Weapon Master (Character Kit)

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A weapon master is a character who, regardless of class, has chosen to devote most of his combat training to a single weapon. A weapon master's goal is to blend weapon and self into one whirling, deadly union—one lethal entity. Weapon masters might display their prowess as part of a circus or carnival show—knocking lit cigars out of unsuspecting peoples' mouths—or juggling three short swords while blind-folded. Or, weapon masters might have inherited the family heirloom weapon, and mastering it is a family tradition that the character feels he must live up to.
Social ranks: Weapon masters come from families that can afford weapon instructors. Roll 2d6 to determine a weapon master's social rank.
2d6 roll	Rank
2–4 	Lower Middle Class
5–9 	Upper Middle Class
10–12 	Upper Class
Requirements: Only fighters, priests, and thieves can become weapon masters. Further, they must have minimum Strength/Stamina and Dexterity/Aim scores of 13. The kit is open to all races.
Weapon proficiencies: Weapon masters always choose a melee weapon to study and excel in. The character must begin play with expertise or specialization in at least one melee weapon.
Recommended nonweapon proficiencies: Blind-fighting, juggling, weaponsmithing, bowyer/fletcher, endurance.
Equipment: A weapon master cannot wear any armor heavier than chain mail. The weapon master begins play with one weapon ot the type he has mastered at no cost.
Recommended traits: Ambidexterity, double-jointed, keen eyesight, keen hearing, lucky.
Benefits: A weapon master is so skilled with one melee weapon that he can, as he enters combat, display his amazing level of skill. This causes all opponents who see the display to suffer a –2 initiative penalty for the first two rounds of combat.
Hindrances: So total is the weapon master's devotion to his weapon that he cannot become proficient with weapons of another type. For example, if the character's choice weapon is a mace, he can only gain proficiencies in bludgeoning weapons. If the chosen weapon is a sword, he can only wield slashing weapons without suffering penalties to hit.
Wealth: Standard for the character's class.
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