Invoking effects through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Anything can inspire a new song or tale, so Bards are fascinated by almost everything. They become masters of many things, including performing music, working limited magic, and making jests.

A Bard's life is spent travelling, gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But Bards' depth of knowledge and use of residual magic sets them apart.

Subclasses

Primary Ability: Charisma

• Caster Class: Half-Caster

• Hit Point Die: d8 per Bard Level

• Saving Throw Proficiencies: Dexterity and Charisma

Skill Proficiencies

Pick Three: Acrobatics, Arcana, Deception, History, Insight, Investigation, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth.

Equipment Proficiencies

• Armor Training: Light armor, medium armor.

• Weapons: Simple weapons, rapier, shortsword.

• Tools: Three musical instruments.