The Knight is a term for the mounted warrior social class. In many ancient and medieval cultures, the warrior class is part of or composes the ruling class. These warrior classes are called by different names in different cultures.
Below is an example of Norman Knight of the 11th Century. This Knight meets many of the expectations of his aggressive martial peers while able to devote some time and practice to the finer aspects of war and nobility. He may have some vices, but his virtues as a warrior more than makes up for such imperfections to most Liege Lords.
Carolingian, Persian Savaran, Arab Faris, Turkish, Byzantine Kataphrakt, Steppe Nomad Heavy cavalry (like the Mongols, Kazaks) and Imperial Chinese Heavy Cavalry are similar with the differences in culture and doctrine. The template below is one of the most common kinds of man-at-arms encountered in most eras and cultures. Most cultures have had access to mail and .
Replace survival (woodlands) with desert or steppe, Animal Handling (Dogs) with (Falconry).
Replace Discipline of Faith, Theology, languages, and cultural Familiarity appropriately.
The Man-at-Arms
200cp (35cp free)
Attributes [120]: ST12 [20]; DX12 [40]; IQ12 [40]; HT12 [20]
Secondary Characteristics [0]: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2 [0]; BL 29 (33lbs for equipment; Home-brew Equipment) [0]; HP 12; FP 12 [0]; Per 12 [0]; Will 12 [0]; Spd 6 [0]; Move 6 [0]; Dodge 10.
Advantages [50]: Combat Reflex [15]; Status 2 (Warrior Class) [5]; Wealth (Wealthy) [20]; Patron (Liege Lord) (9) [10].
Disadvantages [-75]: Duty, Hazardous (to Liege Lord) (12) [-10] Sense of Duty (Family) [-5].Choose -60 points from among the following: Callous (12) [-5]; Compulsive Behavior (12) [-5 to -15];; Discipline of Faith (Christian) [-5]; Code of Honor (Soldier) [-10]; Debt [-1 to -10]; Delusion (Mild) [-5]' Intolerance (Non-Christians) [-5]; Incurious (12) [-5]; Curious (12) [-5]; Insomniac [-10 to -15]; Enemies [-5 to -15]; Gregarious [-10]; Hidebound [-5]; Intolerance (Non-Nobles) [-5]; Impulsive (12) [-10]; Overconfident (12) [-5]; Honest (12) [-10]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Greedy (12) [-15]; Lecherous (12) [-15]; Berserk (12) [-10]; Blood Lust (12) [-10]; Bad Temper (12) [-10]; Gluttonous (12) [-10]; Selfish (12) [-5]; Fanaticism (Religion or Person) [-15]; Obsession (Long-Term goal) (12) [-10]: Truthful (12) [-5].
Social Background [5]: Cultural Familiarity (Norman) (Native) [0]; Language (French) (Speak and Read) (Native) [0]; Language (same alphabet) (English) (Accented) [2]; Language (same alphabet) (Latin) (Broken) [1]; Language (Speak and Read) (Greek) (Broken) [2].
Skill Total [75]
Primary Skills [40]:
Knightly Arms [18]:. A Man-at-Arms is primarily a warrior by profession, his skill at arms determines his value in the battle field and Peers. Although, his role as Heavy Cavalry stresses the value of Axe/Mace and Spear skill, his skill with the sword is important in preserving his honor from those who would question it. Broadsword (A) DX+1 [4]-14; Weapon Bond (Broadsword) Perk [1]; Style Perk [1]; Axe/Mace (A) DX [2]-12; Spear (A) DX+1 [4]-13; Cavalry Weapon (Spear) (H) Spear+0 [2]-13; Shield (E) DX+2 [4]-14; Knife (E) DX [1]-12; Wrestling (A) DX [2]-12; Brawling (E) DX [1]-12.
For Horse Archers Lens.
Horsearchery [+20]: Bow (A) DX+3 [12]-15; Horsearchery (H) Bow+0 [5]; Fast draw (arrow) (E) DX+1 [2]-14; Strongbow Perk [1].
Heavy Cavalryman [22]: As a professional warrior, there are many important disciplines beyond skill of arms that directly affect the Man-at-Arms's battle field value. Soldier (A) IQ+2 [8]-14; Riding (A) DX [2]-12; Combat Riding (H) Riding+3 [4]-15; Hands-free Riding (H) Riding+0 [4]-12; Animal handling (Horses) (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Packing (A) IQ-1 [1]-9; Savoir-Faire (Miltiary) (E) IQ [1]-12; Tactics (Land) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10.
