Oblivion Character Build: The Brigand

In today’s trip back into the world of Oblivion, we’ll take a look at the Brigand..

THE BRIGAND

Background:  The Brigand is equal parts highwayman and thief.  He makes his living by robbing, stealing, or conning.  His lifestyle has forced him to live by the sword but he prefers to take any advantage possible.  He will utilize stealth, range, or poison if it gives him a higher chance of winning a battle.

Sample Brigand

Class:	Brigand	Race:	Imperial
	Combat		Magic		Stealth
Armorer	5	Alchemy	5	Acrobatics	15
Athletics	5	Alteration	5	Light Armor	35
Blade	30	Conjuration	5	Marksman	35
Block	25	Destruction	5	Mercantile	45
Blunt	10	Illusion	5	Security	35
Hand-to-Hand	10	Mysticism	5	Sneak	35
Heavy Armor	15	Restoration	5	Speechcraft	25
	Base	Bonuses		Health	100
Agility	50			Magicka	130
Endurance	50			Fatigue	170
Intelligence	40			Encumbrance	80
Luck	60
Personality	50
Speed	50
Strength	40
Willpower	30
BirthSign:	The Thief

Playstyle

The Brigand can quickly and easily switch combat stances from a poisoned dagger in stealth, to bow for range and sword and shield for fighting up close and personal.  He uses his high speed and mobility to hit and run.

Guilds

The Brigand can easily side with either the thieves guild or the fighters guild.  And brigands with lower than average morals can make a good living within the Dark Brotherhood as well.

Oblivion Character Build: The Warlock

In today’s trip back into the world of Oblivion, we’ll take a look at the Warlock.

THE WARLOCK

Background:  The Warlock is a practitioner of the darker of the magical arts.  Where the Paladin worships the nine divines, the Warlock tries to gain favor with the daedric princes. He will use whatever means necessary to increase his power and knowledge of the arcane arts. He is not above summoning spirits from the realms of Oblivion and binding them to his service. 

Sample Warlock

Class:	Warlock	Race:	Dunmer
	Combat		Magic		Stealth
Armorer	5	Alchemy	15	Acrobatics	5
Athletics	5	Alteration	35	Light Armor	25
Blade	25	Conjuration	35	Marksman	5
Block	5	Destruction	35	Mercantile	5
Blunt	5	Illusion	35	Security	5
Hand-to-Hand	5	Mysticism	15	Sneak	5
Heavy Armor	5	Restoration	35	Speechcraft	5
	Base	Bonuses		Health	100
Agility	40			Magicka	150
Endurance	50			Fatigue	160
Intelligence	50			Encumbrance	80
Luck	50
Personality	30
Speed	50
Strength	40
Willpower	30
BirthSign:	The Mage

Playstyle

Because the warlock spends most of his efforts delving into the secrets of magic and the forbidden realms of oblivion, he finds little joy in the mundane and relies on his spells to carry him through any encounter.  He often has a minion to take the brunt of most assaults and his melee weapon is merely a means of delivering poison or  debilitating enchantment. 

Spells

When opposed the warlock prefers to bring suffering and agony to his foes instead of a quick death.  Therefore he prefers spells that draw out damage over time instead of all at once.  He also prefers hampering spells such as drain, damage abilities, as well as absorbing health, magic and attributes.  Their loss should always be the warlock’s gain.