Rise of the Runelords Player's Guide
Written by F. Wesley Schneider, the Rise of the Runelords Player's Guide is a 16-page supplement released in August 2007 that covers the races of Varisia, how various classes fit into Varisia, special equipment introduced in Golarion, and some information on the town of Sandpoint.
The print version of this supplement is out of print, but it remains available as a free PDF download. It provides all the information players need to make characters appropriate to the setting as well as context for the start of the Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path.
“The guide presents details on how best to customize your character so that he'll fit into the campaign. What's the best choice of favored enemy for a ranger? Which of the region's deities will your cleric worship? What about new weapons for your fighter? And everyone loves new feats; there are several to choose from in this product, all of which are specifically designed to aid you in your fight against the Runelords.
Yet there's more to building a character than crunching the numbers; this guide also gives you extensive details on the frontier region known as Varisia and the town of Sandpoint where the campaign begins. Build your character from the ground up as a living, breathing addition to this brand new world!
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