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--- pathfinder:npc_classes:commoners [2023/12/28 15:18] – [Progression] johnb
+++ pathfinder:npc_classes:commoners [2023/12/28 15:30] – [Build] johnb
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 Commoners do not start with any traits and cannot take specialization feats, such as //Skill Focus//, at first level.
-Commoners may have one weapon proficiency, if it is appropriate to their role.  For example, shepherds will, most likely, use a sling to scare away predators, bandits, watchmen and guards will probably be trained to use a club (Truncheon), farmworkers might be skilled with a sickle, woodsmen could be skilled with an axe, although military weapons are a real rarity. Most commoners with carry the tools of their trade.  The smith's hammer isn't a war hammer, the woodman's axe isn't a war axe -  and while the PC might count as proficient with the weapon, it is just a tool still.  I often apply a modifier (-1 to hit, -1 to damage)  to weapons of this type.  Obviously, if they do have a proper weapon of the right type, I don't apply the modifier)
+Commoners may have one weapon proficiency, if it is appropriate to their role.  For example, shepherds will, most likely, use a sling to scare away predators, bandits, watchmen and guards will probably be trained to use a club (Truncheon), farmworkers might be skilled with a sickle, woodsmen could be skilled with an axe. If there is more than one possible tool/weapon it will be the least effective or cheapest weapon that fits the bill, and military weapons will be a rarity. Most commoners with carry the tools of their trade - the smith's hammer isn't a war hammer, the woodman's axe isn't a war axe - and while the PC might count as proficient with the weapon, it is still just a tool.  I often apply a modifier (-1 to hit, -1 to damage, breaks on a natural 1)  to weapons of this type.  Obviously, if they have a proper weapon of the right type, I don't apply the modifier)
-Unless there is a good reason otherwise, weapon skills will generally be one of the free weapons (Club, Quarterstaff, Sling).  Any commoner can be skilled at punching and kicking, regardless of other weapon skills  -  which means that Brass Knuckles and Gauntlets are within the reach of anyone, although they will certainly draw suspicion, if they are worn too publicly.
+Unless there is a good reason otherwise, weapon skills will generally be one of the free weapons (Club, Quarterstaff, Sling), although it could be a cheap, simple weapon.  Any commoner can be skilled at punching and kicking, regardless of other weapon skills  -  which means that Brass Knuckles and Gauntlets are within the reach of anyone, although they will certainly draw suspicion, if they are worn too publicly.
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