Elf – Bard

An elf bard may preserve a family's memories, sing of changes in the forest, or seek the continuation of a story known only in part. Attentiveness and Intelligence help notice details important to storytelling and negotiation. Bard training supports the ability to bring people together and encourage the party. There is no need to play a perfect singer; why the character never finishes a particular song may be more interesting.

Within the party, the bard helps with negotiations, learning local stories, and supporting allies. The character may mediate between people who misunderstand each other or recall an important connection at just the right time. Inspiration raises the bonus of a revealed virtual roll by one step, up to that category's maximum; it is not an unrestricted increase to every result. Storytelling, music, and listening also give the bard a meaningful role in scenes that do not lead to combat.

The racial ability Keen Sight automatically reveals a distant visible detail, tracks, or movement unless they are magically or objectively hidden. The class adds Inspiration: once in a given battle or significant scene, after a virtual roll is revealed, raise your own or an ally's roll bonus by one step, up to that category's maximum. It does not require a main action and cannot be used on an enemy. Choose starting equipment according to the requirements this particular hero meets. The listed values form the basis of a level-one character; personality, name, relationships, and the reason for adventuring are decided during character creation.