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====== Archetypes ======

An archetype is both what you are and what you do. All archetypes are structured identically: the archetype itself which serves as anchor and entry-point, then a group of five related abilities that expand upon the archetype's core functionality in some way. You gain a new archetype or advanced ability from an archetype you already have every time you level up.

For an adventurer, violence is both interesting and (probably) inevitable. Taking at least one level in a weapon-using archetype is recommended but not strictly required. Do what you want.

^# ^Category ^
|1 |[[#Melee Weapons]] |
|2 |[[#Remote Weapons]] |
|3 |[[#Whelm Weapons]] |
|4 |[[#Agility]] |
|5 |[[#Toughness]] |
|6 |[[#Personality]] |
|7 |[[#Smarts]] |
|8 |[[#Tools]] |
|9 |[[#Arcana]] |
|10 |[[#Elemental]] |
|11 |[[#Heritage]] |
|12 |[[#Fate]] |

To generate a random archetype, roll two dice. The first die's value is the category (see above chart) and the second die's value is the individual archetype within that category- so rolling a 4 followed by a 9 would be an Agility archetype (category 4), specifically Sprinter (number 9 on the list).

===== Melee Weapons =====

Low to no ammunition requirements, but require you to get in pretty close. Be careful out there on the battlefield.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Inflicts ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Basher]] |Wield a blunt instrument. |{{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} |Low |
|2 |r |[[Blade]] |Wield a sharp instrument. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} |Low |
|3 |r |[[Brawler]] |Kicks and punches. |{{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |Low |
|4 |r |[[Bristler]] |Wear a coat of spikes. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |Low |
|5 |r |[[Deathtouch]] |Kill with a touch. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |High |
|6 |r |[[Dragonslayer]] |Wield something oversized. |{{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} |High |
|7 |r |[[Fleshripper]] |Power tools for war. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |Medium |
|8 |r |[[Improviser]] |Anything's a weapon in your hands. |{{ra>perspective-dice-random?24|Random}} |Low |
|9 |r |[[Injector]] |Put something nasty in them. |{{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} |Medium |
|10 |r |[[Lacerator]] |Rip and tear. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |Low |
|11 |r |[[Lancer]] |Wield a polearm. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |Low |
|12 |r |[[Lasher]] |A long, flexible weapon. |{{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} |Low |

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===== Remote Weapons =====

Fair to excellent range. Stay far away from the action, if you can.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Inflicts ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Archer]] |Fire arrows or bolts. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} |Low |
|2 |r |[[Concoctionist]] |Toss some nasty liquid. |{{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |Medium |
|3 |r |[[Effigist]] |Harm via sympathetic magic. |{{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |High |
|4 |r |[[Gatling]] |Unleash a hail of bullets. |{{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} |Medium |
|5 |r |[[Grapnelier]] |Fire a line. |{{ra>tentacle?24|Grabbed}} |Medium |
|6 |r |[[Gunslinger]] |Wield firearms. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} |Medium |
|7 |r |[[Harbinger]] |Your attacks arrive later. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |High |
|8 |r |[[Missileer]] |Self-guided projectiles. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} |High |
|9 |r |[[Raygunner]] |Fire energy beams. |{{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} |Medium |
|10 |r |[[Sequencer]] |Arc energy between targets. |{{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |High |
|11 |r |[[Thrower]] |Throw things. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} |Low |
|12 |r |[[Visage]] |To look upon you is death. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |High |

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===== Whelm Weapons =====

Difficult to avoid and often affect an entire area at once; the true terror of the battlefield. 

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Inflicts ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Artillerist]] |Construct and fire artillery. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}}  |Medium |
|2 |r |[[Caltropper]] |Make an area painful to walk in. |{{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} |Low |
|3 |r |[[Devourer]] |Swallow them whole. |{{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |High |
|4 |r |[[Earthshaker]] |Make shockwaves on the ground. |{{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |High |
|5 |r |[[Grenadier]] |Throw bombs. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>ringing-bell?24|Dizzy}} {{ra>aura?24|Numb}} |Medium |
|6 |r |[[Hivekeeper]] |Command swarms of vermin. |{{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |High |
|7 |r |[[Invoker]] |Define and destroy targets. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>noose?24|Choking}} {{ra>turd?24|Nauseous}} |High |
|8 |r |[[Miasmist]] |Create a cloud of gas. |{{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>noose?24|Choking}} |Medium |
|9 |r |[[Rainmaker]] |Death from above. |{{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>snail?24|Crippled}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} |High |
|10 |r |[[Shotgunner]] |Fire a spread of shrapnel. |{{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>player-pain?24|Sore}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |Medium |
|11 |r |[[Spewer]] |Use a breath weapon. |{{ra>desert-skull?24|Afraid}} {{ra>bleeding-eye?24|Bleary}} {{ra>broken-bottle?24|Deprived}} |Medium |
|12 |r |[[Trampler]] |Run them over. |{{ra>cut-palm?24|Bleeding}} {{ra>cracked-helm?24|Cracked}} {{ra>falling?24|Vulnerable}} |Low |

