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PK Draft: Your rogue companion

The Rogue archetype in high fantasy has always been my favorite - I suspect that's because in most books, only the rogue is ever allowed to evidence any sort of personality. Dirty jokes? Second thoughts? Acknowledgement of having a life outside the Epic Quest? All fall to the Rogue.

In high fantasy, the Rogue has a teaching role as well. If the Wizard is out there revealing the True Magical Nature of Things, the Rogue's role is often to show the Seedy Underbelly of the Way Things Are. The Wizard talks about big evils, the Rogue shows off the little ones.

Lots and lots of options here. Interpret broadly.

Standard rules apply - 5 picks until you pick again. Argument always encouraged.

(Previous drafts still ongoing: Wizard and Warrior)

PK Draft: Warrior companion on your epic journey

Ok, stableboy-that's-secretly-the-High-King, you've got your Wizard companion, but how about the Warrior? 

A few ladies may make the grade, but, in High Fantasy, the Warrior role is almost exclusively male. This archetype exists to prepare the hero for the inevitable physical challenges that will occur - and a few emotional ones as well - training in the manly arts of manly swordsmanship and manly honor. 

So, here you are, stableboy, you've got a lot to get done and need someone to watch your back... 

(Rules below the jump)

PK Draft: Wizard companion on your epic journey

The first - and most powerful - sidekick in High Fantasy is invariably the wizard. 

The wise and enigmatic mage pops up in chapter 2, generally armed with explosive revelations of Hidden Destiny, Prophecy and Big Brooding Evils. 

So, pretend you're a stableboy that just learned you have a Magical Destiny. You're about to hike off on your journey to face the big bad, so which wizard are you taking with you?