | The master of many styles is a collector. For every move, he seeks a counter. For every style,... |
| Master Summoner | Most summoners forge a bond with a single, powerful eidolon, but some summoners seek to control... |
| Maverick | Trouble always finds a maverick, whether she is a con artist or an honest gambler. Quick with... |
| Menhir Savant | Some druids study the paths of nature’s power through the nodes and ley lines that connect... |
| Metamagic Rager | While metamagic is difficult for many bloodragers to utilize, a talented few are able to channel... |
| Metamorph | Metamorphs eschew traditional alchemy, focusing on internal chemistry and the transfiguration of... |
| Mindchemist | While most alchemists use mutagens to boost their physical ability at the cost of mental... |
| Mobile Fighter | Where some fighters focus on strength and raw power, the mobile fighter relies on swiftness and... |
| Mongrel Mage | A mongrel mage is a sorcerer whose bloodline is so weak, or mixed with so many others, that her... |
| Monk of the Empty Hand | The monk of the empty hand eschews normal weapons in favor of whatever is lying around—rocks,... |
| Monk of the Four Winds | The monk of the four winds is connected to the natural world in a way few other creatures—even... |
| Monk of the Healing Hand | Monks of the healing hand seek perfection through helping others. By focusing their meditations... |
| Monk of the Lotus | Monks are warriors who hone their bodies into deadly weapons, but some monks eschew violence in... |
| Monk of the Sacred Mountain | The monk of the sacred mountain finds strength and power in the earth beneath his feet. Rather... |
| Mooncaller | A mooncaller is bound to the subtle influences of the ever- changing moon and its endless cycles... |
| Mountain Druid | As more and more of the soft, easy lands become cultivated and civilized, many druids look for... |
| Mountain Witch | Mountains can be sanctuaries for witches hunted by society. Here they form bonds with the... |
| Mounted Fury | Many barbarian tribes are masters of the horse, teaching their members how to ride from a young... |
| Mounted Fury | Some vigilantes form special bonds with the creatures they use as steeds, considering these... |
| Musketeer | A number of organizations and kingdoms search for warriors who are brave (or foolish) enough to... |
| Musketeer | Some cavaliers are entrusted by their masters with the care and use of expensive and powerful... |
| Musket Master | Pistols and other one-handed firearms are often easy to conceal and faster to load than other... |
| Mutagenic Mauler | Not content with perfecting her body through natural methods, a mutagenic mauler resorts to... |
| Mutation Warrior | While most fighters rely on physical fitness and rigorous training to achieve martial... |
| Myrmidarch | The myrmidarch is a skilled specialist, using magic to supplement and augment his martial... |
| Mysterious Avenger | While some swashbucklers fight for queen and country, and others for coin, glory, or just the... |
| Mysterious Stranger | Gunslingers use a potent mixture of common sense and manual dexterity in order to control the... |
| Name-Keeper | Pathfinders who perish in the pursuit of greater knowledge are commemorated on the Wall of... |
| Naturalist | A naturalist is a summoner who is in tune with the natural world, using his magic like a lens to... |
| Nature Fang | A nature fang is a druid who stalks and slays those who despoil nature, kill scarce animals, or... |
| Nirmathi Irregular | The forested country of Nirmathas is known for its rangers—skilled trackers, marksmen, and... |
| Noble Fencer | The noble fencer is an aristocrat or other upper-class socialite who trained in dueling from a... |
| Oaths | The following are a selection of oaths for the oathbound paladin archetype. Other oaths may... |
| Occultist | Not all arcanists peer inward to discern the deepest secrets of magic. Some look outward,... |
| Oenopion Researcher | Nex is known for its advanced magical lore, and the alchemists of Oenopion are incredibly... |
| Pack Lord | Some druids bond with many animal companions rather than just one, achieving a level of... |
| Packmaster | Some hunters form bonds with packs of well-trained creatures. Whether such a hunter is a... |
