Gunslinger

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Who are they?

The Gunslinger is a master marksman. Preferring the advancements and firepower of technological weapons, the Gunslinger has set aside traditional bows and thrown weapons in favor of pistols and rifles. The Gunslinger's skills with a firearm are unmatched, but it is not enough just to have good aim. A master Gunslinger must also train his body to be lithe and agile. He must be able to endure long periods in one position for hunting or conversely to use acrobatic skills to aid him in swift combat situations. Many Gunslingers choose engineering as a profession so that they may craft their own weapons and ammunition.

Though Gunslingers do not share the outdoor prowess of the Ranger or Wilderness Stalker, they are not completely foreign to it. Gunslingers often take on an animal companion to keep them company on hunting expeditions. As well, though Gunslingers are not able to blend in to their environment, they can act swiftly in some situations and appear to disappear from sight. While Gunslingers claim they do not rely on magic, they often retain a magical glow upon their hands as evidence of the driving force behind such quick skills. As such, the Gunslinger has learned to adapt magical effects to his/her shots.

Who likes them?

A Gunslinger has no effect on faction standing with any organization.

Training

Requirements

Rogues, Warriors and Hunters may become Gunslingers.

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Strengths

  • My Rifle

A Gunslinger is a master of all long-range, non-magical weaponry. They gain bonuses to combat when wielding rifles, crossbows, bows, long-range engineering weapons or throwing knives/axes.

  • Gunsmith

A Gunslinger can fashion their own ammo, applying poisons and effects to it that allow them the ability to deal non-magical forms of damage.

  • Long Shot

Gunslingers have increased accuracy and range, able to shoot targets farther then any normal humanoid with a greater level of accuracy.

  • Nimble

Gunslingers are agile and light, capable of dodging attacks more easily then others would.

Weaknesses

  • Empty-Handed

Without a long-range weapon the Gunslinger looses all combat bonuses.

  • Ammo Count

Without ammo the Gunslinger is useless.

  • Frail

Gunslingers are not physically strong and get no bonus to health points or physical strength attacks.

  • Range

When firing on a target right in front of them a Gunslinger loses their range bonuses.

Skills and abilities

  • Pistol Swap

Can draw, fire, and reholster several pistols in rapid succession.

  • Deadly Bullets

Sharper bullets than normal, able to penetrate thicker armor.

  • Slight of Hand

The Gunman can move quickly enough to trick the eye of any watchers, seeming to disappear temporarily.

  • Diseased Shot

Damages the target as well as inflicts a disease upon the target.

  • Exploding Shot

Coats the bullet in fire, stunning the target.

  • Frost Shot

Coats a bullet with frost, doing additional damage and slowing the target dramatically.

  • Incendiary Shot

Coats a bullet with fire, causing additional damage and setting the target on fire.

  • Poisoned Shot

Coats a bullet in nature magic, poisoning the enemy.

Training Outline

The Gunslinger, being a master of the use and manufacture of firearms, must train to not only -use- these pistols and develop a thorough understanding of each type of ammunition and its strengths and weaknesses, but he must also know every bolt and weld in each and every firearm he uses in order to get the most out of it and modify it as he sees fit.

Thus, the Gunslinger should begin his training by getting to know his firearms on such a level. He should practice taking them apart and putting them back together again. He should be able to draw up a schematic for any model of firearm when asked, as well as know the exact type of metals and powder used in each part of the gun. He should repeat this process for each type of ammunition as well, until there is absolutely no detail that he doesn't understand completely.

Once he's done this, he may begin training in the use of his firearms and ammunition. He should discover which types of ammo work best with each type of firearm, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. He should become acquainted with the weight distributed along each firearm and be as comfortable holding and firing each gun as if each gun were perfectly weightless. Once he is capable of firing several accurate shots, switching guns, letting off several more shots with accuracy, and then returning to his previous weapon all in the blink of an eye will his training be complete.

Active Gunslingers

Currently there are no active Gunslingers, so any applicants would have to create an NPC for the training.


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