Binder (Dungeons & Dragons)

Binder is a character class in Dungeons & Dragons, introduced in Tome of Magic. They derive their power by making "Pacts" with "Vestiges". These vestiges give them powers that are generally reusable an unlimited number of times per day. Different vestiges can be called on each day with a Binder gaining the ability to make multiple pacts simultaneously as they increase in level.

The literature in Tome of Magic is very specific regarding vestiges. They are the souls of legendary beings who have been "evicted" from the universe. They make deals with Binders so that they can experience the joys of existence once again.

Tome of Magic provides several adaptation options for the vestiges including making them totem spirits.

Binders have no alignment restrictions.

Karsites, a new race published in Tome of Magic, has Binder as its favored class.

Class Features

Binders primary class feature is their binding ability. As they level up they can call on additional vestiges simultaneously as well as higher level vestiges.

In addition to the ability to bind vestiges, Binders are given the ability to customize their pacts in various ways. The most basic of which is to provide minor bonuses (called augmentations) to different aspects of the character (hit points, attack bonus, saves, etc). They also gain a few bonus feats chosen from a relatively small list.