Expression both fuels and is fuelled by the use of Statements. It can act as both a cost to play a card, and the reward for doing so. Expression is divided into the following types, which represent different forms of persuasion:

• Demand (red)
• Reason (green)
• Inspire (blue)
• Flattery (yellow).

The types of Expression you can use as fuel in a parley is limited by Conversation types. Before commencing a parley you must form a Strategy which best takes advantage of the types of Expression which will be available to you.

Races and Classes

Each race and adventuring class are tied to a type of expression. This not only influences the initial selection of cards given to Diplomats when starting out, but also is something to consider when parleying an opponent.

The races of Vanguard favor the following Expressions:

Demand Races

• Dwarf
• Vulmane
• Varanthari
• Wood Elf
• Orc
• Mordebi

Reason Races

• High Elf
• Gnome
• Goblin
• Kojani Human

Inspire Races

• Thestran Human
• Varanjar
• Lesser Giant
• Dark Elf

Flattery Races

• Halfling
• Qaliathari Human
• Kurashasa
• Half Elf
• Raki

Your starting class determines which Comment you receive. The classes each favor an Expression as well:

Demand Classes

• Warrior
• Dread Knight
• Inquisitor
• Necromancer

Reason Classes

• Ranger
• Monk
• Sorcerer
• Disciple

Inspire Classes

• Paladin
• Druid
• Cleric
• Shaman

Flattery Classes

• Rogue
• Bard
• Psionicist
• Blood Mage