| Pact Wizard | Some wizards make bargains with beings from other realms in order to gain arcane power. These... |
| Phalanx Soldier | The phalanx soldier specializes in defensive tactics, using his shield to guard himself and his... |
| Phantom Thief | Also known as gentleman thieves or lady thieves, phantom thieves don’t know the desperation of a... |
| Picaroon | While some swashbucklers take pride in their ability to wear down an opponent with great skill... |
| Pirate | A pirate breaks from the confines of country and king to commit her crimes upon the high seas.... |
| Plains Druid | Out upon the wide and rolling prairies and savannahs, plains druids stand guard over the... |
| Planar Oracle | A planar oracle has an affinity with one of the Outer Planes. She is at home on the multiple... |
| Poisoner | Some consider poisoning an evil act. The poisoner knows poison is just a tool toward an end, and... |
| Polearm Master | The polearm master is schooled in the ancient wisdom that enemies are best faced at the end of... |
| Possessed Shaman | For a possessed shaman, merely communing with the spirit world is insufficient. Instead, she... |
| Preacher | Some inquisitors wander the land to spread the true word of their faith. Often they come into... |
| Preservationist | Some alchemists are obsessed with collecting and preserving exotic creatures. These... |
| Primal Companion Hunter | Most hunters are skilled at awakening the primal beasts inside themselves. However, some can... |
| Primal Hunter | Rather than exploding with anger, primal hunters focus their rage to strike distant targets.... |
| Primalist | While bloodline powers come from the very essence of a bloodrager’s being and are often strict... |
| Primalist | A primalist is a wizard who has spent a considerable amount of time studying the chaos that is... |
| Psychic Searcher | A psychic searcher is devoted to revealing the hidden within the world around her by sensing and... |
| Psychometrist | Wise vigilantes know that there is power in certain seemingly unremarkable items. Psychometrists... |
| Psychonaut | A psychonaut uses his knowledge to explore altered states of consciousness and even other planes... |
| Qadiran Horselord | The traditions of the Qadiran horselords are now spread throughout Qadira and the lands beyond... |
| Ragechemist | Some alchemists create mutagens that tap into a primal anger that fuels their physical... |
| Rageshaper | All bloodragers blend the unpredictable surge of arcane power with the savage fury of battle... |
| Raging Cannibal | While savagery is not inherently evil, some primitive cultures thrive on depravity. The raging... |
| Rake | The rake is a rogue who is open about her skills and talents, often to the point of being... |
| Raven Master | While the Silver Ravens adopted their name as a way to honor the group of adventurers who... |
| Razmiran Priest | The so-called “priests” of Razmir are magical charlatans—missionary servants of the Living God... |
| Reanimator | A reanimator is an alchemist who has discovered how to infuse a corpse with a semblance of life.... |
| Reincarnated Druid | Spun off into the endless circle of life, an incarnate druid is an embodiment of nature’s... |
| Ringleader | Ringleaders are adept in getting the most out of their allies, and they excel at planning for... |
| Roof Runner | Roof runners are skilled ambushers, skirmishers, and spies who eschew heavier types of armor in... |
| Roof Runner | A specialized urban acrobat, the roof runner makes her home high atop the spires and gables of... |
| Rostland Bravo | The Free City of Restov is host to numerous dueling schools, from the renowned Aldori Academy to... |
| Roughrider | Roughriders study and practice the fine points of mounted combat, drilling endlessly with... |
| Runesage | Runesages draw upon the mystic energies of ancient Thassilon. While they sometimes experiment... |
| Sacred Fist | Sacred fists leave behind armor and shield and instead rely on their fists and whatever... |
| Sacred Huntsmaster | Some inquisitors create a strong bond with an animal companion, and the two of them hunt and... |
| Sacred Servant | Paladins as a general rule, venerate the gods of good and purity, but some take this a step... |
