diff --git a/CMake/Assets.cmake b/CMake/Assets.cmake
index d09a4f28d..38f604781 100644
--- a/CMake/Assets.cmake
+++ b/CMake/Assets.cmake
@@ -158,12 +158,37 @@ set(devilutionx_assets
   plrgfx/warrior/whu/whulm.trn
   plrgfx/warrior/whu/whuqm.trn
   txtdata/Experience.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/barbarian/animations.tsv
   txtdata/classes/barbarian/attributes.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/barbarian/sounds.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/barbarian/sprites.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/barbarian/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/bard/animations.tsv
   txtdata/classes/bard/attributes.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/bard/sounds.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/bard/sprites.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/bard/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/monk/animations.tsv
   txtdata/classes/monk/attributes.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/monk/sounds.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/monk/sprites.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/monk/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/rogue/animations.tsv
   txtdata/classes/rogue/attributes.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/rogue/sounds.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/rogue/sprites.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/rogue/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/sorcerer/animations.tsv
   txtdata/classes/sorcerer/attributes.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sounds.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sprites.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/warrior/animations.tsv
   txtdata/classes/warrior/attributes.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/warrior/sounds.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/warrior/sprites.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/warrior/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv
   txtdata/items/item_prefixes.tsv
   txtdata/items/item_suffixes.tsv
   txtdata/items/itemdat.tsv
diff --git a/CMake/Mods.cmake b/CMake/Mods.cmake
index 2a5a84224..354a96401 100644
--- a/CMake/Mods.cmake
+++ b/CMake/Mods.cmake
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ set(hellfire_mod
   nlevels/cutl6w.clx
   nlevels/l5data/cornerstone.dun
   nlevels/l5data/uberroom.dun
+  txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv
+  txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv
   txtdata/items/item_prefixes.tsv
   txtdata/items/item_suffixes.tsv
   txtdata/items/unique_itemdat.tsv
diff --git a/Source/CMakeLists.txt b/Source/CMakeLists.txt
index 935758f59..0b4f25939 100644
--- a/Source/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/Source/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -709,6 +709,7 @@ add_devilutionx_object_library(libdevilutionx_txtdata
   data/file.cpp
   data/parser.cpp
   data/record_reader.cpp
+  data/value_reader.cpp
 )
 target_link_dependencies(libdevilutionx_txtdata PUBLIC
   fmt::fmt
diff --git a/Source/DiabloUI/diabloui.cpp b/Source/DiabloUI/diabloui.cpp
index f394e1d50..a083811aa 100644
--- a/Source/DiabloUI/diabloui.cpp
+++ b/Source/DiabloUI/diabloui.cpp
@@ -82,8 +82,8 @@ std::size_t SelectedItem = 0;
 namespace {
 
 OptionalOwnedClxSpriteList ArtHero;
-std::array<uint8_t, enum_size<HeroClass>::value + 1> ArtHeroPortraitOrder;
-std::array<OptionalOwnedClxSpriteList, enum_size<HeroClass>::value + 1> ArtHeroOverrides;
+std::vector<uint8_t> ArtHeroPortraitOrder;
+std::vector<OptionalOwnedClxSpriteList> ArtHeroOverrides;
 
 std::size_t SelectedItemMax;
 std::size_t ListViewportSize = 1;
@@ -581,17 +581,18 @@ void LoadHeros()
 		return;
 	const uint16_t numPortraits = ClxSpriteList { *ArtHero }.numSprites();
 
-	ArtHeroPortraitOrder = { 0, 1, 2, 2, 1, 0, 3 };
-	if (numPortraits >= 6) {
-		ArtHeroPortraitOrder[static_cast<std::size_t>(HeroClass::Monk)] = 3;
-		ArtHeroPortraitOrder[static_cast<std::size_t>(HeroClass::Bard)] = 4;
-		ArtHeroPortraitOrder[enum_size<HeroClass>::value] = 5;
+	ArtHeroPortraitOrder.resize(GetNumPlayerClasses() + 1);
+	for (size_t i = 0; i < GetNumPlayerClasses(); ++i) {
+		const PlayerData &playerClassData = GetPlayerDataForClass(static_cast<HeroClass>(i));
+		ArtHeroPortraitOrder[i] = playerClassData.portrait;
 	}
-	if (numPortraits >= 7) {
-		ArtHeroPortraitOrder[static_cast<std::size_t>(HeroClass::Barbarian)] = 6;
+	ArtHeroPortraitOrder.back() = 3;
+	if (numPortraits >= 6) {
+		ArtHeroPortraitOrder.back() = 5;
 	}
 
-	for (size_t i = 0; i <= enum_size<HeroClass>::value; ++i) {
+	ArtHeroOverrides.resize(GetNumPlayerClasses() + 1);
+	for (size_t i = 0; i <= GetNumPlayerClasses(); ++i) {
 		char portraitPath[18];
 		*BufCopy(portraitPath, "ui_art\\hero", i) = '\0';
 		ArtHeroOverrides[i] = LoadPcx(portraitPath, /*transparentColor=*/std::nullopt, /*outPalette=*/nullptr, /*logError=*/false);
diff --git a/Source/DiabloUI/hero/selhero.cpp b/Source/DiabloUI/hero/selhero.cpp
index 1f3f5516d..d1d222e91 100644
--- a/Source/DiabloUI/hero/selhero.cpp
+++ b/Source/DiabloUI/hero/selhero.cpp
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ void SelheroListFocus(size_t value)
 		return;
 	}
 
-	SELHERO_DIALOG_HERO_IMG->setSprite(UiGetHeroDialogSprite(enum_size<HeroClass>::value));
+	SELHERO_DIALOG_HERO_IMG->setSprite(UiGetHeroDialogSprite(GetNumPlayerClasses()));
 	for (char *textStat : textStats)
 		strcpy(textStat, "--");
 	SELLIST_DIALOG_DELETE_BUTTON->SetFlags(baseFlags | UiFlags::ColorUiSilver | UiFlags::ElementDisabled);
@@ -169,22 +169,31 @@ void SelheroListSelect(size_t value)
 