Secondary Skills [20]:
Command and Campaigning [9]: Those of the Warrior class are considered above those who are not of their class, and are expected to lead their peers and those who owe them or their lord their arms and loyalties. Administration (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Strategy (Land) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Intelligence Analysis (Military) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Leadership (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Public Speaking (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; History (War) (H) IQ-1 [2]-11; Psychology (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Hiking (A) HT-1 [1]-11.
Hunting [11]: A very important noble past time. Hunting is not only a sport but essential in teaching the basics of tactics to young nobles and to maintain combat readiness. Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]-11; Stealth (A) DX-1 [1]-11; Survival (Woodland) (A) Per-1 [1]-11; Animal Handling (Dogs or Falconry) (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Bow (A) DX+1 [4]-13 or Crossbow (E) DX+2 [4]-14; Running (A) HT-1 [1]-11; Climbing (A) DX-1 [1]-11; Swimming (E) HT [1]-12; .
Background Skills [15]:
Noble Background [15]: A noble's education is important in marking him as part of his peerage and alowing him to best interact with them. Without such skills, he will find himself unable to participate and find common ground with those of their class. Literature (Folk Lore) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Theology (Latin Church of Rome) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; History (Family) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; History (Local) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Savoir-Faire (High Society) (E) IQ [1]-12; Writing (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Dancing (A) DX-1 [1]-11; Games (E) IQ [1]-12; Math (Applied) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Carousing (A) HT-1 [1]-11; Heraldry (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Artist (Poetry) (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Current Affairs (Politics) (E) IQ [1]-12; Diplomacy (H) IQ-2 [1]-10; Area Knowledge (Neighboring or Capital Region) (E) IQ [1]-12.
Cavalry Load-Out:
Basic Load-Out: This is the basic load out of a Man-at-Arms without his full combat dress. Arming Clothes (Body and Limbs) $60 6lbs; Military Belt $10 1lbs; Clothes (Tabbard with Heraldry or Miltiary Cloak) (Status 2) $600 2lbs; Underclothes $10 0.5lbs; Good Broadsword and Scabbard $600 3lbs; Large Knife $20 0.5lb; Pouch of Personals $5 1lbs; Boots $80 3lbs. Total $775 17lbs.
Heavy Cavalry Combat Load-Out: This is the full compliment of a knights kit. Bracers and Mail Gloves $240 3.5lbs; Mail Sleeved Hauberk $650 17.5lbs; Greeves $180 4lbs; Heavy Norman Helm and Mail Coif $200 7lbs; Mail Sabbatons $100 2lbs; Axe $50, 4lbs; Small Shield (Horseman's Shield) $40 8lbs; Fine Balanced Longspear $420 5lbs. Total $1,880 51lbs (Medium Encumbrance).
Total Combat Load: 68lbs (Light)
Horse-Archer Load-out: (add to Heavy Cavalry Load-out) Composite Bow $900 4lbs; x2 Quivers 60 Fine Arrows $380 10lbs; Total $1,040 +14lbs
Total Combat Load: 66.5lbs (Light).
Dodge: 9 (10 with shield)
Move: 4
DR: Face 4/2/3*, Skull 10/8/9, Neck 4/2/3*, Hands 4/2/3*, Feet 6/4/5*, Torso 4/2/3*, Groin 4/2/3*, ,Arms (Lower roll 1-2 in a d6) 4/ (Upper roll 3-5 in a d6) 4/2/3*, Legs (Lower roll 1-3 in a d6) 4/ (Upper roll 4-6 in a d6) 4/2/3*.
Horses: 2 Riding Light Horse $2,000; Light Warhorse $4000; Riding Gear $100 15lbs; Combat Riding Gear $350 45lbs. Total $6450.
Combat Feats
Regular Attack: Broadsword-14, parry-11, dmg 1d+1 imp/ 1d+3 cut
Shield: Shield-14, 1d-1cr, Block-11.
Heavy Charge (requires a minimum move 7) with Fine Balanced Spear: Spear-14 (All-out-Attack: Strong) 2d+2 imp.
Mounted Archery at 30 yrds: Bow-14 (terminal aim and All-out-Attack: Dedicated) 2d or 1d+4; imp or (2)pi.
Slam, Trample and Overrun (move of 7) : Slam-12 1d+2 cr
The Sergeant
Sergeants are soldier servants who are usually drawn from the class below the nobles and serve them in combat. What makes sergeants special, is the matter that they are full filing the role of a Noble man, but at a lower expense to the employer. A sergeant's training is similar to that of a squire, observing and being personally taught by the professional warrior the trade, but unlike the noble only extreme acts of duty will promote them to that of peer.