| Sacred Shield | When faced by evil, the sacred shield reaches first not for a weapon, but for her trusty shield.... |
| Sage Counselor | Sage counselors are ascetics and mystics who leave the confines of the monastery walls to advise... |
| Sanctified Rogue | The sanctified rogue serves a higher purpose, acting as a representative of a church or cult, or... |
| Sanctified Slayer | While all inquisitors root out enemies of the faith, in many orders and churches there’s a... |
| Sandman | Combining performance with stealth, trickery, and guile, the sandman uses cleverness to keep... |
| Saurian Shaman | A shaman with this focus calls upon the primeval dinosaur, the archaic terror that lingers as a... |
| Savage Barbarian | Some barbarians are truly savage, having little training in modern arms. These savage barbarians... |
| Savage Warrior | Warriors’ might is not measured only by their skill with steel, but also by their ability to... |
| Scarab Stalker | In Osirion, the desert heat blends with the mysteries of the past. The forgotten ruins in the... |
| Scarred Rager | Some barbarians wear marks of prowess and savagery upon their bodies. The scarred rager believes... |
| School Savant | Some arcanists specialize in a school of magic and trade flexibility for focus. School savants... |
| Scion Of Talmandor | While all Steel Falcons are peerless proponents of the rights of the downtrodden, those who... |
| Scout | Not all rogues live in the city. Scouts frequently roam the wilderness, often banding together... |
| Scrollmaster | To some wizards, a scroll is not just a written form of a spell, it is a physical weapon meant... |
| Sea Reaver | Not all barbarians hunt forests, plains, and mountains. Some are raiding terrors on the sea and... |
| Sea Singer | The sea singer calls the blue waters his home, and is much in demand among sea captains wishing... |
| Sea Witch | A sea witch’s affinities are tied to the vast oceans and the rolling waves. Her magic concerns... |
| Secret Seeker | Secret seekers are trained in the art of extracting answers from intransigent foes. Recognizing... |
| Sensei | The sensei is a revered teacher who imparts lessons on the oneness of mind, body, and spirit,... |
| Sentinel | A sentinel specializes in heightening all of her senses to expose spies and those who work for... |
| Shadowcaster | Trained in the dark mysteries of Nidal’s Umbral Court and its Kuthonite dogma, your training... |
| Shapeshifter | Most rangers venture into the wilderness, but there are some who let the wilderness seep into... |
| Shark Shaman | Some druids emulate the deadly shark, a remorseless hunter that marine dwellers dread. Like a... |
| Sharper | Sharpers use trickery and deception to part an owner from his valuables. Pathological... |
| Shield Champion | Stalwart in battle, a shield champion has perfected an entire martial discipline relying only on... |
| Shielded Fighter | A shielded fighter focuses on both offense and defense, blending weapon and shield in perfect... |
| Shining Knight | While paladins often are seen mounted atop a loyal steed, the shining knight is the true symbol... |
| Siege Mage | The siege mage combines his arcane mastery with a supernatural link to siege engines. |
| Sigilus | Traditionally, the Cyphermages have harbored something of a resistance toward physical combat,... |
| Sin Eater | There is a sect of inquisitors in some religions that believes it is not enough to hunt the... |
| Sister-In-Arms | Some of the most charismatic Gray Maidens combine their devotion to their sisters with the... |
| Skinshaper | Using the same primal energy with which other druids assume animal forms, skinshapers can... |
| Skirmisher | Many rangers rely on spells, but there are some who eschew aid from divine powers for their own... |
| Skirnir | Sometimes called a shield-vassal or shieldmaiden, the skirnir has learned to infuse his power... |
| Snakebite Striker | With her lightning quickness and guile, a snakebite striker keeps her foes’ attention focused on... |
| Sniper | Some say that the sniper is the worst kind of assassin: a killer who waits silently in the... |
| Sniper | Whether it’s with a bullet from a sling, a quarrel from a crossbow, or even an expertly thrown... |