 		vecSelHeroDlgItems.clear();
 		int itemH = 33;
-		vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(_("Warrior"), static_cast<int>(HeroClass::Warrior)));
-		vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(_("Rogue"), static_cast<int>(HeroClass::Rogue)));
-		vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(_("Sorcerer"), static_cast<int>(HeroClass::Sorcerer)));
-		if (gbIsHellfire) {
-			vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(_("Monk"), static_cast<int>(HeroClass::Monk)));
-			if (HaveBardAssets() || *GetOptions().Gameplay.testBard) {
-				vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(_("Bard"), static_cast<int>(HeroClass::Bard)));
+		for (size_t i = 0; i < GetNumPlayerClasses(); ++i) {
+			const HeroClass heroClass = static_cast<HeroClass>(i);
+
+			if (heroClass == HeroClass::Monk && !gbIsHellfire) {
+				continue;
+			}
+
+			if (heroClass == HeroClass::Bard && !HaveBardAssets() && !(*GetOptions().Gameplay.testBard)) {
+				continue;
 			}
-			if (HaveBarbarianAssets() || *GetOptions().Gameplay.testBarbarian) {
-				vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(_("Barbarian"), static_cast<int>(HeroClass::Barbarian)));
+
+			if (heroClass == HeroClass::Barbarian && !HaveBarbarianAssets() && !(*GetOptions().Gameplay.testBarbarian)) {
+				continue;
 			}
+
+			const PlayerData &playerData = GetPlayerDataForClass(heroClass);
+			vecSelHeroDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiListItem>(std::string_view(playerData.className), static_cast<int>(heroClass)));
 		}
 		if (vecSelHeroDlgItems.size() > 4)
 			itemH = 26;
-		const int itemY = static_cast<int>(246 + (176 - vecSelHeroDlgItems.size() * itemH) / 2);
-		vecSelDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiList>(vecSelHeroDlgItems, vecSelHeroDlgItems.size(), uiPosition.x + 264, (uiPosition.y + itemY), 320, itemH, UiFlags::AlignCenter | UiFlags::FontSize24 | UiFlags::ColorUiGold));
+		const int itemY = static_cast<int>(246 + (176 - std::min<size_t>(vecSelHeroDlgItems.size(), 6) * itemH) / 2);
+		vecSelDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiList>(vecSelHeroDlgItems, std::min<size_t>(vecSelHeroDlgItems.size(), 6), uiPosition.x + 264, (uiPosition.y + itemY), 320, itemH, UiFlags::AlignCenter | UiFlags::FontSize24 | UiFlags::ColorUiGold));
+
+		const SDL_Rect rectScrollBar = { (Sint16)(uiPosition.x + 585), (Sint16)(uiPosition.y + 244), 25, 178 };
+		vecSelDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiScrollbar>((*ArtScrollBarBackground)[0], (*ArtScrollBarThumb)[0], *ArtScrollBarArrow, rectScrollBar));
 
 		const SDL_Rect rect2 = { (Sint16)(uiPosition.x + 279), (Sint16)(uiPosition.y + 429), 140, 35 };
 		vecSelDlgItems.push_back(std::make_unique<UiArtTextButton>(_("OK"), &UiFocusNavigationSelect, rect2, UiFlags::AlignCenter | UiFlags::FontSize30 | UiFlags::ColorUiGold));
diff --git a/Source/data/value_reader.cpp b/Source/data/value_reader.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..b72c5f670
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Source/data/value_reader.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+#include "data/value_reader.hpp"
+
+#include <fmt/core.h>
+
+#include "appfat.h"
+
+namespace devilution {
+
+ValueReader::ValueReader(DataFile &dataFile, std::string_view filename)
+    : it_(dataFile.begin())
+    , end_(dataFile.end())
+    , filename_(filename)
+{
+}
+
+DataFileField ValueReader::getValueField(std::string_view expectedKey)
+{
+	if (it_ == end_) {
+		app_fatal(fmt::format("Missing field {} in {}", expectedKey, filename_));
+	}
+	DataFileRecord record = *it_;
+	FieldIterator fieldIt = record.begin();
+	const FieldIterator endField = record.end();
+
+	const std::string_view key = (*fieldIt).value();
+	if (key != expectedKey) {
+		app_fatal(fmt::format("Unexpected field in {}: got {}, expected {}", filename_, key, expectedKey));
+	}
+
+	++fieldIt;
+	if (fieldIt == endField) {
+		DataFile::reportFatalError(DataFile::Error::NotEnoughColumns, filename_);
+	}
+	return *fieldIt;
+}
+
+} // namespace devilution
diff --git a/Source/data/value_reader.hpp b/Source/data/value_reader.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..808912abb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Source/data/value_reader.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include <array>
+#include <string_view>
+#include <type_traits>
+
+#include <expected.hpp>
+#include <function_ref.hpp>
+
+#include "data/file.hpp"
+#include "data/iterators.hpp"
+
+namespace devilution {
+
+/**
+ * @brief A value reader.
+ */
+class ValueReader {
+public:
+	ValueReader(DataFile &dataFile, std::string_view filename);
+
+	DataFileField getValueField(std::string_view expectedKey);
+
+	template <typename T, typename F>
+	void readValue(std::string_view expectedKey, T &outValue, F &&readFn)
+	{
+		DataFileField valueField = getValueField(expectedKey);
+		if (const tl::expected<void, devilution::DataFileField::Error> result = readFn(valueField, outValue);
+		    !result.has_value()) {
+			DataFile::reportFatalFieldError(result.error(), filename_, "Value", valueField);
+		}
+		++it_;
+	}
+
+	template <typename T, typename F>
+	void read(std::string_view expectedKey, T &outValue, F &&parseFn)
+	{
+		readValue(expectedKey, outValue, [&parseFn](DataFileField &valueField, T &outValue) -> tl::expected<void, devilution::DataFileField::Error> {
+			const auto result = parseFn(valueField.value());
+			if (!result.has_value()) {
+				return tl::make_unexpected(devilution::DataFileField::Error::InvalidValue);
+			}
+
+			outValue = result.value();
+			return {};
+		});
+	}
+
+	template <typename T>
+	typename std::enable_if_t<std::is_integral_v<T>, void>
+	readInt(std::string_view expectedKey, T &outValue)
+	{
+		readValue(expectedKey, outValue, [](DataFileField &valueField, T &outValue) {
+			return valueField.parseInt(outValue);
+		});
+	}
+
+	template <typename T>
+	typename std::enable_if_t<std::is_integral_v<T>, void>
+	readDecimal(std::string_view expectedKey, T &outValue)
+	{
+		readValue(expectedKey, outValue, [](DataFileField &valueField, T &outValue) {
+			return valueField.parseFixed6(outValue);
+		});
+	}
+
+	void readString(std::string_view expectedKey, std::string &outValue)
+	{
+		readValue(expectedKey, outValue, [](DataFileField &valueField, std::string &outValue) {
+			outValue = valueField.value();
+			return tl::expected<void, devilution::DataFileField::Error> {};
+		});
+	}
+
+	void readChar(std::string_view expectedKey, char &outValue)
+	{
+		readValue(expectedKey, outValue, [](DataFileField &valueField, char &outValue) -> tl::expected<void, devilution::DataFileField::Error> {
+			if (valueField.value().size() != 1) {
+				return tl::make_unexpected(devilution::DataFileField::Error::InvalidValue);
+			}
+
+			outValue = valueField.value().at(0);
+			return {};
+		});
+	}
+
+private:
+	RecordIterator it_;
+	const RecordIterator end_;
+	std::string_view filename_;
+};
+
+} // namespace devilution
diff --git a/Source/discord/discord.cpp b/Source/discord/discord.cpp
index 52f227a78..95b022946 100644
--- a/Source/discord/discord.cpp
+++ b/Source/discord/discord.cpp
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ std::string GetTooltipString()
 std::string GetPlayerAssetString()
 {
 	char chars[5] {
-		CharChar[static_cast<int>(MyPlayer->_pClass)],
+		GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(MyPlayer->_pClass).classChar,
 		ArmourChar[tracked_data.playerGfx >> 4],
 		WepChar[tracked_data.playerGfx & 0xF],
 		'a',
diff --git a/Source/effects.cpp b/Source/effects.cpp
index 38cb7cd9d..703cb6362 100644
--- a/Source/effects.cpp
+++ b/Source/effects.cpp
@@ -278,7 +278,14 @@ void sound_init()
 			mask |= sfx_MONK;
 			break;
 		default:
-			app_fatal("effects:1");
+			if (static_cast<size_t>(MyPlayer->_pClass) < GetNumPlayerClasses()) {
+				// this is a custom class, so we need to add init sounds, since we can't determine which ones will be used by it
+				mask |= (sfx_WARRIOR | sfx_MONK);
+				if (!gbIsSpawn)
+					mask |= (sfx_ROGUE | sfx_SORCERER);
+			} else {
+				app_fatal("effects:1");
+			}
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -311,6 +318,15 @@ int GetSFXLength(SfxID nSFX)
 	return sfx.pSnd->DSB.GetLength();
 }
 
