Fantasy Character Class Archetypes

Especially prevalent in game-oriented worlds (both tabletop and computer/video game roleplaying worlds), character ‘classes’ are a useful way to help organize a world and provide motivation to the player for potential ‘leveling up’ opportunities. Despite this, character class archetypes can also be useful in narrative-driven worlds as a quick character creation tool prior to adding additional depth. Gandalf, for instance, is a wizard – although none would call him just that.
| FIGHTER |
|---|
| Archer |
| Brute |
| Captain |
| Captain-of-the-Guard |
| Commander |
| Crossbowman |
| Gladiator |
| Knight |
| Lord Commander |
| Man-at-arms |
| Martial Artist |
| Ninja |
| Pikeman |
| Pit Fighter |
| Sergeant-at-arms |
| MAGIC USER |
|---|
| Druid |
| Mage |
| Mystic |
| Oracle |
| Sage |
| Scryer |
| Shaman |
| Sooth-sayer |
| Sorcerer |
| Warlock |
| Witch |
| Wizard |
| SCOUNDREL |
|---|
| Assassin |
| Bandit |
| Cutpurse |
| Fence |
| Highwayman |
| Maurader |
| Pickpocket |
| Rogue |
| Smuggler |
| Thief |
| Thug |
| Urchin |
| ENTERTAINER |
|---|
| Acrobat |
| Bard |
| Fortune Teller |
| Jester |
| Minstrel |
| OUTLANDER |
|---|
| Adventurer |
| Barbarian |
| Berserker |
| Druid |
| Nomad |
| Outlander |
| Pathfinder |
| Ranger |
| Scout |
| TRADE |
|---|
| Cook |
| Fisher |
| Merchant |
| Miner |
| Smith |
| Trader |
| Trapper |
| ACADEMIA |
|---|
| Academic |
| Librarian |
| Scholar |
| Scribe |
| Student |
| RELIGIOUS |
|---|
| Abbot |
| Bishop |
| Cultist |
| Friar |
| Imam |
| Monk |
| Nun |
| Paladin |
| Pilgrim |
| Priest |
| DIPLOMAT |
|---|
| Ambassador |
| Diplomat |
| Envoy |
| Spy |
| HEALER |
|---|
| Doctor |
| Healer |
| Herbalist |
| Medic |
| Nurse |
| Physician |
| Plague Doctor |
| SEAFOLK |
|---|
| Buckaneer |
| Corsair |
| First Mate |
| Pirate |
| Sea Captain |
| TOWNSFOLK |
|---|
| Courier |
| Cryer |
| Executioner |
| Guard |
| Magistrate |
| Watchman |
| ROYALTY |
|---|
| Duke/Duchess |
| King/Queen |
| Noble |
| Prince/Princess |
| Royal Guard |
| Thane |
| Viceroy |