| Snoop | Snoops are the underworld’s version of detectives. They often act as information peddlers,... |
| Sohei | The sohei are masters of the horse and the hunt. A monastic soldier, the sohei is equally adept... |
| Songhealer | Words can harm, but they also heal. The songhealer brings peace and surcease of pain, calming... |
| Sorrowsoul | It isn’t uncommon for a bard to, on occasion, sing mournful tunes or craft elegies that depict... |
| Soul Forger | The soul forger has learned the skill of infusing the raw magical essence of his soul into... |
| Speaker For The Past | A speaker for the past is a shaman who serves as the voice for spirits from her people’s... |
| Spellblade | A spellblade magus can manifest a ghostly blade of force that can be used as an off-hand weapon. |
| Spellbreaker | The world is full of dangerous magic, and many recoil in the face of such power. The... |
| Spelleater | Where other bloodragers learn to avoid or shrug off minor damage of all sorts, spelleaters tap... |
| Spell Sage | A spell sage has mastered spells of all types, and is able to increase the effectiveness of his... |
| Spellslinger | While few contest the seductive allure of commanding arcane and occult powers, there are those... |
| Spell Specialist | Where most arcanists are broad in their study of magic, a spell specialist has her power focused... |
| Spell Warrior | The spell warrior uses his arcane knowledge rather than his rage to turn the tide of battle in... |
| Spire Defender | Spire defenders are magi who train themselves to accompany sages and archaeologists who venture... |
| Spirit Binder | While most wizards learn their arts through gradual study, spirit binders have made a sudden... |
| Spirit Guide | Through her exploration of the universe’s mysteries, a spirit guide opens connections to the... |
| Spirit Ranger | Some rangers nurture a connection with the spirits that reside in all things. By communing with... |
| Spirit Summoner | A spirit summoner is an arcane spellcaster whose eidolon is a manifestation of a shamanic... |
| Spiritualist | While most investigators look to the physical world to gain their knowledge, there are those who... |
| Spirit Warden | Not all spirits deserve reverence and respect. Some are twisted and despicable. It’s a spirit... |
| Spirit Whisperer | Spirit whisperers are a breed apart among wizards, and are often mistaken for witches. While... |
| Spy | The best spies are like chameleons, but not only can they change their appearances to fit the... |
| Staff Magus | While most magi use a one-handed weapon as their melee implement of choice, one group of magi... |
| Standard Bearer | Not all cavaliers are content to ride at the head of a charge, leading from the front and facing... |
| Steelblood | Most bloodragers prefer light armor, but some learn the secret of using heavy armor. These... |
| Steel-Breaker | The steel-breaker studies destruction and practices it as an art form. She knows every defense... |
| Steel Hound | Black powder and firearms are a natural extension of the alchemical experimentation that... |
| Storm Caller | Many summoners beckon monsters from the Elemental Planes, but few are as specialized as storm... |
| Storm Druid | While most druids focus their attention upon the rich earth and the bounty of nature that... |
| Strangler | A strangler is trained to choke the life out of her victims with her vise-like grip. Some... |
| Strategist | Some cavaliers make a lifelong mission out of their exceptional ability to direct troops on the... |
| Street Performer | Whether acrobat, troubadour, or thespian, the street performer mixes with the masses, singing... |
| Stygian Slayer | A stygian slayer crawls out of the darkest shadows to strike fear into the hearts of civilized... |
| Sunrider | Sunriders help their allies, be they fellow tribe members or fellow adventurers, to survive in... |
| Superstitious | Many barbarians distrust magic. While most just shy away from magic, others focus their rage on... |
| Survivalist | The survivalist focuses her talents on surviving harsh and unforgiving conditions that would... |
| Swamp Druid | Some druids eschew pleasant glades and groves and instead seek out dank marshes, misty bogs and... |