+tl::expected<HeroSpeech, std::string> ParseHeroSpeech(std::string_view value)
+{
+	const std::optional<HeroSpeech> enumValueOpt = magic_enum::enum_cast<HeroSpeech>(value);
+	if (enumValueOpt.has_value()) {
+		return enumValueOpt.value();
+	}
+	return tl::make_unexpected("Unknown enum value.");
+}
+
 tl::expected<SfxID, std::string> ParseSfxId(std::string_view value)
 {
 	const std::optional<SfxID> enumValueOpt = magic_enum::enum_cast<SfxID>(value);
diff --git a/Source/effects.h b/Source/effects.h
index a6967c982..dd1aa258b 100644
--- a/Source/effects.h
+++ b/Source/effects.h
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ void ui_sound_init();
 void effects_play_sound(SfxID);
 int GetSFXLength(SfxID nSFX);
 
+tl::expected<HeroSpeech, std::string> ParseHeroSpeech(std::string_view value);
 tl::expected<SfxID, std::string> ParseSfxId(std::string_view value);
 
 } // namespace devilution
diff --git a/Source/effects_stubs.cpp b/Source/effects_stubs.cpp
index b424dc3ae..950796bfd 100644
--- a/Source/effects_stubs.cpp
+++ b/Source/effects_stubs.cpp
@@ -50,6 +50,15 @@ void ui_sound_init() { }
 void effects_play_sound(SfxID id) { }
 int GetSFXLength(SfxID nSFX) { return 0; }
 
+tl::expected<HeroSpeech, std::string> ParseHeroSpeech(std::string_view value)
+{
+	const std::optional<HeroSpeech> enumValueOpt = magic_enum::enum_cast<HeroSpeech>(value);
+	if (enumValueOpt.has_value()) {
+		return enumValueOpt.value();
+	}
+	return tl::make_unexpected("Unknown enum value.");
+}
+
 tl::expected<SfxID, std::string> ParseSfxId(std::string_view value)
 {
 	const std::optional<SfxID> enumValueOpt = magic_enum::enum_cast<SfxID>(value);
diff --git a/Source/engine/trn.cpp b/Source/engine/trn.cpp
index 86be4d7ee..e4121b120 100644
--- a/Source/engine/trn.cpp
+++ b/Source/engine/trn.cpp
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 #endif
 #include "engine/load_file.hpp"
 #include "lighting.h"
+#include "utils/str_cat.hpp"
 
 namespace devilution {
 
@@ -30,32 +31,14 @@ uint8_t *GetPauseTRN()
 std::optional<std::array<uint8_t, 256>> GetClassTRN(Player &player)
 {
 	std::array<uint8_t, 256> trn;
-	const char *path;
+	char path[64];
 
-	switch (player._pClass) {
-	case HeroClass::Warrior:
-		path = "plrgfx\\warrior.trn";
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Rogue:
-		path = "plrgfx\\rogue.trn";
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Sorcerer:
-		path = "plrgfx\\sorcerer.trn";
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Monk:
-		path = "plrgfx\\monk.trn";
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Bard:
-		path = "plrgfx\\bard.trn";
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Barbarian:
-		path = "plrgfx\\barbarian.trn";
-		break;
-	}
+	const PlayerSpriteData &spriteData = GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(player._pClass);
+	*BufCopy(path, "plrgfx\\", spriteData.trn, ".trn") = '\0';
 
 #ifdef _DEBUG
 	if (!debugTRN.empty()) {
-		path = debugTRN.c_str();
+		*BufCopy(path, debugTRN.c_str()) = '\0';
 	}
 #endif
 	if (LoadOptionalFileInMem(path, &trn[0], 256)) {
diff --git a/Source/inv.cpp b/Source/inv.cpp
index 23ec0eaf9..168285b25 100644
--- a/Source/inv.cpp
+++ b/Source/inv.cpp
@@ -1158,22 +1158,12 @@ void FreeInvGFX()
 
 void InitInv()
 {
-	switch (MyPlayer->_pClass) {
-	case HeroClass::Warrior:
-	case HeroClass::Barbarian:
-		pInvCels = LoadCel("data\\inv\\inv", static_cast<uint16_t>(SidePanelSize.width));
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Rogue:
-	case HeroClass::Bard:
-		pInvCels = LoadCel("data\\inv\\inv_rog", static_cast<uint16_t>(SidePanelSize.width));
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Sorcerer:
-		pInvCels = LoadCel("data\\inv\\inv_sor", static_cast<uint16_t>(SidePanelSize.width));
-		break;
-	case HeroClass::Monk:
-		pInvCels = LoadCel(!gbIsSpawn ? "data\\inv\\inv_sor" : "data\\inv\\inv", static_cast<uint16_t>(SidePanelSize.width));
-		break;
+	const PlayerData &playerClassData = GetPlayerDataForClass(MyPlayer->_pClass);
+	const char *invName = playerClassData.inv.c_str();
+	if (gbIsSpawn && (playerClassData.inv == "inv_rog" || playerClassData.inv == "inv_sor")) {
+		invName = "inv";
 	}
+	pInvCels = LoadCel(StrCat("data\\inv\\", invName).c_str(), static_cast<uint16_t>(SidePanelSize.width));
 }
 
 void DrawInv(const Surface &out)
diff --git a/Source/itemdat.cpp b/Source/itemdat.cpp
index 7e003f8cc..619193765 100644
--- a/Source/itemdat.cpp
+++ b/Source/itemdat.cpp
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 #include <string_view>
 #include <vector>
 
-#include <expected.hpp>
 #include <fmt/format.h>
 
 #include "data/file.hpp"
@@ -42,6 +41,15 @@ std::vector<PLStruct> ItemPrefixes;
 /** Contains the data related to each item suffix. */
 std::vector<PLStruct> ItemSuffixes;
 
