HP & Defenses

Minstrels possess a d6 Hit Die, and they start the game with 30 Hit Points (plus double Constitution and other modifiers). By spending 3 XP the Minstrels can gain a Hit Die, increasing their Hit Points accordingly.

They also receive a +4 bonus to Will Defense.

Stat Bonuses

Minstrels receive a +1 bonus to one of the following attributes; Dexterity, Intelligence, or Charisma

Increasing these attributes outside of character creation is done at a discount (10 XP per increase instead of 20 XP)

Attack Bonus

Minstrels receive a +0 Attack Bonus.

By spending 5 XP the Minstrel can increase their Attack Bonus by +1, to a maximum of +8.

Skill Points

Minstrels receive 1 rank in the following skills at character creation;

• Acrobatics

• Artisan (Comedy and Singing)

• Awareness

• Deception

• Knowledge (Nobility)

• Persuasion

• Spellcraft

• Use Magic Device.

Starting Feats

Minstrels receive the following starting feats;

• Weapon Proficiency (Simple)

• Weapon Proficiency (Sword or Axe)

• Weapon Proficiency (Bow or Pistol)

• Armor Proficiency (Light)

• Skill Focus (Deception or Persuasion)

Performance

Minstrels are master performers of many different talents. They can spend a move action to initiate a performance, and all allies within 4 squares of the Minstrel (including themselves) gain a bonus to all d20 checks as well as Fortitude, Reflex, and Will Defense equal to the Minstrel's Charisma. This can be maintained by the Minstrel every round thereafter as a swift action, and ends on the round after they choose to stop maintaining it.