| Swashbuckler | A paragon of mobile swordplay, the swashbuckler is a rogue who focuses almost exclusively on... |
| Synergist | Synergists gain the ability to combine their forms with their familiars’ in order to create... |
| Synthesist | Rather than summon an eidolon to serve by his side, the synthesist fuses his eidolon’s essence... |
| Tactical Leader | Rather than pursuing their holy missions alone, some inquisitors see the inherent value of... |
| Tactician | While many fighters focus on the fundamentals of melee and ranged combat, there are those who... |
| Tattooed Sorcerer | The tattooed sorcerer has embraced the ancient traditions of Varisian spellcasting, and uses... |
| Tempest Druid | The hurricane-wracked Sodden Lands are a chaotic strip of wilderness dotted with tiny fiefdoms... |
| Temple Champion | A temple champion is a powerful warrior dedicated to a good or lawful deity. She thinks of... |
| Tetori | The style of the tetori is that of the majestic wrestler—a warrior with a dizzying array of... |
| Thug | Some criminals steal with finesse, their victims only discovering the crime when the rogue is... |
| Thunderstriker | The thunderstriker adopts an unusual fighting style, gripping a heavy weapon with both hands and... |
| Titan Mauler | In lands overrun by giants, dragons, and other hulking beasts, entire fellowships of barbarians... |
| Totem-Bonded | The Mammoth Lords coexist with the great primeval beasts that roam their lands, surviving with... |
| Totemic Skald | The totemic skald forms a close connection to an animal totem. Through the power of this... |
| Tower Shield Specialist | Many fighters believe the tower shield is a tool suitable only for troops on the battlefield,... |
| Toxic Talon | Twilight Talons might pursue many tasks, from relatively passive information gathering to... |
| Toxophilite | While many rangers use bows and arrows, the toxophilite takes special pride in her skill at... |
| Traceless Operative | Traceless operatives practice subterfuge and careful preparation in order to accomplish their... |
| Transporter | Transporters specialize in smuggling people as efficiently as possible through harsh and... |
| Trapper | A trapper is a ranger who focuses exclusively on traps, rather than learning conventional magic.... |
| Trapsmith | Some rogues are not content with just disabling traps— they love to build them, finding a... |
| Trophy Hunter | Some rangers have taken up the mysteries of black powder in order to become big game hunters.... |
| True Primitive | Isolated and xenophobic tribes that dwell in areas untouched by civilization often see anything... |
| Twilight Sage | The twilight sages of Geb carry out experiments to solve the ultimate puzzle and unlock the... |
| Two-Handed Fighter | Some fighters focus their efforts on finding the biggest, heaviest, most imposing weapon they... |
| Two-Weapon Warrior | Trained under great masters who preached the simple truth that two are better than one when it... |
| Tyrant | Evil arises in every form imaginable, not just in hearts full of destruction and chaos. Tyrants... |
| Ulfen Beast-Wrestler | For these mighty grapplers, wrestling normal opponents has lost its challenge—they seek greater... |
| Umbral Stalker | As a consummate lurker in the shadows, an umbral stalker observes the enemies of her faith and... |
| Unarmed Fighter | Not all fighters need weapons to make their mark on the world. The unarmed fighter picks up a... |
| Unbreakable | The unbreakable is a warrior of indomitable will, unstoppable and implacable once he has set his... |
| Undead Scourge | Undead are an abomination in the eyes of the just and righteous. It is no surprise then that... |
| Underground Chemist | Underground chemists are part of the fetid underbelly of the alchemical world. While underground... |
| Unlettered Arcanist | Some arcanists store their spells as whispered secrets within familiars instead of on paper. |
| Unsworn Shaman | An unsworn shaman never binds herself to one specific spirit, always making new deals as she... |
| Untouchable Rager | While most bloodragers are known for their inexplicable ability to focus their bloodline into a... |
| Urban Barbarian | Every barbarian knows that city life can soften the spirit and the body, but some barbarians... |