+tl::expected<_item_indexes, std::string> ParseItemId(std::string_view value)
+{
+	const std::optional<_item_indexes> enumValueOpt = magic_enum::enum_cast<_item_indexes>(value);
+	if (enumValueOpt.has_value()) {
+		return enumValueOpt.value();
+	}
+	return tl::make_unexpected("Unknown enum value");
+}
+
 namespace {
 
 tl::expected<item_class, std::string> ParseItemClass(std::string_view value)
diff --git a/Source/itemdat.h b/Source/itemdat.h
index 914db668c..146516fcd 100644
--- a/Source/itemdat.h
+++ b/Source/itemdat.h
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@
 #include <vector>
 
 #include <ankerl/unordered_dense.h>
+#include <expected.hpp>
+#include <magic_enum/magic_enum.hpp>
 
 #include "objdat.h"
 #include "spelldat.h"
@@ -654,8 +656,15 @@ extern std::vector<PLStruct> ItemSuffixes;
 extern DVL_API_FOR_TEST std::vector<UniqueItem> UniqueItems;
 extern ankerl::unordered_dense::map<int32_t, int32_t> UniqueItemMappingIdsToIndices;
 
+tl::expected<_item_indexes, std::string> ParseItemId(std::string_view value);
 void LoadItemDatFromFile(DataFile &dataFile, std::string_view filename, int32_t baseMappingId);
 void LoadUniqueItemDatFromFile(DataFile &dataFile, std::string_view filename, int32_t baseMappingId);
 void LoadItemData();
 
 } // namespace devilution
+
+template <>
+struct magic_enum::customize::enum_range<devilution::_item_indexes> {
+	static constexpr int min = devilution::_item_indexes::IDI_NONE;
+	static constexpr int max = devilution::_item_indexes::IDI_NUM_DEFAULT_ITEMS;
+};
diff --git a/Source/items.cpp b/Source/items.cpp
index fff24343d..87219d541 100644
--- a/Source/items.cpp
+++ b/Source/items.cpp
@@ -3012,8 +3012,7 @@ void CreatePlrItems(Player &player)
 	}
 
 	InitCursor();
-	for (const auto &itemChoice : loadout.items) {
-		const _item_indexes itemData = gbIsHellfire && itemChoice.hellfire != _item_indexes::IDI_NONE ? itemChoice.hellfire : itemChoice.diablo;
+	for (const _item_indexes itemData : loadout.items) {
 		if (itemData != _item_indexes::IDI_NONE)
 			CreateStartingItem(player, itemData);
 	}
diff --git a/Source/minitext.cpp b/Source/minitext.cpp
index ce0cb412e..1b25b0db2 100644
--- a/Source/minitext.cpp
+++ b/Source/minitext.cpp
@@ -136,28 +136,27 @@ void InitQuestText()
 void InitQTextMsg(_speech_id m)
 {
 	SfxID sfxnr = Speeches[m].sfxnr;
-	const SfxID *classSounds = herosounds[static_cast<size_t>(MyPlayer->_pClass)];
 	switch (sfxnr) {
 	case SfxID::Warrior1:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::ChamberOfBoneLore)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::ChamberOfBoneLore);
 		break;
 	case SfxID::Warrior10:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::ValorLore)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::ValorLore);
 		break;
 	case SfxID::Warrior11:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::HallsOfTheBlindLore)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::HallsOfTheBlindLore);
 		break;
 	case SfxID::Warrior12:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::WarlordOfBloodLore)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::WarlordOfBloodLore);
 		break;
 	case SfxID::Warrior54:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::InSpirituSanctum)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::InSpirituSanctum);
 		break;
 	case SfxID::Warrior55:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::PraedictumOtium)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::PraedictumOtium);
 		break;
 	case SfxID::Warrior56:
-		sfxnr = classSounds[static_cast<size_t>(HeroSpeech::EfficioObitusUtInimicus)];
+		sfxnr = GetHeroSound(MyPlayer->_pClass, HeroSpeech::EfficioObitusUtInimicus);
 		break;
 	default:
 		break;
diff --git a/Source/multi.cpp b/Source/multi.cpp
index 8994993a3..07ed97284 100644
--- a/Source/multi.cpp
+++ b/Source/multi.cpp
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ bool IsNetPlayerValid(const Player &player)
 {
 	// we no longer check character level here, players with out-of-range clevels are not allowed to join the game and we don't observe change clevel messages that would set it out of range
 	// (there's no code path that would result in _pLevel containing an out of range value in the DevilutionX code)
-	return static_cast<uint8_t>(player._pClass) < enum_size<HeroClass>::value
+	return static_cast<uint8_t>(player._pClass) < GetNumPlayerClasses()
 	    && player.plrlevel < NUMLEVELS
 	    && InDungeonBounds(player.position.tile)
 	    && !std::string_view(player._pName).empty();
diff --git a/Source/pack.cpp b/Source/pack.cpp
index 5aec1cd70..e06c7ff47 100644
--- a/Source/pack.cpp
+++ b/Source/pack.cpp
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ void UnPackPlayer(const PlayerPack &packed, Player &player)
 	player.position.future = position;
 	player.setLevel(std::clamp<int8_t>(packed.plrlevel, 0, NUMLEVELS));
 
-	player._pClass = static_cast<HeroClass>(std::clamp<uint8_t>(packed.pClass, 0, enum_size<HeroClass>::value - 1));
+	player._pClass = static_cast<HeroClass>(std::clamp<uint8_t>(packed.pClass, 0, static_cast<uint8_t>(GetNumPlayerClasses() - 1)));
 
 	ClrPlrPath(player);
 	player.destAction = ACTION_NONE;
@@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ bool UnPackNetPlayer(const PlayerNetPack &packed, Player &player)
 {
 	CopyUtf8(player._pName, packed.pName, sizeof(player._pName));
 
-	ValidateField(packed.pClass, packed.pClass < enum_size<HeroClass>::value);
+	ValidateField(packed.pClass, packed.pClass < GetNumPlayerClasses());
 	player._pClass = static_cast<HeroClass>(packed.pClass);
 
 	const Point position { packed.px, packed.py };
diff --git a/Source/player.cpp b/Source/player.cpp
index e49c18e06..69e36dd95 100644
--- a/Source/player.cpp
+++ b/Source/player.cpp
@@ -1486,7 +1486,7 @@ PlayerWeaponGraphic GetPlayerWeaponGraphic(player_graphic graphic, PlayerWeaponG
 
 uint16_t GetPlayerSpriteWidth(HeroClass cls, player_graphic graphic, PlayerWeaponGraphic weaponGraphic)
 {
-	const PlayerSpriteData spriteData = PlayersSpriteData[static_cast<size_t>(cls)];
+	const PlayerSpriteData spriteData = GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(cls);
 
 	switch (graphic) {
 	case player_graphic::Stand:
@@ -1683,7 +1683,7 @@ int Player::GetPositionPathIndex(Point pos)
 