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===== Agility =====

Speed and skill-based archetypes. Gotta go fast.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Acrobat]] |Move with skill and grace. |Low |
|2 |r |[[Escapist]] |You're a slippery one. |Low |
|3 |r |[[Feinter]] |Master of fakeouts. |Low |
|4 |r |[[Flyer]] |Soar through the air. |High |
|5 |r |[[Mariner]] |Mastery in water. |Medium |
|6 |r |[[Mite]] |Benefit from being small. |Low |
|7 |r |[[Shadow]] |Avoid being noticed. |Low |
|8 |r |[[Spacer]] |Mastery in space. |High |
|9 |r |[[Sprinter]] |Run like the wind. |Low |
|10 |r |[[Striker]] |Attack with uncanny accuracy. |Low |
|11 |r |[[Vigilant]] |Watch out for danger. |Low |
|12 |r |[[Thief]] |Steal things. |Low |

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===== Toughness =====

Be strong and unyielding.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Adamant]] |Be tough as hell. |High |
|2 |r |[[Aegis]] |Create depletable shields. |High |
|3 |r |[[Berserker]] |Unleash your fury. |Medium |
|4 |r |[[Burrower]] |Dig through the earth. |Medium |
|5 |r |[[Kaiju]] |Benefit from being large. |Low |
|6 |r |[[Lackey]] |Do the dirty work. |Low |
|7 |r |[[Martyr]] |Suffer in place of others. |Medium |
|8 |r |[[Powerhouse]] |You're really strong. |Medium |
|9 |r |[[Regenerator]] |Reconstitute yourself. |High |
|10 |r |[[Shieldbearer]] |Block attacks from the front. |Low |
|11 |r |[[Tank]] |Wear heavy armor. |Low |
|12 |r |[[Wrestler]] |Grab better. |Low |

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===== Personality =====

How others see you, and how you relate to them.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Beastmaster]] |Influence and handle animals. |High |
|2 |r |[[Charlatan]] |Pretend to be something you're not. |Low |
|3 |r |[[Luminary]] |Make friends easily. |Low |
|4 |r |[[Negotiator]] |Make deals. |Low |
|5 |r |[[Performer]] |Sway an audience. |Medium |
|6 |r |[[Scoundrel]] |You're a heel. |Low |
|7 |r |[[Seducer]] |Charm and beguile. |Low |
|8 |r |[[Sovereign]] |Exude authority. |Low |
|9 |r |[[Steadfast]] |Be fearless and implacable. |Medium |
|10 |r |[[Tactician]] |Command allies in battle. |Medium |
|11 |r |[[Trickster]] |Bluff and mislead. |Low |
|12 |r |[[Tyrant]] |Domination through fear. |Low |

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===== Smarts =====

Long training and study let you do amazing things.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Chef]] |Edibles are your specialty. |Medium |
|2 |r |[[Commander]] |Lead a squad. |Low |
|3 |r |[[Grinder]] |You have a day job. |Low |
|4 |r |[[Healer]] |Cure the injured. |Medium |
|5 |r |[[Helsing]] |Slay horrors. |Medium |
|6 |r |[[Instructor]] |Teach and learn. |Low |
|7 |r |[[Investigator]] |Discern the truth of things. |Low |
|8 |r |[[Mastermind]] |Always have a plan. |Medium |
|9 |r |[[Merchant]] |Make money, spend money. |Low |
|10 |r |[[Ranger]] |Survive in the wild. |Low |
|11 |r |[[Scholar]] |Know things. |Low |
|12 |r |[[Tamer]] |You have a pet. |Low |

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===== Tools =====

Where DO you get those wonderful toys?