| Urban Druid | While many druids keep to the wilderness, some make their way within settlements, communing with... |
| Urban Ranger | For the urban ranger, the streets and sewers of the city are just as dangerous as the barren... |
| Urushiol | When an urushiol druid forms a bond with nature, it takes a vastly different form than for most... |
| Vampire Hunter | Undead are a scourge upon the living. The vampire hunter believes that the worst of the undead... |
| Vanguard | Vanguards are battlefield commanders who focus on brutally effective combat strategies and lead... |
| Varisian Pilgrim | While most clerics are associated with a particular temple, adventuring clerics spend much of... |
| Veiled Blade | Veiled blades specialize in subtlety, not through clandestine sneaking but simply by appearing... |
| Velvet Blade | Velvet blades specialize in infiltrating the upper echelons of society, mingling with nobles and... |
| Verminous Hunter | A verminous hunter calls on the ceaseless, single-minded dedication of vermin to hunt and... |
| Vigilant Defender | Some inquisitors focus more on protecting those who share their faiths and their ideals than on... |
| Visionary | The visionary is a master of divination, drawing upon her intimate relationship with the spirit... |
| Vivisectionist | A vivisectionist studies bodies to better understand their function. Unlike a chirurgeon, a... |
| Voice Of The Wild | Most bards are inspired by the art of civilization, yet the voice of the wild’s muse is the... |
| Warden | All rangers have a bond with the wilderness, but the warden may have the strongest. This... |
| Warlock | Practicing magic in secret, the warlock obscures her arcane scholarship from public view. Her... |
| Warlord | The warlord wields his force of personality like a weapon, intimidating his allies and ensuring... |
| Warrior of the Holy Light | Some paladins use their gifts to focus on the holy light that shines within their souls. With... |
| Warsighted | A warsighted’s unique gifts are not grounded in strange magical revelations, but rather in her... |
| Weapon Adept | While all monks train in both unarmed combat and with weapons, the weapon adept seeks to become... |
| Weapon Master | Devoted to the perfection of a single weapon, the weapon master’s meditations upon his favored... |
| White Mage | A white mage is an arcanist touched by a divine power and gifted with the ability to heal others. |
| Wildcat | A wildcat is a student of the school of hard knocks who dedicates himself to learning how to... |
| Wild Child | The wild child works with his sworn animal friend to conquer the challenges that lay before... |
| Wild Hunter | A wild hunter seeks to emulate the animals around him to keep him safe while he tracks his prey.... |
| Wild Rager | Rages are barely controlled, but there are those who wholly give in to their more savage side,... |
| Wildsoul | Within some vigilantes are incredible innate abilities that, although normally the domain of... |
| Wild Stalker | Civilization grows stronger and more decadent with each passing year. It tears into unclaimed... |
| Wild Whisperer | A wild whisperer is an expert at studying, predicting, and explaining animal behavior. She is... |
| Winding Path Renegade | In the sacred text Unbinding the Fetters, Irori teaches that the path to transcendence can be... |
| Windstep Master | Most monks are agile and fleet of foot, but few can rival a windstep master’s lightness of step.... |
| Winter Witch | The descendents of Baba Yaga rule the frozen realm of Irrisen, and possess a unique power... |
| Wit | The wit is a master of clever repartee and verbal dueling, moving through noble courts like a... |
| Witch Doctor | The witch doctor is a healer who specializes in afflictions of the soul. Often misunderstood,... |
| Witch Hunter | When pursuing justice for their faith, inquisitors sometimes hunt sorcerers, witches, wizards,... |
| World Walker | While all druids traverse the wilderness with ease, the world walkers take it upon themselves to... |
| Zealot | Dedicated to a single deity, the zealot hunts the enemies of his faith in secret, often because... |
| Zen Archer | Some monks seek to become one with another weapon entirely—the bow. The zen archer takes a... |