This document could be used to determine the general composition of the party and then let individuals decide who wants to play which general type. Then they could individually choose from the list found under that category. Of course, this document could be used to randomly determine the entire party composition. Individuals might then volunteer to play the characters, rolling dice to determine any indecision or to settle any contentions. Those, who like me, play WQ solo, could use this document to provide some variety, thus avoiding the tendency to get into a party composition rut.
I have tried to develop this document with three end results in mind as they relate to the warrior party composition: survivability, balance, and variety. This assumes a four-warrior party. None of this is set in stone, but for someone who would like such a tool ready-made, this one is ready to use. I included the characters I liked and felt appropriate for the purpose of this document, but the user might want to substitute his favourite character(s) for some that he finds undesirable. The general composition table is weighted (hopefully) in the direction of providing a little more healing than the standard four characters found in the original game. This is entirely subjective on my part. For instance, result "1" providing 1 healer and 2 metaphysical characters in a party is not necessarily the worst case scenario; but, if you consider that the "best defence is a strong offence", then it might be the worst of the six possibilities given.
The first table is for those who would generally like more healing and thinking -- maybe even more complex -- warriors in their party. The second and alternate table generally provides for a physically stronger and more offensive party composition. Of course, one may even choose the composition table at random. Roll 1D6, on 1-3 roll on the first table, and on 4-6 roll on the second (Alternate) table.
Note on this version of the Composition Tables: This is designed for those who would like to select only official and/or semi-official warriors for their warrior party.
The Old Warrior
Roll 1D6 to determine general composition of party. Then choose (or randomly choose) each warrior from the appropriate list below.
| 1 | 1 Special Fighter/ 1 Healer/ 2 Metaphysical |
| 2 | 1 Special Fighter/ 1 Tough Fighter/ 2 Metaphysical |
| 3 | 2 Special Fighters/ 1 Healer/ 1 Metaphysical |
| 4 | 1 Tough Fighter/ 2 Healers/ 1 Metaphysical |
| 5 | 1 Special Fighter/ 1 Tough Fighter/ 1 Healer/ 1 Metaphysical |
| 6 | 2 Tough Fighters/ 1 Healer/ 1 Metaphysical |
Roll 1D6 to determine general composition of party. Then choose (or randomly choose) each warrior from the appropriate list below (or even make up your own lists).
| 1 | 1 Special Fighter/ 1 Tough Fighter/ 1 Healer/ 1 Metaphysical |
| 2 | 2 Special Fighters/ 1 Tough Fighter/ 1 Healer |
| 3 | 2 Special Fighters/ 1 Tough Fighter/ 1 Metaphysical |
| 4 | 2 Tough Fighters/ 1 Special Fighter/ 1 Healer |
| 5 | 2 Tough Fighters/ 1 Special Fighter/ 1 Metaphysical |
| 6 | 3 Tough Fighters/ 1 Metaphysical |
When rolling the specific warriors, if the same warrior type is rolled a second time (from the same or a different character category) you should re-roll unless all participants are comfortable with having two of the same character. This could prove interesting while comparing how the same character type develops differently, depending on who plays the character and on what the party specifically needs to round it out. Of course, two Chaos Warriors would almost never be even close to the same in appearance and development.
Please read notes and abbreviations at the bottom of this document.
| 1 | Brewmaster, The (Dwarf) (DB) |
| 2 | Chaos Warrior (WP) |
| 3 | Elf (SRPB) |
| 4 | Elf Ranger Knight (WP) |
| 5 | Halfling Thief (WD) |
| 6 | Imperial Noble (WP) |
| 7 | Lord of Aenarion (DB) |
| 8 | Outlaw (DB?) |
| 9 | WarDancer (elf) (WP) |
| 10 | Witch Hunter (WP) |
| 1 | Elf Ranger Mage (WP) |
| 2 | Kislevite Shaman (WD?) |
| 3 | Warrior Priest (WP) |
| 4 | Wizard (SRPB) |
| 1 | Elf Ranger Mage (WP) |
| 2 | Pit Fighter* (WP) |
| 3 | Warrior Priest (WP) |
| 4 | Wizard (SRPB) |
| 1 | Roll 1D6, on 1-3, Barbarian (SRPB) or, on 4-6, Pit Fighter* (WP) |
| 2 | Bretonnian Knight (WP) |
| 3 | Chaos Warrior (WP) |
| 4 | Dwarf (SRPB) |
| 5 | Ogre** (WD?) |
| 6 | Trollslayer (dwarf) (RPB & WP) |
RPB = RolePlay Book; SRPB = Standard warrior from the Role Play Book; DB = A Warhammer Quest warrior introduced in an issue of Deathblow magazine; WD = Warhammer Quest warrior introduced in an issue of White Dwarf magazine; and, WP = official Warrior Pack created by Games Workshop and sold for a time as a retail product. A question mark (?) after an abbreviation means that I am only reasonably sure of the source for a particular warrior's rules.
* The Pit Fighter is an
example of one of the warriors that I have included in more than one character
type table. The reason in the Pit Fighter's case is that he is not only a
very good fighter, but he has also proved rather useful in providing continual
healing to the party by means of his Heal-It potion(s). Also, the Pit Fighter is
placed on the same line as the Barbarian, because the Pit Fighter is also a
Barbarian of sorts.
** The Ogre has a great tendency to increase the number of monsters the
party will have to face. It may be good to ensure that there is at least
two other warriors in the party that can provide some consistent
healing.