Brigand

Equivalent to a multiclass Rogue/Fighter in 5e.

Any time you see four brigands walking together without arguing, a robbery has just taken place.

– Ulgrum Talek, dwarven watchman

If you find yourself looking for a charismatic fighter that spits in society’s eye, but you want to be sure you can sneak around and avoid capture while doing so, the brigand is the class for you. But how did you become a brigand? After all, brigands are not born, nor trained - brigands are made by circumstances.

A formerly simple peasant who is oppressed by his lords, then raises a band of men and lives in the forests, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, qualifies as a brigand. An orphaned youth who grows up on the streets and turns to simple, brutal crime to survive also qualifies as a brigand. Brigands often turn to a life of crime because of hardship suffered in the past, though this is not always the case. A rich young nobleman who wears a mask and assaults passing travelers for fun and profit is also a type of brigand. When making a brigand, be sure to keep notes on your background, as well as your motivation.