Askar

Askar (askara for females) were the most common kind of warrior found in Zakhara. They served as the backbone of any defense.

* Askar was a fighter class kit for the Al-Qadim setting.

Requirements
Askar had no special requirements.

Role
Many elite warriors began as askar. They often served as caravan guards, city soldiers, and palace guards. Askar typically were found in urban areas and were more civilized than other warriors. The sky was the limit for how high a warrior beginning as an askar could rise. Many askar were extremely patriotic and were easily offended if their homeland was insulted.

Equipment
Askar used a wide variety of weapons and equipment to suite their needs.

Special Benefits
Any askar dwelling in their hometown was extremely comfortable and able to move about the city and undertake social interactions such as haggling with ease.

Special Hindrances
Askar had no special weaknesses other than their tempers when their homeland was insulted.