Analects Book 4 Part 3: Opponents

Chapter 1: Level 1

The following tables provide a collection of Opponents at level 1. For more information on their use in the game, see DM's Guide Chapter 3: Running Scenarios.

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Level 1 Opponents Table

Opponent	Rank	Type	WP	Init
Simpleton	Mook	Antagonist	8	1d4
Contrarian	Mook	Debater	6	1d6
Roused Rabble	Mook	Debater	7	1d10
Spirited Youth	Mook	Leader	7	1d4
Sycophant	Mook	Trickster	7	1d4
Bully	Regular	Antagonist	15	1d8
Placater	Regular	Antagonist	15	1d6
Acolyte	Regular	Debater	12	1d6
Petty Official	Regular	Leader	15	1d10
Liar	Regular	Trickster	14	1d6
Wisecracker	Regular	Trickster	13	1d8
Sergeant	Mini-boss	Antagonist	29	1d10
Local Elder	Mini-boss	Debater	26	1d8
Lesser Noble	Mini-boss	Leader	27	1d10
Traveling Musician	Mini-boss	Trickster	28	1d10

Level 1 Opponent Entries

Acolyte

Acolyte	Level 1 Opponent	Regular
WP: 12	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d4
This low-ranking member of the clergy takes a typical religious-based approach to the current discussion.
(Action) Religious Quote [Persuasive]
If the target plays a Persuasive Reaction, increase the Argue dice level by 1.
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d4
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Strong Faith [Aggressive]
This Reaction loses its Defense dice against Comical Actions.
Rebuttal	1d4
Defense	1d2
Special	The Acolyte gains +1 Mind.

Bully

Bully	Level 1 Opponent	Regular
WP: 15	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d4
This commoner takes a belligerent approach to things, which can make it seem like getting through to them is impossible.
(Action) Overbearing Presence [Aggressive]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d8
Special	The Bully gains +1 Power, +1 Resilience, and +1 Skill.
(Reaction) Counter-mock [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d4
Damage	1d4

Contrarian

Contrarian	Level 1 Opponent	Mook
WP: 6	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d4
While opinionated, this individual is relatively weak-willed, better at speaking proactively than responding to inquiry or criticism.
(Action) Petty Argument [Persuasive]
Argue	1d8
Damage	1d4
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Critical Retort [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d4

Lesser Noble

Lesser Noble	Level 1 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 27	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d10
Whether low-ranking aristocrat or a member of the upper-middle class, this person is used to getting by with some polite nonsense and the exchange of coin.
(Action) Courtly Chatter [Charming]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d6
Special	The target suffers -1 Resilience. The Lesser Noble gains +1 Skill.
(Reaction) Political Response [Charming]
This Reaction gains Defense: 1d4 against Aggressive Actions.
Rebuttal	1d6
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Strategy) Display Status
An ally within range 1 recovers 1d4 lost WP. The Lesser Noble gains +1 Power.
(Interrupt) Symbol of Wealth
Trigger	An enemy in the occupied position plays an entry from an Item.
Effect	The triggering play has no effect. The Lesser Noble suffers -2 Skill.

Liar

Liar	Level 1 Opponent	Regular
WP: 14	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d6
This person has either a knack or substantial practice with lying, making it difficult to tell if anything they're saying is true.
(Action) Bend Truth [Persuasive]
Argue	1d8
Damage	1d4
Special	The Liar gains +1 Power and +1 Resilience.
(Reaction) Elusive Response [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d4
Special	The target suffers -1 Power and -1 Resilience.

Local Elder

Local Elder	Level 1 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 26	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d6
Elders often possess a good degree of political power in remote villages. Even some cities are largely run by the elders.
(Action) Accumulated Wisdom [Persuasive]
Argue	2d4
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. Unless the target played a Charming Reaction, the target suffers -2 Power.
(Reaction) Thoughtful Retort [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d6
(Strategy) Head of Tradition
The Local Elder and an ally in the occupied position each gain +1 Mind.

Petty Official

Petty Official	Level 1 Opponent	Regular
WP: 15	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d8
A member of local government or other organizations, this person has some rank and minor authority but little real power.
(Action) Reorganize
The Petty Official or an ally in the occupied position restores any one Stat Track. The Petty Official gains +1 Resilience and +1 Mind. This Action is non-hostile.
(Reaction) Calm Response [Persuasive]
Increase the Rebuttal dice level by 1 against Aggressive Actions.
Rebuttal	1d4
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Interrupt) Take Control
Trigger	An enemy targets an ally in the occupied position with an Action.
Effect	The triggering Action targets the Petty Official instead.

