BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES

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Affiliation: Black/Infernal Army

Lost Dragon: Ji Longfeng (the Divine Spear)

Primary Weapon: Spear

Secondary Weapon: Axe

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There is the law, and then there is justice. To reclaim ill-gotten possessions from one’s corrupt leadership may be justice, but it remains illegal, and for this reason the Brotherhood of Thieves is accepted only by the Black Band. The Brotherhood’s kung fu seeks to incapacitate their opponents – quickly and viciously. They are especially deadly in close combat, though targets who survive the initial attack can usually gain the upper hand. No mere cutpurses or highwaymen, the Brotherhood prefers axes and spears, from a tradition of rushing caravan guards with overwhelming deadly force.

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Class Name: Warrior Bandit

Role: Warrior

Weapon: Spear

Warriors make up the first line of the Brotherhood's defense, and the bulk of its infantry. Their whirling spears inflict great damage, and confuse nearby opponents. Even the most experienced kung fu masters in the Land may fear facing off with a Warrior Bandit face-to-face.

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Class Name: Armored Bandit

Role: Chi Kung

Weapon: Bracer

Chi kung mastery is uncommon in a clan made mostly of thugs and brawlers. Armored Bandits split the difference, using chi kung to endure physical attacks and reflect injuries back to those who inflict them. They are considered the unshakable pillars of the Brotherhood.

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Class Name: Strategy Bandit

Role: Strategist

Weapon: Axe

Members of the Brotherhood who favor brains over brawn are encouraged to become Strategy Bandits, and to support their fellow thieves. While they carry axes into battle, armed combat is secondary to their focus of weakening and distracting enemies. They further shift the balance via enhancing their allies.

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Class Name: Taishan Bandit

Role: Holist

Weapon: Axe

Taishan is not only their home, but the name of the Brotherhood's fighting style. Taishan Bandits learn almost every technique known to their clan, except for spear techniques, and achieve a true balance between offense, defense, and support. The Brotherhood claims that well-rounded and self-sufficient disciples make for ideal thieves, but it remains to be seen how effective a lack of weakness will be, when one lacks any particular strength as well.

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Headquarters: Taishan

Tai Shan is the highest mountain in eastern China, and famous for its jagged cliffs. Despite its forbidding appearance, it remains close to main travel routes.

These mountains have long been sanctuary for anyone fleeing oppressive authority. The government once made repeated attempts to clear out the area, but succeeded only in uniting and strengthening these wretches into the Brotherhood as it exists today. During the war, the heavy ambush tactics they honed as bandits proved devastating against the White Band.