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obscured by the blood of the fallen, the dust of a well-

trodden arena, or the fog of war, allies and enemies

alike take notice when you stalk the battlefield.

SIGNATURE EQUIPMEN T

dl2 Equipment

1 Handcrafted arrows whose heads bear the mark of

a lightning bolt, and which give a distinctive whistle

when fired

2 A shield made from the shell of a giant turtle

3 A matching shortsword and dagger, decorated to

look like the upper and lower jaws of a carnivorous

dinosaur

4 A battleaxe with its head shaped like the flowing hair

of a dwarf warrior

S A suit of armor made from the discarded chitin of

giant arthropods

6 A pair of boots fashioned to look like the paws of a

large feline

7 A sword whose pommel is shaped in the form of a

hand, so that you shake the hand when you wield it

8 A hammer forged to resemble a giant's fist on one

side and a dragon's head on the other

9 A helmet shaped like the head of a hare, with tiny

diamonds for eyes

10 A bow carved with images of the phases of the moon

11 A dagger with a handle made of bone, etched with

worn and unreadable runes

12 A backpack made from the leather and fur of a skunk

VICTORY l s YOURS

When the battle is done, enemies and allies alike stare

in awe at the sight of your personal ritual of celebration.

VICTORY CELEBRATION

dlO Celebration

1 A finely honed, well-choreographed dance

2 Ale! And then more ale!

3 Seizing a trophy from a vanquished foe

4 Composing a poem extolling your valiant combat

prowess

S Adding a commemorative square to your battle quilt

6 Adding a decorative stencil to your favorite weapon

or armor

7 Paying the town crier to proclaim your victory

8 Commissioning a painting of the battle

9 Praising surviving enemies for a job well done, no

hard feelings

10 There is no time to celebrate, for your war is eternal!

BREAKING THE ARCHETYPES

To the uninitiated, fighters are the simpletons of the ad-

venturing world, Railing away with their weapons while

taking repeated blows to the head. But those folk know

precious little about the specialties and subtleties of this

class. Many flavors of fighter exist in the world. and all

can fit into an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise in

their own way.

CHAPTER 3 I PLAYER OPTIONS

ARCANE ARCHER

Those elves really know how to bring the hurt from a

distance, don't they? Fortunately for the arrow-slinging

world. they were willing to share their arcane archery

knowledge with friends, and now every Acq Inc fran-

chise can have its very own magical cannon! As an ar-

cane a rche r, you're inc redibly useful during those tense

discussions when someone needs to be able to whistle,

a nd then moments later, arrows appear out of nowhere

to stick out of the ground between the feet of the people

they're talking to. Roll that next check to negotiate with

advantage!

BATTLE MASTER

As a battle master involved with an Acquisitions Incor-

porated franchise, you understand that your maneuvers

might not do as much damage as the focused attacks

of a less subtle fighter. But the needs of a franchise of-

ten call for subtlety and precision over simply busting

heads. Add in your knowledge of the more cerebral as-

pects of combat, including all-important insight into the

strengths and weaknesses of the enemy. and it's clear

why you make a great addition to any franchise.

CAVALIER

An Acquis itions Incorporated franchise is a heady mix

of adventuring and business. and both those pursuits re-

quire travel. Who better to lead a long road journey than

an experienced cavalier with a reliable mount? As a cav-

alier, you're one of the best warriors around for protect-

ing less hardy allies, even off your mount, making you a

mobile fighter, a team player. and a valiant protector.

CHAMPION

Accepting the wisdom of the old adage "Somecimes less

is more" is an excellent way to go broke. Because less is

less, obviously. just look at the balance sheet. But there's

one exception to that nonrule that can make a big dif-

ference in the successful operation of a franchise- the

focused, no-frills approach to combat of the champion

fighter. As a champion, you quickly maste r your role

within your franchise, because that role is simple. Lift

heavy things. Stand in front of monste rs. Hit them till

they drop.

ELDRITCH KNIGHT

Fighter? Wizard? Why not both?! If a franchise's re-

cruiting efforts result in a party lacking either fighting

or magical ability- or, Tymora forbid, both- you make a

great addition to the team as an eldritch knight. Your fo-

cus on abjuration a nd evocation ensures that your fight-

ing style is supported by magic that can either defend

allies or deal massive damage to your foes. And if your

franchise operation runs true to form, you'll have plenty

of opportunity for both.

SAMURAI

Even if samurai are rare in the lands where Acquisi-

tions Incorporated offers franchise opportunities, their

fighting spirit makes them invaluable additions to any

franchise- especially if that spirit encompasses the fight

for profits. As a samurai, your impressive combat skills

are matched by your social grace and wisdom, providing