As something of a preview: Here’s a quick summary of every class and it’s promotion paths.
Archer
Proficiencies: Bow
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Ranger, Sniper, Crossbowyer.
Ranger promotes to Warden, Sniper promotes to Marksman, Crossbowyer promotes to Arbalester.
Bard/Dancer
Proficiencies: Two of the following: Brawl, Knife, Sword, Wind, Light
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Perform
Promotes To: Skald, Minstrel, Chanteuse
Skald promotes to Battle Herald, Minstrel promotes to Balladeer, Chanteuse promotes to Diva.
Bow Knight
Proficiencies: Bow
Qualities: Mounted
Promotes To: Horseman, Chasseur, Trooper
Horseman promotes to Silver Knight, Chasseur promotes to Sharpshooter, Trooper promotes to Oliphantier.
Brawler
Proficiencies: Brawl
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Unarmed Combat
Promotes To: Grappler, Gladiator, Juggernaut
Grappler promotes to Pugilist, Gladiator promotes to War Master, Juggernaut promotes to Praetorian
Brigand/Pirate
Proficiencies: Axe
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Mountaineer/Sailor
Promotes To: Berserker, Bandit/Buccaneer, Shaman.
Berserker promotes to Marauder, Bandit/Buccaneer promotes to Barbarian/Corsair, Shaman promotes to Druid.
Cavalier
Proficiencies: Sword or Lance or Axe
Qualities: Mounted
Promotes To: Paladin, Vanguard, Wyrmknight
Paladin promotes to Exemplar, Vanguard promotes to Warlord, Wyrmknight promotes to Wyrmlord.
Cleric
Proficiencies: Staff and Light
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Bishop, Paragon, Drifter
Bishop promotes to Saint, Paragon promotes to Inquisitor, Drifter promotes to Leofwin.
Dark Mage
Proficiencies: Dark
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Necromancer, Warlock, Dark Knight
Necromancer promotes to Deathlord, Warlock promotes to Sorcerer, Dark Knight promotes to Abyss Knight.
Fighter
Proficiencies: Axe
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Guardian, Warrior, Duelist
Guardian promotes to Shepherd, Warrior promotes to Reaver, Duelist promotes to Swashbuckler.
Free Knight
Proficiencies: Sword and Bow
Qualities: Mounted
Promotes To: Uhlan, Jaeger, Highlander
Uhlan promotes to Bogatyr, Jaeger promotes to Commando, Highlander promotes to Slayer.
Hunter
Proficiencies: Knife
Qualities: Mounted
Starting Skill: Forager
Promotes To: Ruffian, Grassrunner, Nomad
Ruffian promotes to Highwayman, Grassrunner promotes to Mosstrooper, Nomad promotes to Mamluke.
Knight
Proficiencies: Sword or Lance or Axe or Bow
Qualities: Armored
Promotes To: General, Great Knight, Hoplite
General promotes to Marshall, Great Knight promotes to Cerberus, Hoplite promotes to Magister.
Lord
Proficiencies: Any one weapon type, other than Staff.
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Chooses between Authority, Lineage or Pomp & Circumstance
Promotes To: Great Lord, Lord Knight, Mage Lord, Armor Lord, two variants of Flier Lord.
Great Lord promotes to Lodestar, Lord Knight promotes to Conqueror, Mage Lord promotes to Archmage, Armor Lord promotes to Emperor, Flier Lord promotes to Skylord.
Mage
Proficiencies: Two types of non-Dark magic.
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Mage Knight, Sage, Mage Fighter.
Mage Knight promotes to Arcane General, Sage promotes to Archsage, Mage Fighter promotes to Warmage.
Monk
Proficiencies: Light
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: War Monk, Diviner, Sohei
War Monk promotes to Arbiter, Diviner promotes to Guru, Sohei promotes to Basara.
Mercenary
Proficiencies: Sword
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Hero, Watcher, Dread Fighter.
Hero promotes to Champion, Watcher promotes to Sentinel, Dread Fighter promotes to Yasha.
Myrmidon
Proficiencies: Sword
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Critical +5
Promotes To: Soulblade, Swordmaster, Man-at-Arms
Soulblade promotes to Soulmaster, Swordmaster promotes to Trueblade, Man-at-Arms promotes to Master of Arms.
Pegasus Knight
Proficiencies: Sword or Lance
Qualities: Flying, Mounted
Promotes To: Falcoknight, Angel, Dark Flier.
Falcoknight promotes to Skyknight, Angel promotes to Seraph, Dark Flier promotes to Harrier.
Soldier
Proficiencies: Lance
Qualities: None/Infantry
Promotes To: Officer, Halberdier, Gold Knight.
Officer promotes to Commander, Halberdier promotes to Spearlord, Gold Knight promotes to Royal Knight.
Tactician
Proficiencies: Two of the following: Sword, Knife, any types of magic.
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Stratagem
Promotes To: Strategist, Sergeant, Schemer
Strategist promotes to Grandmaster, Sergeant promotes to Commissar, Schemer promotes to Mastermind.
Thief
Proficiencies: Knife or Sword
Qualities: None/Infantry
Starting Skill: Pick
Promotes To: Assassin, Rogue, Adventurer
Assassin promotes to Whisper, Rogue promotes to Shadow, Adventurer promotes to Trickster.
Troubadour
Proficiencies: Sword and Staff
Qualities: Mounted
Promotes To: Protector, Holy Knight, Defender
Protector to Valkyrie, Holy Knight promotes to Crusader, Defender promotes to Skogul.
Wyvern Knight
Proficiencies: Lance or Axe
Qualities: Flying, Dragon
Promotes To: Dracoknight, Wyvern Lord, Windrider
Dracoknight promotes to Dracomaster, Wyvern Lord promotes to Sovereign, Windrider promotes to Barbarossa.
Obviously I’ve cut alot for the sake of brevity, mainly stat lines, proficiencies gained on promotion, skills, etcetera. If you have questions about anything, leave a comment or contact me on Discord.
