In place of a class, you may start with two dynamics. Each dynamic is shared with at least one other character. (distribute starting items between both characters)
Dynamics level up and gain templates like classes. Everyone in a dynamic contributes equal XP towards its progression. You decide which of your dynamics to put XP towards.
Sleuths
Start with: magnifying glass, pipe, limp
A - In all fields of knowledge, one of you can answer exam questions on a 5-in-6.
B - You are both in pursuit of a Great Mystery.
C - You cannot compromise evidence or destroy information.
D - You know exactly what your partner is about to say or do, even when you are miles apart.
Foils
Start with: épées, loveless engagement, criminal record
A - Each partner gets a different duelist technique.
B - You get +1 attack/turn when fighting back-to-back.
C - You can Save to riposte any attack on your partner. If you fail, you take the hit in their place.
D - Once, you can bring your partner back from the brink of death with a kiss.
Spellbreeders
Start with: two random spells, sack of kibble (3 slots), butterfly net
A - Each partner gets +1 MD.
B - If you cast a spell at the same time as your partner, they combine to produce a new one. They decay back into their components after casting.
C - When you combine spells, you choose between two or more potential offspring spells to cast. (The gm has to give you at least two.)
D - When you combine spells, you keep the new spell in addition to all its components.
Faithful
Start with: book of prayers, flask of gin, durable leather boots
A - One of you is immune to blasphemy. The other is immune to prayer.
B - You deal max damage to undead.
C - You and your partner can swap immunities and alignments 1/day.
D - You know the names and HD of each angel or demon you meet.
Runaways
Start with: crossbow, silver ring, torn wedding dress
A - When one of you escapes, the other does too.
B - You can forgo an attack to guarantee that your partner's lands.
C - You and your partner fit together in any space larger than a briefcase.
D - Your movement can't be slowed or stopped by anything, including sleeping curses and solid walls.
Hunters
Start with: matching scars, absorbing novella, harmonica
A - Treat your teeth and nails as daggers.
B - You can secretly and wordlessly communicate with your partner via knowing looks and nonverbal cues.
C - You can deal d6 damage to your partner to attack again on your turn. You can do this any number of times.
D - You can howl to summon your partner and/or d6 wolves (or wolf equivalents) to your side 1/day.
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