 void Player::Say(HeroSpeech speechId) const
 {
-	const SfxID soundEffect = herosounds[static_cast<size_t>(_pClass)][static_cast<size_t>(speechId)];
+	const SfxID soundEffect = GetHeroSound(_pClass, speechId);
 
 	if (soundEffect == SfxID::None)
 		return;
@@ -1693,7 +1693,7 @@ void Player::Say(HeroSpeech speechId) const
 
 void Player::SaySpecific(HeroSpeech speechId) const
 {
-	const SfxID soundEffect = herosounds[static_cast<size_t>(_pClass)][static_cast<size_t>(speechId)];
+	const SfxID soundEffect = GetHeroSound(_pClass, speechId);
 
 	if (soundEffect == SfxID::None || effect_is_playing(soundEffect))
 		return;
@@ -1704,7 +1704,7 @@ void Player::SaySpecific(HeroSpeech speechId) const
 void Player::Say(HeroSpeech speechId, int delay) const
 {
 	sfxdelay = delay;
-	sfxdnum = herosounds[static_cast<size_t>(_pClass)][static_cast<size_t>(speechId)];
+	sfxdnum = GetHeroSound(_pClass, speechId);
 }
 
 void Player::Stop()
@@ -2048,7 +2048,8 @@ ClxSprite GetPlayerPortraitSprite(Player &player)
 	const HeroClass cls = GetPlayerSpriteClass(player._pClass);
 	const PlayerWeaponGraphic animWeaponId = GetPlayerWeaponGraphic(player_graphic::Stand, static_cast<PlayerWeaponGraphic>(player._pgfxnum & 0xF));
 
-	const char *path = PlayersSpriteData[static_cast<std::size_t>(cls)].classPath;
+	const PlayerSpriteData &spriteData = GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(cls);
+	const char *path = spriteData.classPath.c_str();
 
 	const char *szCel;
 	if (!inDungeon)
@@ -2064,7 +2065,7 @@ ClxSprite GetPlayerPortraitSprite(Player &player)
 		}
 	}
 
-	char prefix[3] = { CharChar[static_cast<std::size_t>(cls)], ArmourChar[player._pgfxnum >> 4], WepChar[static_cast<std::size_t>(animWeaponId)] };
+	char prefix[3] = { spriteData.classChar, ArmourChar[player._pgfxnum >> 4], WepChar[static_cast<std::size_t>(animWeaponId)] };
 	char pszName[256];
 	*fmt::format_to(pszName, R"(plrgfx\{0}\{1}\{1}{2})", path, std::string_view(prefix, 3), szCel) = 0;
 
@@ -2103,7 +2104,8 @@ void LoadPlrGFX(Player &player, player_graphic graphic)
 	const HeroClass cls = GetPlayerSpriteClass(player._pClass);
 	const PlayerWeaponGraphic animWeaponId = GetPlayerWeaponGraphic(graphic, static_cast<PlayerWeaponGraphic>(player._pgfxnum & 0xF));
 
-	const char *path = PlayersSpriteData[static_cast<std::size_t>(cls)].classPath;
+	const PlayerSpriteData &spriteData = GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(cls);
+	const char *path = spriteData.classPath.c_str();
 
 	const char *szCel;
 	switch (graphic) {
@@ -2152,7 +2154,7 @@ void LoadPlrGFX(Player &player, player_graphic graphic)
 		app_fatal("PLR:2");
 	}
 
-	char prefix[3] = { CharChar[static_cast<std::size_t>(cls)], ArmourChar[player._pgfxnum >> 4], WepChar[static_cast<std::size_t>(animWeaponId)] };
+	char prefix[3] = { spriteData.classChar, ArmourChar[player._pgfxnum >> 4], WepChar[static_cast<std::size_t>(animWeaponId)] };
 	char pszName[256];
 	*fmt::format_to(pszName, R"(plrgfx\{0}\{1}\{1}{2})", path, std::string_view(prefix, 3), szCel) = 0;
 	const uint16_t animationWidth = GetPlayerSpriteWidth(cls, graphic, animWeaponId);
@@ -2224,7 +2226,7 @@ void NewPlrAnim(Player &player, player_graphic graphic, Direction dir, Animation
 void SetPlrAnims(Player &player)
 {
 	const HeroClass pc = player._pClass;
-	const PlayerAnimData plrAtkAnimData = PlayersAnimData[static_cast<uint8_t>(pc)];
+	const PlayerAnimData &plrAtkAnimData = GetPlayerAnimDataForClass(pc);
 	auto gn = static_cast<PlayerWeaponGraphic>(player._pgfxnum & 0xFU);
 
 	if (leveltype == DTYPE_TOWN) {
diff --git a/Source/player.h b/Source/player.h
index cea07355f..597109349 100644
--- a/Source/player.h
+++ b/Source/player.h
@@ -183,16 +183,6 @@ constexpr std::array<char, 9> WepChar = {
 	't', // staff
 };
 
-/** Maps from player class to letter used in graphic files. */
-constexpr std::array<char, 6> CharChar = {
-	'w', // warrior
-	'r', // rogue
-	's', // sorcerer
-	'm', // monk
-	'b', // bard
-	'c', // barbarian
-};
-
 /**
  * @brief Contains Data (CelSprites) for a player graphic (player_graphic)
  */
diff --git a/Source/playerdat.cpp b/Source/playerdat.cpp
index fe6cd8215..6195b441d 100644
--- a/Source/playerdat.cpp
+++ b/Source/playerdat.cpp
@@ -15,8 +15,11 @@
 
 #include <expected.hpp>
 #include <fmt/format.h>
+#include <magic_enum/magic_enum_utility.hpp>
 
 #include "data/file.hpp"
+#include "data/record_reader.hpp"
+#include "data/value_reader.hpp"
 #include "items.h"
 #include "player.h"
 #include "textdat.h"
@@ -156,123 +159,204 @@ void ReloadExperienceData()
 void LoadClassData(std::string_view classPath, ClassAttributes &attributes, PlayerCombatData &combat)
 {
 	const std::string filename = StrCat("txtdata\\classes\\", classPath, "\\attributes.tsv");
-	tl::expected<DataFile, DataFile::Error> dataFileResult = DataFile::load(filename);
-	if (!dataFileResult.has_value()) {
-		DataFile::reportFatalError(dataFileResult.error(), filename);
-	}
+	tl::expected<DataFile, DataFile::Error> dataFileResult = DataFile::loadOrDie(filename);
 	DataFile &dataFile = dataFileResult.value();
+	dataFile.skipHeaderOrDie(filename);
+
+	ValueReader reader { dataFile, filename };
+
+	reader.readInt("baseStr", attributes.baseStr);
+	reader.readInt("baseMag", attributes.baseMag);
+	reader.readInt("baseDex", attributes.baseDex);
+	reader.readInt("baseVit", attributes.baseVit);
+	reader.readInt("maxStr", attributes.maxStr);
+	reader.readInt("maxMag", attributes.maxMag);
+	reader.readInt("maxDex", attributes.maxDex);
+	reader.readInt("maxVit", attributes.maxVit);
+	reader.readInt("blockBonus", combat.baseToBlock);
+	reader.readDecimal("adjLife", attributes.adjLife);
+	reader.readDecimal("adjMana", attributes.adjMana);
+	reader.readDecimal("lvlLife", attributes.lvlLife);
+	reader.readDecimal("lvlMana", attributes.lvlMana);
+	reader.readDecimal("chrLife", attributes.chrLife);
+	reader.readDecimal("chrMana", attributes.chrMana);
+	reader.readDecimal("itmLife", attributes.itmLife);
+	reader.readDecimal("itmMana", attributes.itmMana);
+	reader.readInt("baseMagicToHit", combat.baseMagicToHit);
+	reader.readInt("baseMeleeToHit", combat.baseMeleeToHit);
+	reader.readInt("baseRangedToHit", combat.baseRangedToHit);
+}
 