150cp (35cp free)
Attributes [100]: ST12 [20]; DX12 [40]; IQ11 [20]; HT12 [20]
Secondary Characteristics [0]: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1 [0]; BL 29 [0] (33lbs for equipment; Home-brew Equipment); HP 12; FP 12 [0]; Per 11 [0]; Will 11 [0]; Spd 6 [0]; Move 6 [0]; Dodge 10.
Advantages [30]: Combat Reflex [15]; Status 1 (Cavalry Retainer) [5]; Wealth (Comfortable) [10].
Disadvantages [-75]: Duty, Hazardous (to Master) (12) [-10].Choose -65 points from among the following: Callous (12) [-5]; Discipline of Faith (Christian) [-5]; Sense of Duty (Family) [-5]; Compulsive Behavior (12) [-5 to -15]; Code of Honor (Soldier) [-10]; Debt [-1 to -10]; Delusion (Mild) [-5]' Intolerance (Non-Christians) [-5]; Incurious (12) [-5]; Curious (12) [-5]; Insomniac [-10 to -15]; Enemies [-5 to -15]; Gregarious [-10]; Hidebound [-5]; Intolerance (Non-Nobles) [-5]; Impulsive (12) [-10]; Overconfident (12) [-5]; Honest (12) [-10]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Greedy (12) [-15]; Lecherous (12) [-15]; Berserk (12) [-10]; Blood Lust (12) [-10]; Bad Temper (12) [-10]; Gluttonous (12) [-10]; Selfish (12) [-5]; Fanaticism (Religion or Person) [-15]; Obsession (Long-Term goal) (12) [-10]: Truthful (12) [-5].
Social Background [0]: Cultural Familiarity (Norman) (Native) [0]; Language (French) (Speak but illiterate) (Native) [-3]; Language (English) (Accented) [2]; Language (French Dialect) (Accented) [1].
Skill Total [60]
Primary Skills [27]:
Heavy Cavalryman [30]: A sergeants most valuable contribution to his employer is his obedience. Primarily he is a servant-soldier and must be capable of take orders and not flinch from enduring or executing them. Soldier (A) IQ+3 [12]-14; Teamwork Perk [1]; Riding (A) DX [2]-12; Combat Riding (H) Riding+2 [3]-14; Hands-free Riding (H) Riding+0 [4]-12; Animal Handling (Horses) (A) IQ-1 [1]-10; Packing (A) IQ-1 [1]-10; Savoir-Faire (Servant) (E) IQ [1]-11; Tactics (Land) (H) IQ-2 [1]-9; Hiking (A) HT+1 [4]-13.
Secondary Skills [20]:
Warriors Arms [20]: Second to his value to take orders, is the Sergeant's Combat Skill. Choose a Primary Weapon from Broadsword, Axe/Mace, or Spear (default is Spear) (A) DX+1 [4]-14; Cavalry Weapon (Spear) (H) Spear+0 [2]-12; Choose a Secondary Weapon and a Backup Weapon from Broadsword, Shortsword, Axe/Mace, or Spear (A) DX [2]-12; Shield (E) DX+2 [4]-14; Knife (E) DX [1]-12; Wrestling (A) DX [2]-12; Throwing Spear or Axe/Mace (E) DX [1]-12; Weapon bond (Default Primary Weapon) [1]; Style Perk [1].
For Horse Archers Lens. Horsearchery [+20]: Bow (A) DX+3 [12]-15; Horsearchery (H) Bow+0 [5]; Fast draw (arrow) (E) DX+1 [2]-14; Strongbow Perk [1].
Background Skills [10]:
Yeoman Background [10]: A Yeoman background are made up of skills that make him self-sustaining and ready in the face of hardships. Literature (Folk Lore) (H) IQ-2 [1]-9; Savoir-Faire (Servant) (E) IQ [1]-11; Games (E) IQ [1]-11; Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]-10; Stealth (A) DX-1 [1]-11; Survival (Woodland) (A) Per-1 [1]-10; Animal Handling (Farm Animals) (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Farming (A) IQ-1 [0]-10; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1]-10; Running (A) HT-1 [1]-11; Swimming (E) HT [1]-12.
