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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Falling Icicle" data-source="post: 6034907" data-attributes="member: 17077">I voted for "already a hero and extraordinary."What is a "hero"? In this context, I would say that it's someone who has enough courage, drive, ambition or whatever other motivation to get off his butt and do something when most people would cower, flee, hide or not know what to do. It takes a special kind of person to go into a dungeon and risk his or her life. Even 1st level characters do that. Of course, not all characters are virtuous, but even the most selfish adventurer is willing to risk his life attempting things that most people never would.As for the "extraordinary" part, every player character fits in that category, even at 1st level. The budding wizard may only be able to use minor spells, but even that separates him forever from the common man. A cleric can call upon divine power to instantly heal the wounded or smite his enemies. Normal people just can't do those things. Even a first level fighter is probably the greatest warrior in the entire town, more than a match for mere guards or militia.1st level characters may have only begun to realize their potential, but they're still a cut above the common person.</blockquote>