Psionicist Character Kits (WatW)

__TOC__
Students of the Way are diverse characters. each charting his own advancement as he grows in power. Despite this, there are several common backgrounds for Athasian psionicists. These are reflected by character kits. which provide special benefits. hindrances, and role-playing notes on each archetype.
The Dungeon Master is advised to review these character kits before allowing them in play. The DM is the final arbiter of which kits are permitted in a campaign.
All kit descriptions are organized as follows.
Description: This introduces the character and provides a general overview of the kit's background. Special notes on racial or alignment requirements are included here.
Role: The role of a character in the campaign and in the adventuring party is discussed here, plus role-playing advice.
Preferred Disciplines: Some types of psionicists are associated with specific disciplines. In some cases, the preferred discipline mandates the player's selection of a character's primary discipline.
Weapon Proficiencies: Special requirements or options for starting weapons are described here. Required weapons must be selected when the character is first generated, but recommended weapons are optional.
Nonweapon Proficiencies: Bonus proficiencies are assigned to the character without expending any initial nonweapon proficiency slots. Recommended proficiencies are optional, but may reflect the character's background better than other skills.
Equipment: If the character kit has any special considerations for equipment selection, the requirements appear in this section.
Special Benefits: Most of the character kits provide some kind of special benefit or the for psionicist. These benefits are described here.
Special Hindrances: Along with their special benefits. most kits are also hampered by an appropriate hindrance. Special restrictions or penalties for the character are described here.
Wealth Options: This describes the character's starting money, assets, and any special requirements for spending starting funds.