Cavalier This kit is appropriate only for good-aligned characters, as cavaliers are of brave heart and honorable bearing. They are the devoted heroes of the realm. Warriors, wizards, and clerics who love their country, their sovereign, and their people can be cavaliers. Cavaliers are the noblest of nobles, but they do not use their positions in society simply to further their own ends. They strive to aid the less fortunate, protect their ruler, and save their country—whenever the need arises. Cavaliers can be independent, or they might be employed as agents of the state, perhaps taking orders from the king or queen.

Social ranks: Though anyone with the right intentions and determination can be a cavalier, it is more likely these individuals come from the higher echelons of a community. Roll 2d6 to determine a cavalier’s rank.

2d6 roll	Rank
2	Lower Class
3	Lower Middle Class
4–7	Upper Middle Class
8–12	Upper Class

Requirements: Cavaliers must have a minimum score of 13 in their class’s prime requisite. Also, all cavaliers must a minimum Charisma/Leadership of 14. Cavaliers can be humans, elves, half-elves, or dwarves; this kit is barred to rangers, thieves, druids, and bards.

Weapon proficiencies: Cavaliers can choose any weapons allowable by their class. Swords and lances are especially appropriate for warrior cavaliers, as they are suitably noble weapons for cavaliers to carry.

Recommended nonweapon proficiencies: Etiquette, riding (any), heraldry, history (local or ancient), languages (modern or ancient), animal handling, dancing, reading/writing, artistic ability, and gaming.

Equipment: Cavaliers can equip themselves how they choose. However, a cavalier must purchase a mount as soon as he can afford one. Not only does a handsome mount increase the cavalier’s noble bearing, one will likely come in very handy on his many travels.

Recommended traits: Allure, artistic ability, glibness, lucky, music/singing, or music/instrument.

Benefits: So good-hearted and strong-willed is the cavalier that he gains a +2 saving throw bonus against all mind-affecting magics. Such magics include, but are not necessarily limited to: charm person, friends, hypnotism, sleep, irritation, ray of enfeeblement, fear, confusion, geas, command, enthrall, cloak of bravery, and symbol.

Hindrances: Most cavaliers have a strong sense of honor, meaning they will only fight fairly and chivalrously. For example, during a combat on a high cliff-top, the cavalier’s foe might slip over the edge and manage to catch onto a handhold. The cavalier could not leave the miscreant to that fate, nor would he loosen his foe’s grip on the cliff. Rather, the cavalier would help the foe up, and then continue the combat. Neither would a cavalier kill any enemy no longer capable of self defense or one who had surrendered in good faith. Because of this code, a cavalier can be difficult to play properly.

Wealth: Unless the cavalier comes from the lower class, he begins with 150% of the starting cash for his profession. If he comes from the lower class, he begins with the normal starting cash.

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