The young man stands before a ferocious beast, his blade still sheathed the villagers look on in horror as it closes in on its prey. With a smirk, the man draws his blade and in a few lightning-quick strokes, the beast falls with a thud.

The experienced veteran stands before a group of bandits. Their untrained strikes are easily dodged by the man, as he delivers blow after vicious blow, punishing each of their failed attempts on his life.

A young woman wanders into the city, her identity hidden beneath her shade. She hears of the oppression of the people in the village by the local lord. She nods to herself, knowing she has arrived at yet another town which would be better off without a master.

Far across the churning waves, beneath the rising sun, an island nation gave birth to a prolific style of swordplay. These noble warriors were sworn to their masters as their protectors, willing to give up their lives to see their duty complete. Honour or death was a common ideal for these disciplined soldiers.

Swordsmen of Legend

The Samurai are legendary swordsmen who lived by a code of honour. In service to the lords of their regions, they protected their lands with their lives and enforced their laws without question. To do so, the Samurai nourished a timeless style of swordplay which remains mythic in its reputation to this day.

The Power Within

The Samurai draws on inner energies and an unshakable discipline. These are the tools with which the Samurai built their reputation. To take up and master the katana is to enter a league of your own, though not every samurai has been known to wield the blade for a master, some choosing to follow their own code and travel the world.

Creating a Samurai

When creating a Samurai, you have to decide how they became involved in the discipline. Were they born into the tradition, of being the son of a samurai or lord? Perhaps they fight in a self-taught style which they continually hone through their travels.

On top of their roots as a samurai, you must consider why you fight as a samurai. Are you on a quest on behalf of a lord, or directly protecting their master's lands? Perhaps they cast off their ties to their masters and teachers altogether and travel the world for their own gain, or the protection of the common man.

Class Features

As a Samurai, you gain the following class features

Hit Points

Hit Dice: 1d10 per Samurai level

Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier

Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per Samurai level after 1st

Proficiencies

Armour: Light, Medium Armour

Weapons: simple weapons, martial Weapons

Tools: None

Saving Throws: Strength, Wisdom

Skills: Choose two from Athletics, Acrobatics, History, Insight, and Intimidation.

Equipment

You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background

(a) a katana

(a) a short bow and 20 arrows

(a) an explorer's pack or (b) a dungeoneer's pack

a decorative scabbard for your katana.

Full Description

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