He looks like an older Desert Merc right down to the sash and pants color.
The Mercenary class could be an interesting concept. For namesake though, I think the term Legionnaire would be a better fit. I had to use a thesaurus to find a cool sounding synonym for that one; hireling was just too retro.
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Upon closer inspection, there appears to be a bow on his back. Thanks cyanide!
*edit again*
Could this be the returning class the folks at blizzard may have mentioned off-hand?
Everytime I see the monk, I can't help but shake off the feeling that he's a balder, younger Rasputin. Gotta love those crazy Siberians, being right in Russia but with the Orient at their fingertips.
Background
Bards have fancied themselves as explorers, wanderers and depositories of knowledge. Unlike many Bard Clans of Sanctuary, members of the Seekers of the Bough are well regarded as Warriors; arguably they are the consummate Warrior Poet. The exact origins of this particular Clan are steeped in mystery; some claim that they once inhabitated the Dreadlands and where forced out by constant Barbarian raids, others say they are the decedents of rogue sorcerers who fled West after an unspecified act of treason. Some argue that all their disjointed founding stories are one in the same.
Regardless, this particular Bard Clan is well known for its archers. Long treks throughout Sanctuary have forced many Bards to either hunt for their own food or die in obscurity. This skill with a bow has turned away many would-be raiders while experience with a blade has ensured that a Bard can defend themselves in a brutal melee. If all else fails, rumors persist of the Bards unusual magics garnered from their countless travels. Witness reports of Bards summoning brutish animals or utilizing invisible arrows have been unsubstantiated. One of the most basic skills Bards have, whether a member of the Seeker of the Bough or not, is their ability to identify and augment items through the use of magic.
Appearance
A seemingly common bard. Wearing a sleeveless tunic and leather vest coupled with comfortably baggy pants. Scrolls of ancient knowledge line a bards belt and sturdy boots ensure comfortable feet regardless of distance traveled.
Skill Tree
~Bow Skills~
Focus - Temporarily increases range and accuracy of an arrow
Archery - Increases damage, range and accuracy of arrow shots per level
Burst Shot- Fires a quick 3 round burst of arrows in a straight line
Mana Bolt - Utilizes mana to help increase physical damage of a shot arrow
Prism Arrow - Fires an arrow with all elemental damage
~Summons~
Hawkeye - Summons a hawk that hovers around the Bard; has a healing aura
Raven - Summons a raven that hovers around the Bard; has a mana gain aura
Raptor - Summons a bird of prey that hovers around the Bard; performs dive attacks
Vulture - Summons a vulture that hovers around the Bard; has a defence increase aura
Condor - Summons a mighty condor that hovers around the Bard; has a increase attack speed aura
~Item Modifiers~
Identify - Increases chance of a pre-identified item being dropped
Luck - Increases chance of magic item drop
Horde - Increase amount of gold/stacked items per drop
Enchant - Temporarily adds a random magic pre-fix to an item
Prime - Temporarily increases item's primary ability
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The Mercenary class could be an interesting concept. For namesake though, I think the term Legionnaire would be a better fit. I had to use a thesaurus to find a cool sounding synonym for that one; hireling was just too retro.
*edit*
Upon closer inspection, there appears to be a bow on his back. Thanks cyanide!
*edit again*
Could this be the returning class the folks at blizzard may have mentioned off-hand?
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That's what I've come to accept.
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Background
Bards have fancied themselves as explorers, wanderers and depositories of knowledge. Unlike many Bard Clans of Sanctuary, members of the Seekers of the Bough are well regarded as Warriors; arguably they are the consummate Warrior Poet. The exact origins of this particular Clan are steeped in mystery; some claim that they once inhabitated the Dreadlands and where forced out by constant Barbarian raids, others say they are the decedents of rogue sorcerers who fled West after an unspecified act of treason. Some argue that all their disjointed founding stories are one in the same.
Regardless, this particular Bard Clan is well known for its archers. Long treks throughout Sanctuary have forced many Bards to either hunt for their own food or die in obscurity. This skill with a bow has turned away many would-be raiders while experience with a blade has ensured that a Bard can defend themselves in a brutal melee. If all else fails, rumors persist of the Bards unusual magics garnered from their countless travels. Witness reports of Bards summoning brutish animals or utilizing invisible arrows have been unsubstantiated. One of the most basic skills Bards have, whether a member of the Seeker of the Bough or not, is their ability to identify and augment items through the use of magic.
Appearance
A seemingly common bard. Wearing a sleeveless tunic and leather vest coupled with comfortably baggy pants. Scrolls of ancient knowledge line a bards belt and sturdy boots ensure comfortable feet regardless of distance traveled.
Skill Tree
~Bow Skills~
Focus - Temporarily increases range and accuracy of an arrow
Archery - Increases damage, range and accuracy of arrow shots per level
Burst Shot- Fires a quick 3 round burst of arrows in a straight line
Mana Bolt - Utilizes mana to help increase physical damage of a shot arrow
Prism Arrow - Fires an arrow with all elemental damage
~Summons~
Hawkeye - Summons a hawk that hovers around the Bard; has a healing aura
Raven - Summons a raven that hovers around the Bard; has a mana gain aura
Raptor - Summons a bird of prey that hovers around the Bard; performs dive attacks
Vulture - Summons a vulture that hovers around the Bard; has a defence increase aura
Condor - Summons a mighty condor that hovers around the Bard; has a increase attack speed aura
~Item Modifiers~
Identify - Increases chance of a pre-identified item being dropped
Luck - Increases chance of magic item drop
Horde - Increase amount of gold/stacked items per drop
Enchant - Temporarily adds a random magic pre-fix to an item
Prime - Temporarily increases item's primary ability