
They chase down outlaws and turn then in for the monetary reward. Recommended: Notice, Guts, Shooting, Survival, Tracking, Marksman, Rich, Woodsman Even with without these fancy amenities, they are expert trackers and marksmen. Usually from wealthy families back east or even Europe, they are equipped with only the best of equipment, and they are used to finest of living conditions. They have been lured to the Weird West by the stories of creatures of such great size and ferocity they pale anything found in Africa. Recommended: Spirit, Faith, Guts, Persuasion, Arcane Background: Miracles, Conviction When the blessed are behaving themselves, they can invoke miracles that help them fight the supernatural evils found in the Weird West and advance the greater good in the name of their beliefs. They are nuns, priests, or average folks who have been blessed by The Powers That Be for some reason or another. Recommended: Agility, Smarts, Fighting, Guts, Notice, Survival, Tracking, Scout, Woodsman While not all scouts are followers of the Old Ways, many are because, after all, bows and arrows are quiet. They are used to working alone and are often expert hunters and trackers. They are often sent ahead of their tribe to ensure the safety of their people. Recommended: Spirit, Persuasion, Guts, Survival, Tracking, Beast Bond, Beast Master, Woodsman Many are defenders of wildlife and nature, others seek to subjugate lesser beasts for their own nefarious purposes. With their animal companions they are often more comfortable out on the range than in the fanciest of city hotels. They are outdoorsmen and trainers of animals such as dogs, horses, and falcons. Recommended: Smarts, Guts, Knowledge: Chemistry, Throwing, Mad Science, Alchemy, Arcane Background: Mad Science If the Alchemist Archetype interests you, and you plan on taking the Arcane Background: Mad Science you might want to take a look at the Mad Scientist Gizmos.

However, they practices usually allow safer and more predictable consumption of their brews.

They often have patches of hair missing due to the explosive nature of their experiments making these concoctions.

Everything from healing potions to explosive Greek Fire-like Molotov cocktails. They specialize in the brewing of potions, elixirs, and tonics. They are mad scientists and masters in the field of chemistry. Recommended: Agility, Guts, Piloting, Repair, Ace, Arcane Background: Mad Science, Mr. If the Airman Archetype interests you, and you plan on taking the Arcane Background: Mad Science you might want to take a look at the Mad Scientist Gizmos. Due to the complicated nature of these infernal devices, most Airman are Mad Scientist themselves or at least well versed in new science to make the in flight adjustments to their flying vehicles. They seek to push the limits of science and daring with their amazing flying machines such as auto-gyros and ornithopters. Recommended: Smarts, Spirit, Fighting, Guts, Knowledge: Law, Knowledge: Occult, Notice, Investigation, Shooting, Stealth, Agent, Brave, Investigator, Rock and Roll, Thief, True Grit These men and women in black dusters serve as investigators, police, and spies. Formed after the Union decided that the Pinkerton Detective Agency was not enough to handle national security. They are employees of the secretive United States organization called the Agency.

Please note, some the recommended items are requirements for certain signature edges for certain archetypes (such as Agent). Lastly, is a list of recommended Attributes, Skills (collectively known as Traits), and Edges that are recommended for the archetype. Remember however, that by Savage Worlds rules a character can only have one Arcane Background.Įach Archetype is broken down by the basic name of the Archetype followed by a brief description of what the archetype does. The list is far from complete and players could even make a hybrid of many of the Archetypes (such as a an ex-cultist/gunslinger). The list attempts to cover the the breadth of different occupations and concepts that exist in the Weird West. The following are some of the various archetypes for players to choose from or inspire them to what type of character they want to play.
