====== Brute ======

The Brute is a straightforward combat machine, as uncomplicated as it is effective.  Brute monsters wade straight into the melee and begin causing harm, often heedless of their own safety.

===== Attributes =====

Obviously, the Brute prioritizes Body over any other attribute, but they typically match it with Agility.  After all, they can survive longer if they are not being struck as frequently.

^  Level  ^   Body  ^  Agility  ^  †  ^   †  ^   †  ^   †   ^
|    0    |    +2   |    +2   |    +1   |    +0   |    -1   |    -1   |
|    1    |    +2   |    +2   |    +1   |    +1   |    +0   |    -1   |
|    2    |    +2   |    +2   |    +2   |    +1   |    +1   |    -1   |
|    3    |    +2   |    +2   |    +2   |    +2   |    +1   |    +0   |
|    4    |    +3   |    +3   |    +2   |    +2   |    +1   |    +0   |
|    5    |    +4   |    +4   |    +2   |    +2   |    +1   |    +0   |
|    6    |    +5   |    +4   |    +3   |    +2   |    +1   |    +0   |
|    7    |    +6   |    +5   |    +3   |    +2   |    +1   |    +0   |
†Assign these as you see fit.

===== Stamina =====

When you select this class for your foe, it gains fifteen stamina, plus five times its Level.

===== Training =====

The Brute is Trained in Perception.  In addition, choose two weapon skills.  The Brute is also Trained in these skills.  A foe with this class will have training ranks in any Trained skill equal to their level.

===== Defences =====

Add the foe's Level to its Body defence, and also to its Foresight defence.

===== Basic Attacks =====

The Brute is most potent in melee range.

**Melee**:  Skill vs. Agility
  * **Hit**:  2[W] + Body.  Damage dice increases by +1[W] for each level after 1st.
  * **Miss**:  1[W] + Body.

**Ranged**:  Skill vs. Agility
  * **Hit**:  2[W] + Dexterity.  Damage dice increases to 3[W] at Level 4.
  * **Miss**:  1[W] + Dexterity.

===== Features =====

Add one feature from the following list for each level the Brute has.

[[foes:creating:features:Brutal Strike]]\\
[[foes:creating:features:Increased Damage]]\\
[[foes:creating:features:Indomitable Resilience]]\\
[[foes:creating:features:Mighty Leap]]\\
[[foes:creating:features:Relentless]]\\
[[foes:creating:features:Unstoppable Charge]]\\