Sages & Specialists is an accessory for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, published in 1996.
Contents Sages & Specialists is a reference book for Dungeon Masters detailing 11 types of non-player character classes commonly found in a typical city.
Publication history Sages & Specialists was published by TSR, Inc. in 1996.
Reception Paul Pettengale reviewed Sages & Specialists for Arcane magazine, rating it a 6 out of 10 overall. While finding the concept sound, Pettengale doubted its practical usefulness, arguing that much of the content is "common sense" a referee would rarely consult and that character abilities should remain flexible.
Pierre Rosenthal covered the book for Casus Belli #100, giving a favorable review. He contrasted it with the limited class options of early AD&D and welcomed it as a supplement for lower-powered play, noting that each of the character classes came with its own level progression, THAC0, proficiencies, and trade-offs.
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