Cleric
Clerics have spells bestowed on them by their deity and can fight with armor and
crushing weapons.The prime requisite for clerics is wisdom.
Hit dice: 1d8
Fighter
Fighters can use any weapons and armor, but they cannot cast magic spells. Fighters
can have exceptional strength, and they gain HP bonuses if they have a constitution
over 16. The prime requisite for fighters is strength.
Hit dice: 1d10
Magic User
Magic users have powerful spells, but they can use no armor and only a few weapons.
They can only memorize those spells available in their magic books. The prime
requisite for magic users is intelligence.
Hit dice: 1d4
Paladin
Paladins can fight with any armor and weapons, and they can cast a few clerical spells
at high levels. Paladins can have exceptional strength, and they gain HP bonuses if
they have a consitution over 16. Paladins are more resistant to spells and poison,
can turn undead creatures as if they were a cleric two levels below their current level,
and are always surrounded by the equivalent of a "protection from evil" spell. A paladin
may cure disease once a week at levels 1-5, twice a week at levels 6-10, and three times
a week at level 11. A paladin will not adventure with evil characters. Paladins must be
of lawful good alignment and have ability scores of at least 9 in intelligence, at least
12 in strength, at least 13 in wisdom, and at least 17 in charisma. The prime requisites
for paladins are strength and wisdom.
Hit dice: 1d10
Ranger
Rangers can fight with any armor and weapons, and they can cast a few druid and magic
user spells at high levels. Rangers can have exceptional strength, and they gain HP
bonuses if they have a constitution over 16. Rangers do additional damage in combat
when fighting gaint-class creatures. No more than three rangers can be in a party at
one time. Rangers must be of good alignment and have ability scores of at least 13 in
strength and intelligence, and at least 14 in wisdom and constitution. The prime
requisites for rangers are strength, intelligence, and wisdom.
Hit dice: 1d8
Thief
Thieves can fight with one-handed swords and slings and wear leather armor. In combat
they do additional damage "backstabbing" human-sized opponents. Thieves also have
special skills for picking pockets, opening locks, removing traps, moving silently,
hiding in shadows, and climbing walls. At 10th level, thieves have a chance to cast
magic-user spells off of scrolls. The prime requisite for thieves is dexterity.
Hit dice: 1d6