Cavalry Load-Out:
Basic Load-Out: This is the basic load out of a Man-at-Arms without his full combat dress. Arming Clothes (Body and Limbs) $60 6lbs; Military Belt $10 1lbs; Clothes (Tabbard with Heraldry or Miltiary Cloak) (Status 1) $120 2lbs; Underclothes $10 0.5lbs; Cheap Broadsword and Scabbard $360 3lbs; Large Knife $20 0.5lb; Pouch of Personals $5 1lbs; Boots $80 3lbs. Total $665 17lbs.
Heavy Cavalry Combat Load-Out: This is the full combat kit. Cheap Bracers and Mail Gloves $135 3.5lbs; Cheap Mail Sleeved Cavalryman Hauberk $325 17.5lbs; Cheap Greeves $90 4lbs; Medium Norman Helm and Light Mail Coif $110 5lbs; Axe $50 4lbs; Small Shield (Horseman's Shield) $40 8lbs; Balanced Longspear $300 5lbs. Total $890 47lbs (Light Encumbrance).
Total Combat Load: 64lbs (Light)
Horse-Archer Load-out: (add to Heavy Cavalry Load-out) Composite Bow $900 4lbs; x2 Quivers 60 Fine Arrows $380 10lbs; Total $1,040 +14lbs
Total Combat Load: 66lbs (Light).
Dodge: 9 (10 with shield)
Move: 4
DR: Face 4/2/2*, Skull 8/6/6, Neck 4/2/2*, Hands 4/2/3*, Arms (Lower roll 1-2 in a d6) 3/ (Upper roll 3-5 in a d6) 4/2/2*, Feet 6/4/4*, Torso 4/2/2*, Groin 4/2/2*, Arms (Lower 1-3) 4/ (upper 4-6) 4/2/2*, Legs (Lower roll 1-3 in a d6) 3/ (Upper roll 4-6 in a d6) 4/2/2*.
Horses: 2 Riding Pony $1,500; War Pony $3000; Riding Gear $100 15lbs; Combat Riding Gear $350 45lbs. Total $4950.
Combat Feats
Regular Attack: Axe-12, parry-11U, Dmg 1d+3 cut
Shield: Shield-14, 1d-1cr, Block-11.
Heavy Charge (requires a minimum move 7) with Fine Balanced Spear: Spear-13 (All-out-Attack: Strong) 1d+3 imp.
Mounted Archery at 30 yrds: Bow-14 (terminal aim and All-out-Attack: Dedicated) 2d or 1d+4; imp or (2)pi.
Slam, Trample and Overrun (move of 7) : Slam-12 1d+2 cr
The Freeman
The freeman have always made up most of the fighting force in armies. Freemen have a special status, related to their right to bear arms and their significantly better chances to rise in station. Roman Citizens, Yeomen, Persian Azadan, Vikings, etc were considered their civilization's freemen.
120cp (35cp free)
Attributes [90]: ST11 [10]; DX12 [40]; IQ11 [20]; HT12 [20]
Secondary Characteristics [0]: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1 [0]; BL 29 [0] (33lbs for equipment; Home-brew Equipment); HP 11; FP 12 [0]; Per 11 [0]; Will 11 [0]; Spd 6 [0]; Move 6 [0]; Dodge 10.
Advantages [15]: Combat Reflex [15].
Disadvantages [-75]: Duty, Hazardous (to Master) (12) [-10].Choose -65 points from among the following: Callous (12) [-5]; Discipline of Faith (Christian) [-5]; Sense of Duty (Family) [-5]; Compulsive Behavior (12) [-5 to -15]; Code of Honor (Soldier) [-10]; Debt [-1 to -10]; Delusion (Mild) [-5]' Intolerance (Non-Christians) [-5]; Incurious (12) [-5]; Curious (12) [-5]; Insomniac [-10 to -15]; Enemies [-5 to -15]; Gregarious [-10]; Hidebound [-5]; Intolerance (Non-Nobles) [-5]; Impulsive (12) [-10]; Overconfident (12) [-5]; Honest (12) [-10]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Greedy (12) [-15]; Lecherous (12) [-15]; Berserk (12) [-10]; Blood Lust (12) [-10]; Bad Temper (12) [-10]; Gluttonous (12) [-10]; Selfish (12) [-5]; Fanaticism (Religion or Person) [-15]; Obsession (Long-Term goal) (12) [-10]: Truthful (12) [-5].
Social Background [0]: Cultural Familiarity (Norman) (Native) [0]; Language (French) (Speak but illiterate) (Native) [-3]; Language (English) (Accented) [2]; Language (French Dialect) (Accented) [1].
