The Expert (NPC Class)
An Expert represents a skilled tradesman, like a locksmith, artisan, blacksmith, businessman or any other worker that relies upon a skill gained through natural ability, apprenticeship,and diligent practice at a craft. Experts that rely strictly on knowledge (advisors) or that practice alchemy should be built as Sages instead.
| Level | Prof Bonus | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | Skilled Tradesman |
| 2 | +2 | |
| 3 | +2 | |
| 4 | +2 | Ability Score Improvement |
| 5 | +2 | |
| 6 | +3 | Master Tradesman |
| 7 | +3 | |
| 8 | +3 | Ability Score Improvement |
| 9 | +3 | |
| 10 | +4 |
Class Features
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d6 per level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 6 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d6 (or 4) + your Constitution modifier per level after 1st
Proficiencies
Armor: none
Weapons: Dagger or other weapon appropriate to the chosen trade
Tools: gaming set, and one kit, tool or instrument appropriate to the trade
Saving Throws: Choose any two abilities most closely related to the trade
Skills: Any 2 skills, plus a Trade Skill that best represents the Expert’s trade (see Skilled Tradesman below).
Skilled Tradesman
By definition, you are skilled at a specific set of related tasks. You may be a potter, mason, cook, acrobat, jeweler, dancer, painter or any other craft or profession. First, choose a Skilled Trade that best represents your area of expertise. The Tools list (pg 154 in the PHB) may help in this selection. Second, choose an existing Skill that relates to this trade, if possible, For example, musicians and performance artists may choose Performance, but tumblers would probably want to choose Acrobatics while locksmiths would choose Sleight of Hand. You gain proficiency in this Skill.
If no Skill directly relates to the chosen trade, decide which Ability is most crucial to the chosen trade (Strength or Constitution for Blacksmiths and masons, Dexterity, or Wisdom may be appropriate for portrait painters or jewelers). Add a new Skill that matches the chosen trade and apply the appropriate Ability modifier. You gain proficiency in this Skill.
Your skill provides you with a Comfortable lifestyle (see pg 158 in the PHB) provided you work each day and have access to the tools of your profession.
Master Tradesman
You gain Advantage on all Skill checks to practice your Skilled Trade and cannot suffer a Disadvantage when practicing your trade provided you have access to the tools of your profession.
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