-	if (tl::expected<void, DataFile::Error> result = dataFile.skipHeader();
-	    !result.has_value()) {
-		DataFile::reportFatalError(result.error(), filename);
+void LoadClassStartingLoadoutData(std::string_view classPath, PlayerStartingLoadoutData &startingLoadoutData)
+{
+	const std::string filename = StrCat("txtdata\\classes\\", classPath, "\\starting_loadout.tsv");
+	tl::expected<DataFile, DataFile::Error> dataFileResult = DataFile::loadOrDie(filename);
+	DataFile &dataFile = dataFileResult.value();
+	dataFile.skipHeaderOrDie(filename);
+
+	ValueReader reader { dataFile, filename };
+
+	reader.read("skill", startingLoadoutData.skill, ParseSpellId);
+	reader.read("spell", startingLoadoutData.spell, ParseSpellId);
+	reader.readInt("spellLevel", startingLoadoutData.spellLevel);
+	for (size_t i = 0; i < startingLoadoutData.items.size(); ++i) {
+		reader.read(StrCat("item", i), startingLoadoutData.items[i], ParseItemId);
 	}
+	reader.readInt("gold", startingLoadoutData.gold);
+}
 
-	auto recordIt = dataFile.begin();
-	const auto recordEnd = dataFile.end();
+void LoadClassSpriteData(std::string_view classPath, PlayerSpriteData &spriteData)
+{
+	const std::string filename = StrCat("txtdata\\classes\\", classPath, "\\sprites.tsv");
+	tl::expected<DataFile, DataFile::Error> dataFileResult = DataFile::loadOrDie(filename);
+	DataFile &dataFile = dataFileResult.value();
+	dataFile.skipHeaderOrDie(filename);
+
+	ValueReader reader { dataFile, filename };
+
+	reader.readString("classPath", spriteData.classPath);
+	reader.readChar("classChar", spriteData.classChar);
+	reader.readString("trn", spriteData.trn);
+	reader.readInt("stand", spriteData.stand);
+	reader.readInt("walk", spriteData.walk);
+	reader.readInt("attack", spriteData.attack);
+	reader.readInt("bow", spriteData.bow);
+	reader.readInt("swHit", spriteData.swHit);
+	reader.readInt("block", spriteData.block);
+	reader.readInt("lightning", spriteData.lightning);
+	reader.readInt("fire", spriteData.fire);
+	reader.readInt("magic", spriteData.magic);
+	reader.readInt("death", spriteData.death);
+}
 
-	const auto getValueField = [&](std::string_view expectedKey) {
-		if (recordIt == recordEnd) {
-			app_fatal(fmt::format("Missing field {} in {}", expectedKey, filename));
-		}
-		DataFileRecord record = *recordIt;
-		FieldIterator fieldIt = record.begin();
-		const FieldIterator endField = record.end();
+void LoadClassAnimData(std::string_view classPath, PlayerAnimData &animData)
+{
+	const std::string filename = StrCat("txtdata\\classes\\", classPath, "\\animations.tsv");
+	tl::expected<DataFile, DataFile::Error> dataFileResult = DataFile::loadOrDie(filename);
+	DataFile &dataFile = dataFileResult.value();
+	dataFile.skipHeaderOrDie(filename);
+
+	ValueReader reader { dataFile, filename };
+
+	reader.readInt("unarmedFrames", animData.unarmedFrames);
+	reader.readInt("unarmedActionFrame", animData.unarmedActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("unarmedShieldFrames", animData.unarmedShieldFrames);
+	reader.readInt("unarmedShieldActionFrame", animData.unarmedShieldActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("swordFrames", animData.swordFrames);
+	reader.readInt("swordActionFrame", animData.swordActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("swordShieldFrames", animData.swordShieldFrames);
+	reader.readInt("swordShieldActionFrame", animData.swordShieldActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("bowFrames", animData.bowFrames);
+	reader.readInt("bowActionFrame", animData.bowActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("axeFrames", animData.axeFrames);
+	reader.readInt("axeActionFrame", animData.axeActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("maceFrames", animData.maceFrames);
+	reader.readInt("maceActionFrame", animData.maceActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("maceShieldFrames", animData.maceShieldFrames);
+	reader.readInt("maceShieldActionFrame", animData.maceShieldActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("staffFrames", animData.staffFrames);
+	reader.readInt("staffActionFrame", animData.staffActionFrame);
+	reader.readInt("idleFrames", animData.idleFrames);
+	reader.readInt("walkingFrames", animData.walkingFrames);
+	reader.readInt("blockingFrames", animData.blockingFrames);
+	reader.readInt("deathFrames", animData.deathFrames);
+	reader.readInt("castingFrames", animData.castingFrames);
+	reader.readInt("recoveryFrames", animData.recoveryFrames);
+	reader.readInt("townIdleFrames", animData.townIdleFrames);
+	reader.readInt("townWalkingFrames", animData.townWalkingFrames);
+	reader.readInt("castingActionFrame", animData.castingActionFrame);
+}
 
-		const std::string_view key = (*fieldIt).value();
-		if (key != expectedKey) {
-			app_fatal(fmt::format("Unexpected field in {}: got {}, expected {}", filename, key, expectedKey));
-		}
+void LoadClassSounds(std::string_view classPath, ankerl::unordered_dense::map<HeroSpeech, SfxID> &sounds)
+{
+	const std::string filename = StrCat("txtdata\\classes\\", classPath, "\\sounds.tsv");
+	tl::expected<DataFile, DataFile::Error> dataFileResult = DataFile::loadOrDie(filename);
+	DataFile &dataFile = dataFileResult.value();
+	dataFile.skipHeaderOrDie(filename);
 
-		++fieldIt;
-		if (fieldIt == endField) {
-			DataFile::reportFatalError(DataFile::Error::NotEnoughColumns, filename);
-		}
-		return *fieldIt;
-	};
-
-	const auto valueReader = [&](auto &&readFn) {
-		return [&](std::string_view expectedKey, auto &outValue) {
-			DataFileField valueField = getValueField(expectedKey);
-			if (const tl::expected<void, devilution::DataFileField::Error> result = readFn(valueField, outValue);
-			    !result.has_value()) {
-				DataFile::reportFatalFieldError(result.error(), filename, "Value", valueField);
-			}
-			++recordIt;
-		};
-	};
+	ValueReader reader { dataFile, filename };
 