Skill Total [55]
Primary Skills [27]:
Professional Soldier [27]: Freemen are the backbone of a State's army. Their's the most difficult task and requires the strictest discipline to survive . Soldier (A) IQ+3 [12]-14; Riding (A) DX [2]-12; Animal Handling (Pack Animal) (A) IQ-1 [1]-10; Packing (A) IQ-1 [1]-10; Team work Perk or Shield-Wall Training Perk [1]; Savoir-Faire (Servant) (E) IQ [1]-11; Tactics (Land) (H) IQ-2 [1]-9; Hiking (A) HT+2 [8]-14.
Secondary Skills [18]:
Soldier Arms [18]: Choose a Primary Weapon from Broadsword, Axe/Mace, or Spear (default is Spear) (A) DX+1 [4]-14; Choose a Secondary Weapon and a Backup Weapon from Broadsword, Shortsword, Axe/Mace, or Spear (A) DX [2]-12; Shield (E) DX+2 [4]-14; Knife (E) DX [1]-12; Wrestling (A) DX [2]-12; Throwing Spear or Axe/Mace (E) DX [1]-12; Weapon bond (Default Primary Weapon) [1]; Style Perk [1].
For Archers Lens. Archer [+20]: Bow (A) DX+2 [8]-15; Special Exercise (Arm Strength) Perk x2 [2]; Arm Strength +2 [6]; Fast draw (arrow) (E) DX+1 [2]-14; Strongbow Perk [1]; Weapon Bond (Bow) [1].
Background Skills [10]:
Yeoman Background [10]: A Yeoman background are made up of skills that make him self-sustaining and ready in the face of hardships. Literature (Folk Lore) (H) IQ-2 [1]-9; Savoir-Faire (Servant) (E) IQ [1]-11; Games (E) IQ [1]-11; Tracking (A) Per-1 [1]-10; Stealth (A) DX-1 [1]-11; Survival (Woodland) (A) Per-1 [1]-10; Animal Handling (Farm Animals) (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Farming (A) IQ-1 [0]-10; Navigation (Land) (A) IQ-1 [1]-10; Running (A) HT-1 [1]-11; Swimming (E) HT [1]-12.
Infantry Load-Out:
Basic Load-Out: . Arming Clothes (Body) $30 4lbs; Military Belt $10 1lbs; Clothes (Tabbard with Heraldry or Military Cloak) (Status 0) $60 2lbs; Underclothes $10 0.5lbs; Cheap Shortsword and Scabbard $240 2lbs; Large Knife $20 0.5lb; Pouch of Personals $5 1lbs; Shoes $40 2lbs. Total $415 13lbs.
Heavy Infantry Combat Load-Out: This is the full combat kit. Cheap Bracers and Leather Gloves $80 1.5lbs; Cheap Light Mail Haubergeon (Body) $200 10lbs; Cheap Legionnaire Helm $75 5lbs; Medium Shield (Footman's Shield) $60 15lbs; Balanced Spear $200 4lbs; Waterskin $20 (2 liters) 5lbs. Total $635 40.5lbs (Light Encumbrance).
Total Combat Load: 53.5lbs (Light)
Archer Load-out: War Bow $200 4lbs; x2 Quivers 60 Fine Arrows $380 10lbs; Total $880 +14lbs
Total Combat Load: 66lbs (Light).
Dodge: 9 (10 with shield)
Move: 4
DR: Head 5, Hands 2*, Feet 1*, Torso 4/2/2*, Groin 4/2/2*, Arms (lower 1-2) 3/ (upper 3-6) none, Legs none.
Horses: Riding Pony $750; Sumpter Horse $500; Riding Gear $100 15lbs; Total $1350.
Combat Feats
Regular Attack: Spear-15, parry-11U, Dmg 1d+2 imp
Shield: Shield-14, 1d-1cr, Block-11.
Archery at 30 yrds: Bow-14 (terminal aim and All-out-Attack: Dedicated) 2d+1 or 1d+5; imp or (2)pi.
Slam, Trample and Overrun (move of 7) : Slam-12 1d+2 cr
Home Brew Rule:
Efficient Encumbrance: Use Lifting ST +1 when LBE or Equipment weight is distributed efficiently.
Soldiering Skill: Add Skill modifier to BL.
Changes: Fixed Equipment (again!). Made the Non-vitals more modular, as to the preferences in my readings and the sense it made to do so. In many occasions and battle field conditions, flexibility is far more important.
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