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Introduction

Universal Fighter

Universal Monk

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Universal Ranger

Universal Monk

Universal Ranger

Universal Rogue

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Universal Rogue

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Steel and Stealth is an OGL rules resource that greatly expands four core

classes: the fighter, monk, ranger and rogue. These are the universal versions of

each class. Each universal class is a framework that lets players choose from a va-

riety of special abilities. You can use these advancements to replicate the standard

core classes (and you can, in fact, run standard characters alongside universal

class characters) or you can develop your own unique combination of abilities.

Think of the rules herein as a midway point between the tightly defined niches of

the standard core classes and generic “ point buy ” systems. Great care has been

taken to leave each class with its own, unique niche. A fighter is still devoted to

armed combat in all forms. Rangers are still supreme survivalists, rogues are still

sneaky and monks are still masters of stylized fighting.

These four classes are classic pulp fantasy protagonists: mercenary swordsmen,

sardonic thieves, tough wanderers and exotic adventurers. Steel and Stealth

can be used to build a campaign that focuses on such characters, ensuring that

while every PC cleaves to common thieves, no two are exactly alike.

Before we get to the rules, though, let me answer a question that might be on the

tip of your tongue: Why no paladins or barbarians? Barbarians already have sev-

eral published variants; paladin variants focus on specific beliefs, opening up a

wide range of concepts that might better suit a future book. We might get to them

in the future — who knows ? For now , they ’ re well supported elsewhere.

So read ahead and think of how you can make the universal fighter, universal

monk, universal ranger and universal rogue your own.

Malcolm Sheppard

Mob United Media: http://www.mobunited.com

Fighters have an honorable place as

the first character most fantasy gam-

ers ever play. Experienced players

move on to character types with more

complex abilities, but the fighter re-

mains a favorite , “ back to basics ” op-

tion. Most adventures test characters

with fang, claw and steel, so the

fighter retains a central role. His trade

is at the heart of fantasy gaming.

That ’ s why there are so many inter-

pretations of the class, from sly

swashbucklers to driven manhunters.

distinguish themselves with a special

set of skills. Military specialists often

train other warriors or go on missions

that require their specific talents. For

instance, the army of Danalar only re-

tains a few Wildguard, but these op-

eratives are rarely idle. They divide

their time between teaching soldiers

about orcish tactics and breaking orc

hordes themselves. These assaulter-

fighters hone their Favored Enemy,

Fast Movement and Sneak Attack

abilities.

Where does your character come

from? Where did he learn his unique

selection of abilities? Here are a few

options:

Guilds of Battle: A specific military

academy or guild determines the

fighter ’ s talents. The Bodyguard ’ s

Guild teaches the In Harm ’ s Way abil-

ity and various unarmed combat feats.

The Royal Outriders demand tough

horse warriors, skilled enough with a

bow to use the Ranged Opportunist

and Aim abilities.

Military Specialist: Military spe-

cialists belong to a regular force of

standard fighters and warriors. They

Noble Warrior: Some unusual

fighters are a hereditary elite. Feudal

obligation calls them to the field,

where their specialized fighting meth-

ods turn the tide. The Steelhand

Knights prove their mettle with their

Armed Ki Strike and Armored Bul-

wark abilities. Encased in massive

(and expensive) plate armor , they ’ re

capable of beheading demons and

wrestling enemies ’ horses to the

ground.

Self-Made Hero: Let ’ s not forget

the core appeal of the fighter – that he

can be anyone! Magic is often an in-

nate gift; priests must find their gods.

Fighters only need a rusty sword and

the will to walk the path of adventure.

These adventurers never studied for-

mal fighting styles or served in an

army. They just took up arms to fight

for what they believed in. They don ’ t

have to follow the “ rules ” of combat , so

they often develop unique talents.

Tairn Gatharan never learned the eight

parries and three guards used in his

homeland ’ s sword schools. He learned

to fight in the woods and trained in a

farmstead, where he developed the

strength to uproot trees and the power

to drive a spear through plate.

Class

Features

Class

Features

These are the “ standard ” – and ex-

tremely customizable – features of the

fighter.

Features

Alignment

Fighters can be any alignment, but the

DM might decide that certain fighter

advancements require specific align-

ments. For instance, she might decide

that lawful fighters can ’ t learn sneak

attack.

Saving Throws

Some fighters are agile and alert to

danger. Others survive on raw stam-

ina. Choose the Fortitude or Reflex

save as your fighter ’ s primary saving

throw. Y our other two saves don ’ t ad-

vance as rapidly, as The Universal

Fighter table shows.

Core

Profiles

Core

Profiles

Select a core profile for your fighter at

1 st level. This selection is permanent.

Each profile has a name to inspire pos-

sible character backgrounds , but don ’ t

Profiles

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