-	const auto readInt = valueReader([](DataFileField &valueField, auto &outValue) {
-		return valueField.parseInt(outValue);
+	magic_enum::enum_for_each<HeroSpeech>([&](const HeroSpeech speech) {
+		reader.read(magic_enum::enum_name(speech), sounds[speech], ParseSfxId);
 	});
-	const auto readDecimal = valueReader([](DataFileField &valueField, auto &outValue) {
-		return valueField.parseFixed6(outValue);
-	});
-
-	readInt("baseStr", attributes.baseStr);
-	readInt("baseMag", attributes.baseMag);
-	readInt("baseDex", attributes.baseDex);
-	readInt("baseVit", attributes.baseVit);
-	readInt("maxStr", attributes.maxStr);
-	readInt("maxMag", attributes.maxMag);
-	readInt("maxDex", attributes.maxDex);
-	readInt("maxVit", attributes.maxVit);
-	readInt("blockBonus", combat.baseToBlock);
-	readDecimal("adjLife", attributes.adjLife);
-	readDecimal("adjMana", attributes.adjMana);
-	readDecimal("lvlLife", attributes.lvlLife);
-	readDecimal("lvlMana", attributes.lvlMana);
-	readDecimal("chrLife", attributes.chrLife);
-	readDecimal("chrMana", attributes.chrMana);
-	readDecimal("itmLife", attributes.itmLife);
-	readDecimal("itmMana", attributes.itmMana);
-	readInt("baseMagicToHit", combat.baseMagicToHit);
-	readInt("baseMeleeToHit", combat.baseMeleeToHit);
-	readInt("baseRangedToHit", combat.baseRangedToHit);
 }
 
+/** Contains the data related to each player class. */
+std::vector<PlayerData> PlayersData;
+
 std::vector<ClassAttributes> ClassAttributesPerClass;
 
 std::vector<PlayerCombatData> PlayersCombatData;
 
+std::vector<PlayerStartingLoadoutData> PlayersStartingLoadoutData;
+
+/** Contains the data related to each player class. */
+std::vector<PlayerSpriteData> PlayersSpriteData;
+
+std::vector<PlayerAnimData> PlayersAnimData;
+
+std::vector<ankerl::unordered_dense::map<HeroSpeech, SfxID>> herosounds;
+
+} // namespace
+
+void LoadClassDatFromFile(DataFile &dataFile, const std::string_view filename)
+{
+	dataFile.skipHeaderOrDie(filename);
+
+	PlayersData.reserve(PlayersData.size() + dataFile.numRecords());
+
+	for (DataFileRecord record : dataFile) {
+		if (PlayersData.size() >= static_cast<size_t>(HeroClass::NUM_MAX_CLASSES)) {
+			DisplayFatalErrorAndExit(_("Loading Class Data Failed"), fmt::format(fmt::runtime(_("Could not add a class, since the maximum class number of {} has already been reached.")), static_cast<size_t>(HeroClass::NUM_MAX_CLASSES)));
+		}
+
+		RecordReader reader { record, filename };
+
+		PlayerData &playerData = PlayersData.emplace_back();
+
+		reader.readString("className", playerData.className);
+		reader.readString("folderName", playerData.folderName);
+		reader.readInt("portrait", playerData.portrait);
+		reader.readString("inv", playerData.inv);
+	}
+}
+
+namespace {
+
+void LoadClassDat()
+{
+	const std::string_view filename = "txtdata\\classes\\classdat.tsv";
+	DataFile dataFile = DataFile::loadOrDie(filename);
+	PlayersData.clear();
+	LoadClassDatFromFile(dataFile, filename);
+
+	PlayersData.shrink_to_fit();
+}
+
 void LoadClassesAttributes()
 {
-	const std::array classPaths { "warrior", "rogue", "sorcerer", "monk", "bard", "barbarian" };
 	ClassAttributesPerClass.clear();
-	ClassAttributesPerClass.reserve(classPaths.size());
+	ClassAttributesPerClass.reserve(PlayersData.size());
 	PlayersCombatData.clear();
-	PlayersCombatData.reserve(classPaths.size());
-	for (const std::string_view path : classPaths) {
-		LoadClassData(path, ClassAttributesPerClass.emplace_back(), PlayersCombatData.emplace_back());
+	PlayersCombatData.reserve(PlayersData.size());
+	PlayersStartingLoadoutData.clear();
+	PlayersStartingLoadoutData.reserve(PlayersData.size());
+	PlayersSpriteData.clear();
+	PlayersSpriteData.reserve(PlayersData.size());
+	PlayersAnimData.clear();
+	PlayersAnimData.reserve(PlayersData.size());
+	herosounds.clear();
+	herosounds.reserve(PlayersData.size());
+
+	for (const PlayerData &playerData : PlayersData) {
+		LoadClassData(playerData.folderName, ClassAttributesPerClass.emplace_back(), PlayersCombatData.emplace_back());
+		LoadClassStartingLoadoutData(playerData.folderName, PlayersStartingLoadoutData.emplace_back());
+		LoadClassSpriteData(playerData.folderName, PlayersSpriteData.emplace_back());
+		LoadClassAnimData(playerData.folderName, PlayersAnimData.emplace_back());
+		LoadClassSounds(playerData.folderName, herosounds.emplace_back());
 	}
 }
 