Placater

Placater	Level 1 Opponent	Regular
WP: 15	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d10
Some take on an air of appeasement. Whether they're pushovers or manipulators, it's all in service of getting what they want, whether that's merely avoiding conflict or something more selfish.
(Action) Suggest Compromise [Charming]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d6
Special	If the target did not play a Comical Reaction, they suffer -2 Mind. The Placater gains +1 Power and +1 Resilience.
(Reaction) Winning Smile [Charming]
Increase the Rebuttal dice level by 1 against Charming Actions.
Rebuttal	1d2
Defense	1d2
Damage	1d4

Roused Rabble

Roused Rabble	Level 1 Opponent	Mook
WP: 7	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d8
The peasantry can be roused into anger for a variety of reasons, whether to attempt to improve their own lot in life, or in simple fear of outsiders.
(Action) Angry Demands [Aggressive]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d6
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Boo [Aggressive]
The Roused Rabble wins ties with this Reaction.
Rebuttal	1d2
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.

Sergeant

Sergeant	Level 1 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 29	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d10
Many militaries operate in a strict and aggressive environment, generating loud and boisterous individuals such as these.
(Action) Practiced Aggression [Aggressive]
If the target plays a Comical Reaction, add 1 to the damage result of this Action.
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d8
Special	The Sergeant gains +1 Power.
(Action) Louder Voice [Aggressive]
This Action may be played against one additional target within range 1.
Argue	1d8
Damage	1d6
Special	The Sergeant gains +1 Resilience.
(Reaction) Sharp Wit [Aggressive]
Rebuttal	1d4

Simpleton

Simpleton	Level 1 Opponent	Mook
WP: 8	Initiative: 1d4	Charisma: 1d2
Education is not particularly widespread. Language can quickly become both limited and regionalized, making communication often difficult.
(Action) Random Commentary [Comical]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d8
(Reaction) Complete Misunderstanding [Comical]
The target suffers -2 Resilience and -1 Mind.

Spirited Youth

Spirited Youth	Level 1 Opponent	Mook
WP: 7	Initiative: 1d4	Charisma: 1d8
Energy and idealism are common among adolescents and young adults, and they're usually rather over-eager to hear tales from adventuring crews.
(Action) Friendly Chatter [Charming]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d4
Special	The target suffers -1 Power and -1 Skill. The Spirited Youth gains +1 Skill.
(Reaction) Idealism [Charming]
Rebuttal	1d6
Defense	1d2

Sycophant

Sycophant	Level 1 Opponent	Mook
WP: 7	Initiative: 1d4	Charisma: 1d4
Find a person of wealth and means and you'll inevitably find people attached tightly to them for no other reason than to enjoy the benefits of proximity to such.
(Reaction) Avoidance [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d4
(Assist) Echo Chamber
Trigger	An ally within range 1 plays an Action with Argue dice.
Effect	Increase the triggering Argue dice level by 1.
(Interrupt) Shrill Protest
Trigger	An enemy within range 1 plays an Action with Damage dice.
Effect	Reduce the triggering Damage dice level by 1.

Traveling Musician

Traveling Musician	Level 1 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 28	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d8
Remote areas without many skilled magic practitioners often rely on travelers to spread news and information, and journeying musicians are a common source of such.
(Action) News From Afar [Charming]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d6
Special	The Traveling Musician gains +1 Skill.
(Reaction) Evasiveness [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d4
Special	The target suffers -1 Power.
(Strategy) Musical Hook
An enemy within range 1 suffers -1 Skill. The Traveling Musician gains +1 Resilience.

Wisecracker

Wisecracker	Level 1 Opponent	Regular
WP: 13	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d6
Some people have neither a filter nor an understanding of when it is and is not okay to tell a joke. Such attempts at humor often hide depression, bigotry, or other dark mindsets.
(Action) Rude Joke [Comical]
Argue	1d6
Damage	1d4
Special	The target suffers -2 Skill.
(Reaction) Mocking Laughter [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d4
Damage	1d4
Special	The target suffers -1 Mind.

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Analects Book 4 Part 3: Opponents

Chapter 1: Level 1

Level 1 Opponents Table

Level 1 Opponent Entries

Acolyte

Bully

Contrarian

Lesser Noble

Liar

Local Elder

Petty Official

Placater

Roused Rabble

Sergeant

Simpleton

Spirited Youth

Sycophant

Traveling Musician

Wisecracker

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