Hero

Heroes are the playable characters for the players other than the Overlord in Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition.

There can be up to 4 heroes in a given game session, each from one of four possible archetypes: Warrior, Healer, Mage, and Scout. From this list, it will depend which classes are available for a specific hero.

Hero Properties
Heroes vary and differentiate themselves based on various unique traits. These are all viewable in a hero's Hero Sheet.

Archetype Characteristics Hero Ability Heroic Feat
 * Healer (blue emblem), Mage (yellow emblem), Scout (green emblem), or Warrior (red emblem)
 * Speed - How many movement points does an Move Action grant
 * Health - The amount of damage a hero can take before being defeated
 * Stamina - The maximum amount of fatigue a hero may suffer
 * Defense - Which die the hero uses as its basic defense
 * All heroes have a unique ability that provides a small advantage during the game
 * A once per encounter effect or action

Attributes - Used for performing Attribute tests
 * Might - Measures a character’s strength, toughness, and their ability to overcome physical obstacles
 * Knowledge - Measures a character’s education, experience, and general intelligence
 * Willpower - Measures a character’s mental constitution,devotion, and discipline
 * Awareness - Measures a character’s dexterity, vigilance, and perception