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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mellored" data-source="post: 7363560" data-attributes="member: 6801209">Core purpose: Using skill (not magic) to provide utility and support to the party.Framework: There's been may suggestions, but IMO the basic form would be to hand out instant bonuses.  Which feels different from casters pre-bonuses like bless, greater invisibility, or haste.i.e.when an ally misses with an attack, you can use your reaction to let them reroll the attack.  (possibly let them take an extra attack as a bonus action, or whatever).when an ally would provoke an OA, you can prevent the OA.when an ally rolls inititive, you can swap with your inititive.when an ally rolls a skill check, you can give them advantage.when an enemy does.... you can....Get's an extra reaction at 5, 11, and 17.  (Or something similar).As well as non-combat stuff like expertise, extra languages, etc.Sub-classes: Boosts a particular tactic or maneuver.  Or adding a more powerful one.i.e.Spy: When you let an ally reroll a skill check, they gain +bonus.Doomsayer: When an ally scores a critical hit against an enemy, they are afraid of that ally until the start of your allies next turn.Watchman: Initiative bonus to all allies.  You can use your abilities at a longer range.  You can't be surprised.Martyr: Extra armor.  When an ally is hit, you push them out of the way and take the damage yourself.  Reduce damage at higher level.</blockquote>