Medium Armor

Name Type Equipment Bonus Nonprof. Bonus Maximum Dex Bonus Armor Penalty Speed (30 ft.) Weight Purchase DC Restriction
Concealable vest Concealable +4 +2 +4 –3 25 4 lb. 15 Lic (+1)
Chainmail shirt Archaic +5 +2 +2 –5 20 40 lb. 18
Light-duty vest Tactical +5 +2 +3 –4 25 8 lb. 16 Lic (+1)
Tactical vest Tactical +6 +2 +2 –5 25 10 lb. 17 Lic (+1)

Most medium armor (except for the archaic chainmail shirt) is not terribly heavy, but nonetheless provides a significant amount of protection—at the expense of some speed.

Concealable Vest

Standard issue in many police forces, this vest provides maximum protection in a garment that can be worn all day long under regular clothing. While it may go unnoticed by a quick glance, it is usually visible to anyone looking closely for it, granting a +4 bonus on Spot checks to notice the armor.

Chainmail Shirt

This medieval-era armor is a long shirt made of interlocking metal rings, with a layer of padding underneath. It’s heavy, making it uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Light-Duty Vest

A lightweight tactical vest designed for extended use by riot police and forces on alert for potential attack, this armor sacrifices a degree of protection for a modicum of comfort—at least compared to other tactical body armors.

Tactical Vest

The standard body armor for police tactical units, this vest provides full-torso protection in the toughest flexible protective materials available.