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Arsenal]] |So many weapons. |Low |
|2 |r |[[Artificer]] |Know how things work. |High |
|3 |r |[[Captor]] |Capture without killing. |Low |
|4 |r |[[Doper]] |You have drugs. |Medium |
|5 |r |[[Duplicator]] |Make decoy selves. |High |
|6 |r |[[Outfitter]] |Pack lots of gear. |Low |
|7 |r |[[Overlord]] |Command disposable minions. |High |
|8 |r |[[Smoker]] |Deploy smokescreen grenades. |Low |
|9 |r |[[Telecaster]] |Communicate at a distance. |Medium |
|10 |r |[[Trapper]] |Set traps. |Medium |
|11 |r |[[Turreteer]] |Create automatic attackers. |Medium |
|12 |r |[[Vehiclist]] |You have a vehicle. |Medium |

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===== Arcana =====

Straight up magical, or as good as.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Chronomancer]] |Manipulate time. |High |
|2 |r |[[Dimensionist]] |Fold and distort space. |High |
|3 |r |[[Geomancer]] |Reform the terrain. |High |
|4 |r |[[Illusionist]] |Create illusions. |High |
|5 |r |[[Manifestor]] |Briefly edit reality. |High |
|6 |r |[[Necromancer]] |Reanimate the dead. |High |
|7 |r |[[Ritualist]] |Blood for power. |High |
|8 |r |[[Summoner]] |Conjure otherworldly beings. |High |
|9 |r |[[Telekinetic]] |Move things at a distance. |High |
|10 |r |[[Telepath]] |Read minds. |High |
|11 |r |[[Teleporter]] |You're there instantly. |High |
|12 |r |[[Vancian]] |Fire and forget. |High |

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===== Elemental =====

Wield unusual energies or substances. Each inflicts its own elemental condition.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Inflicts ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Cryophile]] |Wield ice. |{{ra>snowflake?24|Chilled}} |Medium |
|2 |r |[[Fecundite]] |Wield life energy. |{{ra>apple?24|Overloaded}} |High |
|3 |r |[[Firebug]] |Wield fire. |{{ra>burning-embers?24|Burning}} |Low |
|4 |r |[[Gaian]] |Wield earth energy. |{{ra>guarded-tower?24|Petrifying}} |High |
|5 |r |[[Hex]] |Wield curses. |{{ra>arcane-mask?24|Cursed}} |High |
|6 |r |[[Mesmer]] |Wield psychic energy. |{{ra>reverse?24|Confused}} |High |
|7 |r |[[Mordant]] |Wield corrosion. |{{ra>broken-skull?24|Dissolving}} |Medium |
|8 |r |[[Poisoner]] |Wield toxins. |{{ra>brandy-bottle?24|Poisoned}} |Low |
|9 |r |[[Radiant]] |Wield radiation. |{{ra>mass-driver?24|Irradiated}} |Medium |
|10 |r |[[Tempest]] |Wield wind. |{{ra>player-dodge?24|Buffeted}} |High |
|11 |r |[[Tesla]] |Wield electricity. |{{ra>battery-black?24|Charged}} |Medium |
|12 |r |[[Thunderer]] |Wield soundwaves. |{{ra>aware?24|Migrained}} |Medium |

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===== Heritage =====

What a strange body you have.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Abomination]] |You should not be. |High |
|2 |r |[[Darkseeker]] |Spooky powers in the dark. |High |
|3 |r |[[Doubleheader]] |Multiple heads. |High |
|4 |r |[[Ghoul]] |The power of cannibalism. |High |
|5 |r |[[Mimic]] |Do as others do. |High |
|6 |r |[[Reagent]] |Fuse with others. |High |
|7 |r |[[Shapeshifter]] |Take an alternate form. |High |
|8 |r |[[Spectre]] |Be an intangible phantom. |High |
|9 |r |[[Spirit]] |Idea made flesh. |High |
|10 |r |[[Swarm]] |You're a bunch of creatures. |High |
|11 |r |[[Undead]] |You're alive, almost. |High |
|12 |r |[[Verdant]] |You're a plant. |High |

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===== Fate =====

You have a purpose: to accept, to deny, to reforge.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Avenger]] |Punish the wicked. |Medium |
|2 |r |[[Chosen]] |You have a destiny to fulfill. |High |
|3 |r |[[Faceless]] |You're a mystery. |Medium |
|4 |r |[[Fool]] |Blunder your way to victory. |High |
|5 |r |[[Luckster]] |Make things go your way. |Medium |
|6 |r |[[Lunatic]] |Clarity in madness. |High |
|7 |r |[[Oracle]] |Manipulate the future. |High |
|8 |r |[[Outsider]] |You're not from around here. |Low |
|9 |r |[[Pheonix]] |Be reborn stronger. |High |
|10 |r |[[Theurge]] |Draw upon a higher power. |High |
|11 |r |[[Warded]] |They watch over you. |High |
|12 |r |[[Wishmaster]] |Get your heart's desire. |High |

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===== Bonus =====

The Ophiuchus of the archetype zodiac.

^# ^Archetype ^^Summary ^Gonzo ^
|1 |r |[[Boss]] |Break the rules when fighting solo. |High |
|2 |r |[[Calamitist]] |Things go very wrong. |High |

[[Vessel]]

[[Bonus Concepts]]

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