Bard
Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds, create illusions, and even heal wounds. The bard is a master of song, speech, and the magic they contain. A special characteristic of the bard is that their magic depends on their charisma rather than their wisdom.
Career
Qualifications
You must have a charisma score of 13 or higher to enroll in this class.
Humans cannot become this class as they have no magical abilities
Career Progression
Level 1 - Bards know 4 level 1 spells at the beginning. The spells that you can learn depend on your level (for levels 1-2 you can only learn level 1 spells but at level 3 you can learn 1 level 2 spell and at level 4 you can learn 1 level 3 spell). You can also use bardic inspiration: once during your turn you can use this skill on any creature within a 60 foot radius. For the next 10 minutes that creature gains 1d6 bardic inspiration. They can choose to roll this dice and add that score to their roll for any ability check, attack, or saving throw.
Level 2 - Bards can use song of rest: you can use soothing music or oration to help revitalize your wounded allies during a short rest. If you or any friendly creatures who can hear your performance spend one or more Hit Dice to regain hit points at the end of the short rest, each of those creatures regains an extra 1d6 hit points.
Level 3 - You can choose to specialize in one of the advanced classes: glamour, lore, swords, valor, or whispers
Operations
Tools
As a bard, you gain the following class features.
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d8 per bard level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per bard level after 1st
Proficiencies
Armor: Light armor
Weapons: Simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Tools: Three musical instruments of your choice
Saving Throws: Dexterity, Charisma Skills: Choose any three
Materials
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:
Type
Artisan
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