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+ | Warrior mage | Warrior flavored with magic    |
+ | Bard         | Speaker                        |
+ 
+-#### Basic CREATURES AND NPCs FOR A FANTASY GAME
+-
+-Bat: level 1
+-
+-Dog: level 2, perception as level 3
+-
+-Dog, guard: level 3, attacks and perception as level 4
+-
+-Hawk: level 2; flies a long distance each round
+-
+-Horse: level 3; moves a long distance each round
+-
+-Rat: level 1
+-
+-Viper: level 2; bite inflicts 3 points of Speed damage (ignores Armor)
+-
+-Warhorse: level 4; moves a long distance each round
+-
+-Wolf: level 3, perception as level 4
+-
+-Blacksmith: level 2, metalworking as level 4; health 8
+-
+-Farmer: level 2, animal handling as level 3; health 8
+-
+-Merchant: level 2, haggling and assessment tasks as level 3
+-
+-Villager: level 2
+-
+ #### CRAFTING MAGIC ITEMS
+ 
+ Potions, scrolls, and other one-use items are cyphers, and longer-lasting items are generally artifacts.