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PALADIN
Defined by: piety, strength which comes from divine favour, chivalry, minor miracles
In D&D: Paladins
Examples: Percival, Galahad (Arthuriana), Britomart (The Faerie Queene), Orlando Furioso a crusader from mediaeval poetry; the Templars and Hospitallers of the real life crusades (watch the movie Kingdom of Heaven with Orlando Bloom if you don't know). David and Jonathan in the Bible behave somewhat like prototypical paladins: their power in battle is from God. And Joan of Arc (as suggested below).

I would also say that the prophets of the Bible are best modeled by the Fourth Edition Invoker, a smiting cleric, but that should just be a sub-class.
 
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Alchemist/Grenadier/Gadgeteer
Defined by:explosives, acids, antidotes, and other small crafted items
In D&D: Any with craft skills and a good throwing arm
Examples: Batman, most mad bombers, people who wear goggles and crazy grins
 

Instead of Paladin, I met go with a more generic Holy Warrior.
and let us not forget Joan d'arc, "The Maid of Orleans".

PALADIN
Defined by: piety, strength which comes from divine favour, chivalry, minor miracles
In D&D: Paladins
Examples: Percival, Galahad (Arthuriana), Britomart (The Faerie Queene), Orlando Furioso a crusader from mediaeval poetry; the Templars and Hospitallers of the real life crusades (watch the movie Kingdom of Heaven with Orlando Bloom if you don't know). David and Jonathan in the Bible behave somewhat like prototypical paladins: their power in battle is from God.

I would also say that the prophets of the Bible are best modeled by the Fourth Edition Invoker, a smiting cleric, but that should just be a sub-class.
 

Magical Girl

Defined by: Being a normal person in most circumstances, with the ability to gain powers by transforming into an alternate version of herself. Could also represent people wholly dependent on an item for their powers.
In D&D: "OMG! I don't want anime in my D&D!"
Examples: Sailor Moon, HeMan, Green Lantern, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde., gnome in a steampunk mecha suit
 



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