🏹 The Slayer

Children of the Dragon

Unlike the Monster Slayer, rangers with The Slayer archetype devote themselves to hunting down certain types of monsters. These pragmatic killers come from many backgrounds, and the kind of reputation they they make for themselves is often influenced by the types of creatures they relentlessly hunt down. They could be someone whose sister was murdered by goblins, or a crusader who is on a rampage to slay as many demons as they can, or even a grim vigilante who hunts down criminals. Depending on their prey, they are seen as devoted heroes or obsessed fanatics, and slayers often receive nicknames like Dragon Slayer, Goblin Slayer, Demon Slayer, or just Slayer.
Regardless of their reputation however, they are often greatly appreciated by the common folk, as they are willing to do the dirty work that most adventurers shy away from.
In a grim world where many people might not meet another sunrise due to the dangers of roaming monsters, it's the slayers whom the common folk rely on to survive.