Fighter

Overview
Those who fight, and know nothing more, the fighter is a general class of warriors. The men and women who fight up close and personal, those who are diverse and have many various skills, those who fight in a militia. These are the fighters of the realms. They have fought over and over, and have become battled hardened. They may not be as swift as a monk, or be as raw muscle as a barbarian, the make up for it by being able to take a hit, and continue fighting without slowing down. It is the endurance a fighter has that really makes them shine compared to the rest.

Statistics
War has made this melee combatant hardened, and able to take more hits than most others. Fighters can shrug off a blow and hit right back just as strong as most hit them. They are vital to a time, being one of the most versatile folks around. They can follow as support warriors, helping defending the fragile mages behind them, or step up and potentially keep up with barbarians in the front lines.

Advantages
Those who wish to change their combat styles would do good to be a fighter. They can quickly switch from the shield of the team, to the brute of the team. From those who support on the side, to those who define a faction. They primarily focus on strong swings and wall like defenses, and using these two combined, makes them a deadly warrior indeed.

Disadvantages
They have not had time to learn of any real magical abilities, and as thus, can not focus on doing anything other than melee strikes. Due to their use of heavier gear, they often find themselves to be slower than others, and aren't as accurate as say a monk who has trained themselves to strike precisely.

Presence in the Shatterstorm
As the most diverse and common warriors, they are found in every realm. They are a staple of militias, and anyone can become one. City guards, mercenaries, and adventures, are just a small sample of those who can be, those who are, and those who were fighters.

Alternate Names
Fighter: A name for those who take up a weapon and rush into a fight. They are know for what their name implies: Fighting.

Warrior: Those who know war. This name can bring fear, or honor, depending on what the individual does.

Samurai: A warrior who focuses on honor. They fight typically with bladed weapons, and consider every battle a chance to show worth.