Expert retainers are trained in useful skills that are in demand among adventuring parties. They come equipped with light armor and 1-2 simple weapons, plus appropriate items of their trade (as a GM judges).

Weak Mod: CON, CHA, morale, resistance
Normal Mod: STR, WIS, missile and melee attacks, perception
Strong Mod: DEX, INT, stealth, three skills chosen by GM

Possible Expertises Include:

• Alchemist (Alchemy, Lore (Astrology), Arcana)
• Armorer: (Craft (Armorer), Craft (Swordsmith), Appraisal)
• Barber / Surgeon (Occupation (Barber), Lore(Animals), Medicine)
• Burglar (Lockpicking, Traps, Investigation)
• Gambler (Gambling, Deception, Insight)
• Guide (Survival, Lore (Geography), Riding)
• Herbalist (Herbalism, Brewing, Lore (Plants))
• Minstrel (Perform (two types), Lore (History))
• Physician (Medicine, Herbalism, Lore (Spirits))
• Poisoner (Poisoner, Deception, Disguise)
• Sage/Historian (Three Different Lore Skills)
• Teamster (Occupation (Teamster), Riding, Lore (Animals))
• Tracker (Survival, Lore (Animals), Herbalism)
• Woodsman (Traps, Survival, Lore (Animals))

Class E Expert (Apprentice):

• AC: 12 (light armor) HD 1/2 HP 2
• Resistance: 8;
• Mods: W -2/N+2/S+2
• Speed: 30'; Load 12
• Morale: -2
• Stealth +2, Perception +2
• Attack, Melee: +2; Damage: by weapon
• Attack, Ranged: +2; Damage: by weapon
• Expertise: 3 related professional skills at +2

S +2, D+2, C -2, I+2,W+2,Ch-2

Class D Expert:

• AC: 12 (light armor) HD 1 HP 5
• Resistance: 8;
• Mods: W -2/N+2/S+3
• Speed: 30'; Load 12
• Morale: -2
• Stealth +3, Perception +2
• Attack, Melee: +2; Damage: by weapon
• Attack, Ranged: +2; Damage: by weapon
• Expertise: 3 related professional skills at +3

S +2, D+3, C -2, I+3,W+2,Ch-2

Class C Expert:

• AC: 12 (light armor) HD 2 HP 9
• Resistance: 9;
• Mods: W -1/N+3/S+4
• Speed: 30'; Load 13
• Morale: -1
• Stealth +4, Perception +3
• Attack, Melee: +3; Damage: by weapon
• Attack, Ranged: +3; Damage: by weapon
• Expertise: 3 related professional skills at +4

S +3, D+4, C -1, I+4,W+3,Ch-1

Class B Expert:

• AC: 12 (light armor) HD 3 HP 13
• Resistance: 9;
• Mods: W -1/N+3/S+5
• Speed: 30'; Load 13
• Morale: -1
• Stealth +5, Perception +3
• Attack, Melee: +3; Damage: by weapon
• Attack, Ranged: +3; Damage: by weapon
• Expertise: 3 related professional skills at +5

S +3, D+5, C -1, I+5,W+3,Ch-1

Class A Expert:

• AC: 12 (light armor) HD 4 HP 17
• Resistance: 10;
• Mods: W 0/N+4/S+6
• Speed: 30'; Load 14
• Morale: +0
• Stealth +6, Perception +4
• Attack, Melee: +4; Damage: by weapon
• Attack, Ranged: +4; Damage: by weapon
• Expertise: 3 related professional skills at +6

S +4, D+6, C 0, I+6,W+4,Ch+0

Master (Elite Expert)

• AC: 12 (light armor) HD 5 HP 21
• Resistance: 10;
• Mods: W 0/N+4/S+7
• Speed: 30'; Load 14
• Morale: +0
• Stealth +7, Perception +4
• Attack, Melee: +4; Damage: by weapon
• Attack, Ranged: +4; Damage: by weapon
• Expertise: 3 related professional skills at +7

S +4, D+7, C 0, I+7,W+4,Ch+0