M onks can be unassuming figures. They rarely wear armor or fight with anything other than the simple weapons that a poor farmer might carry. But woe to an enemy that interprets these truths as a sign of weakness. In the middle of a battle, trained monks exude serenity as they dodge fists and slide between foes. When any monk lashes out, an overconfident enemy learns a swift and brutal lesson.

This article explores the monk’s abilities, takes a look at some interesting race and multiclass selections for the monk class, and provides new feats and powers for your monk character.