Character Classes - The stuff you can do

Barbarian

Can be seen by others as a primitive but feared relentless combatant, fueled by their fury and close bonds to the natural order.

  • Distinguishing features: Can enter into a rage during battle to deal more damage and take less yourself.
  • Solves challenges with: Strength and Constitution.
  • Probably carrying: No armor, a club, 3 handaxes, a belt of daggers, a spear and a big ole sword(or axe)(or both).

    • Complexity: ★☆☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Bard

    An entertainer using their wits, magic, and lore to avoid (or get out of) your current predicament.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast arcane spells through sheer force of your personality. Inspire your party with bonuses in or out of combat.
  • Solves challenges with: Dexterity and Charisma.
  • Probably carrying: Light armor, a rapier, a crossbow, and a song or story on their mind.

    • Complexity: ★★★☆
    Source: PHB

    Cleric

    A holy person devoted to a deity. Equally capable of bolstering the party, healing their wounds, or laying law their enemies with divine wrath.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast divine spells through the power of your deity and their domain. Channel divine energy to fuel magical effects.
  • Solves challenges with: Wisdom and Charisma.
  • Probably carrying: Medium armor, a shield, a mace, and a holy symbol.

    • Complexity: ★★★☆
    Source: PHB

    Druid

    A nomad devoted to keeping the power of Nature in balance with the rest of the world.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast divine spells, drawing from the essence of nature itself. Transform yourself into a beast for battle or utility.
  • Solves challenges with: Intelligence and Wisdom.
  • Probably carrying: Light armor(non metal), a spear or quarterstaff, and a longbow.

    • Complexity: ★★★★
    Source: PHB

    Fighter

    A skilled combatant or strategist that uses their combat prowess to cut down their enemies.

  • Distinguishing features: Continously improve yourself to be the ultimate resource for combat. Steel yourself within battle to protect yourself from damage.
  • Solves challenges with: Strength and Constitution.
  • Probably carrying: Heavy armor, a shield, and a longsword.

    • Complexity: ★☆☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Monk

    A martial artist utilizing their specialized power and control over their own body to accomplish amazing feats.

  • Distinguishing features: Your martial techniques allow you to strike with your body as others do with a weapon. Harness your energy of ki to fuel unique effects.
  • Solves challenges with: Dexterity and Wisdom.
  • Probably carrying: Handwraps and a weapon from their order.

    • Complexity: ★★☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Paladin

    A holy warrior bond to a sacred oath, what they may lack in martial prowess they make up with their divine magic.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast divine spells through focused meditation or prayer. Draw from a pool of healing power to restore life or cure disease.
  • Solves challenges with: Strength and Charisma.
  • Probably carrying: Heavy armor, a shield, a longsword, and a chip on their shoulder.

    • Complexity: ★★☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Ranger

    A traveler who uses a unique blend of environmental knowledge, natural magic, and martial ability to be a deadly hunter.

  • Distinguishing features: Immense knowledge regarding natural ecosystems, creatures, and travel. Cast spells drawing on the essence of nature itself.
  • Solves challenges with: Dexterity and Wisdom.
  • Probably carrying: Medium armor, 2 daggers, 2 shortswords, a longbow, and a quiver full of arrows.

    • Complexity: ★★☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Rogue

    A thief, assassin, or stealthy character who has a knack for exploiting their enemies' weaknesses.

  • Distinguishing features: Strike subtly and deal extra damage to your foes while their attention lies elsewhere. Sneak ahead, spot danger, and disarm traps.
  • Solves challenges with: Dexterity and Intelligence.
  • Probably carrying: Light armor, 6 daggers, a vial of poison, a shortbow, and a shortsword.

    • Complexity: ★★☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Sorcerer

    A spellcaster who draws their power from within and bends it to their will.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast arcane spells from your inner font of magic. Choose from a magically infused bloodline or embrace the chaotic powers of the arcane.
  • Solves challenges with: Constitution and Charisma.
  • Probably carrying: A quarterstaff and 3 daggers.

    • Complexity: ★★★☆
    Source: PHB

    Warlock

    A wielder of magic fueled from a contractual pact with a powerful patron.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast arcane spells revealed to you by an otherworldly patron. Augment and and extend your power with eldritch invocations.
  • Solves challenges with: Wisdom and Charisma.
  • Probably carrying: Light armor and a quarterstaff.

    • Complexity: ★☆☆☆
    Source: PHB

    Wizard

    A scholarly magic-user capable of manipulating magic and spells with their cunning.

  • Distinguishing features: Cast arcane spells as a student of true arcane power. Choose to specialize in a certain school of magic to master your abilities.
  • Solves challenges with: Intelligence and Wisdom.
  • Probably carrying: A spellbook, a dagger, and an object of magical research.

    • Complexity: ★★★★
    Source: PHB