Specializing your charecter (D20)

Specializations of your charecter or "classes" are based on your race and origin. While traditionally many races can use almost any class, classes come from, at times, specific regions. This is all based on the Third Age of Man timeline.

Most players begin at lower level, but some will want to start higher or come from an afluent/famous background. These charecters will want to delve deep into the world and carve out their own name.

Picking a Class
Below you will find the list of classes available. But what does this mean? Well the Class you choose starts out first by picking your role. There are three types, the core (standard adventurer), The Imperius Dumerius (more strict/restrictive play but opens more options) or the Regioned classes (Must meet the starting criteria, not common on the world but are known).

The Core Group
Brute (Barbarian)

Knight

Bard

Cleric

Druid

Fighter

Ranger

Rogue

Sorcerer

The Imperius Dumerius
Imperium

Gaurdian (Paladin)

Mage

Warlock

The Regioned Group
Monks

Sailor

Gunslinger*

Engineer

Huntsman

Advancement
As players play through the game, they advance. Each player starts with a core class, as they gain XP and level up, they can move into specialties of each class and then max out the level.

For instance: a lvl 5 Brute can then specialize into a Brute Marauder given they meet the basic requirements (not all specializations have special requirements). These specialized classes are given after level 5 and preferrably as the player develops the charecter to their liking. Beyond the specialized classes are the Prestige classes. This is when a player has determined they will only focus on one thing. So at level 20, a player will either continue down a specialization/multi-class system or prestige as a single class. Prestiges take a lot of work if playing from the beginning but some GM's may let the players start out as a Prestige class. Prestige Classes restart the leveling of your charecter with a stricter set of rules but ultimately more powerful. Prestige classes are reserved for those who carve their names in the history of the world.