-/** Contains the data related to each player class. */
-const PlayerData PlayersData[] = {
-	// clang-format off
-// HeroClass                 className
-// TRANSLATORS: Player Block start
-/* HeroClass::Warrior */   { N_("Warrior"),   },
-/* HeroClass::Rogue */     { N_("Rogue"),     },
-/* HeroClass::Sorcerer */  { N_("Sorcerer"),  },
-/* HeroClass::Monk */      { N_("Monk"),      },
-/* HeroClass::Bard */      { N_("Bard"),      },
-// TRANSLATORS: Player Block end
-/* HeroClass::Barbarian */ { N_("Barbarian"), },
-	// clang-format on
-};
-
-const std::array<PlayerStartingLoadoutData, enum_size<HeroClass>::value> PlayersStartingLoadoutData { {
-	// clang-format off
-// HeroClass                 skill,                  spell,             spellLevel,     items[0].diablo,       items[0].hellfire, items[1].diablo,  items[1].hellfire, items[2].diablo, items[2].hellfire, items[3].diablo, items[3].hellfire, items[4].diablo, items[4].hellfire, gold,
-/* HeroClass::Warrior   */ { SpellID::ItemRepair,    SpellID::Null,              0, { { { IDI_WARRIOR,         IDI_WARRIOR,    }, { IDI_WARRSHLD,   IDI_WARRSHLD,   }, { IDI_WARRCLUB,  IDI_WARRCLUB,   }, { IDI_HEAL,    IDI_HEAL,  }, { IDI_HEAL,      IDI_HEAL, }, }, },  100, },
-/* HeroClass::Rogue     */ { SpellID::TrapDisarm,    SpellID::Null,              0, { { { IDI_ROGUE,           IDI_ROGUE,      }, { IDI_HEAL,       IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_HEAL,      IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_NONE,    IDI_NONE,  }, { IDI_NONE,      IDI_NONE, }, }, },  100, },
-/* HeroClass::Sorcerer  */ { SpellID::StaffRecharge, SpellID::Firebolt,          2, { { { IDI_SORCERER_DIABLO, IDI_SORCERER,   }, { IDI_MANA,       IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_MANA,      IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_NONE,    IDI_NONE,  }, { IDI_NONE,      IDI_NONE, }, }, },  100, },
-/* HeroClass::Monk      */ { SpellID::Search,        SpellID::Null,              0, { { { IDI_SHORTSTAFF,      IDI_SHORTSTAFF, }, { IDI_HEAL,       IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_HEAL,      IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_NONE,    IDI_NONE,  }, { IDI_NONE,      IDI_NONE, }, }, },  100, },
-/* HeroClass::Bard      */ { SpellID::Identify,      SpellID::Null,              0, { { { IDI_BARDSWORD,       IDI_BARDSWORD,  }, { IDI_BARDDAGGER, IDI_BARDDAGGER, }, { IDI_HEAL,      IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_HEAL,    IDI_HEAL,  }, { IDI_NONE,      IDI_NONE, }, }, },  100, },
-/* HeroClass::Barbarian */ { SpellID::Rage,          SpellID::Null,              0, { { { IDI_BARBARIAN,       IDI_BARBARIAN,  }, { IDI_WARRSHLD,   IDI_WARRSHLD,   }, { IDI_HEAL,      IDI_HEAL,       }, { IDI_HEAL,    IDI_HEAL,  }, { IDI_NONE,      IDI_NONE, }, }, },  100, }
-	// clang-format on
-} };
-
 } // namespace
 
 const ClassAttributes &GetClassAttributes(HeroClass playerClass)
@@ -283,9 +367,22 @@ const ClassAttributes &GetClassAttributes(HeroClass playerClass)
 void LoadPlayerDataFiles()
 {
 	ReloadExperienceData();
+	LoadClassDat();
 	LoadClassesAttributes();
 }
 
+SfxID GetHeroSound(HeroClass clazz, HeroSpeech speech)
+{
+	const size_t playerClassIndex = static_cast<size_t>(clazz);
+	assert(playerClassIndex < herosounds.size());
+	const auto findIt = herosounds[playerClassIndex].find(speech);
+	if (findIt != herosounds[playerClassIndex].end()) {
+		return findIt->second;
+	}
+
+	return SfxID::None;
+}
+
 uint32_t GetNextExperienceThresholdForLevel(unsigned level)
 {
 	return ExperienceData.getThresholdForLevel(level);
@@ -296,56 +393,44 @@ uint8_t GetMaximumCharacterLevel()
 	return ExperienceData.getMaxLevel();
 }
 
-const PlayerData &GetPlayerDataForClass(HeroClass playerClass)
+size_t GetNumPlayerClasses()
 {
-	return PlayersData[static_cast<size_t>(playerClass)];
+	return PlayersData.size();
 }
 
-const SfxID herosounds[enum_size<HeroClass>::value][enum_size<HeroSpeech>::value] = {
-	// clang-format off
-	{ SfxID::Warrior1,  SfxID::Warrior2,  SfxID::Warrior3,  SfxID::Warrior4,  SfxID::Warrior5,  SfxID::Warrior6,  SfxID::Warrior7,  SfxID::Warrior8,  SfxID::Warrior9,  SfxID::Warrior10,  SfxID::Warrior11,  SfxID::Warrior12,  SfxID::Warrior13,  SfxID::Warrior14,  SfxID::Warrior15,  SfxID::Warrior16,  SfxID::Warrior17,  SfxID::Warrior18,  SfxID::Warrior19,  SfxID::Warrior20,  SfxID::Warrior21,  SfxID::Warrior22,  SfxID::Warrior23,  SfxID::Warrior24,  SfxID::Warrior25,  SfxID::Warrior26,  SfxID::Warrior27,  SfxID::Warrior28,  SfxID::Warrior29,  SfxID::Warrior30,  SfxID::Warrior31,  SfxID::Warrior32,  SfxID::Warrior33,  SfxID::Warrior34,  SfxID::Warrior35,  SfxID::Warrior36,  SfxID::Warrior37,  SfxID::Warrior38,  SfxID::Warrior39,  SfxID::Warrior40,  SfxID::Warrior41,  SfxID::Warrior42,  SfxID::Warrior43,  SfxID::Warrior44,  SfxID::Warrior45,  SfxID::Warrior46,  SfxID::Warrior47,  SfxID::Warrior48,  SfxID::Warrior49,  SfxID::Warrior50,  SfxID::Warrior51,  SfxID::Warrior52,  SfxID::Warrior53,  SfxID::Warrior54,  SfxID::Warrior55,  SfxID::Warrior56,  SfxID::Warrior57,  SfxID::Warrior58,  SfxID::Warrior59,  SfxID::Warrior60,  SfxID::Warrior61,  SfxID::Warrior62,  SfxID::Warrior63,  SfxID::Warrior64,  SfxID::Warrior65,  SfxID::Warrior66,  SfxID::Warrior67,  SfxID::Warrior68,  SfxID::Warrior69,  SfxID::Warrior70,  SfxID::Warrior71,  SfxID::Warrior72,  SfxID::Warrior73,  SfxID::Warrior74,  SfxID::Warrior75,  SfxID::Warrior76,  SfxID::Warrior77,  SfxID::Warrior78,  SfxID::Warrior79,  SfxID::Warrior80,  SfxID::Warrior81,  SfxID::Warrior82,  SfxID::Warrior83,  SfxID::Warrior84,  SfxID::Warrior85,  SfxID::Warrior86,  SfxID::Warrior87,  SfxID::Warrior88,  SfxID::Warrior89,  SfxID::Warrior90,  SfxID::Warrior91,  SfxID::Warrior92,  SfxID::Warrior93,  SfxID::Warrior94,  SfxID::Warrior95,  SfxID::Warrior96b,  SfxID::Warrior97,  SfxID::Warrior98,  SfxID::Warrior99,  SfxID::Warrior100,  SfxID::Warrior101,  SfxID::Warrior102,  SfxID::WarriorDeath  },
-	{ SfxID::Rogue1,    SfxID::Rogue2,    SfxID::Rogue3,    SfxID::Rogue4,    SfxID::Rogue5,    SfxID::Rogue6,    SfxID::Rogue7,    SfxID::Rogue8,    SfxID::Rogue9,    SfxID::Rogue10,    SfxID::Rogue11,    SfxID::Rogue12,    SfxID::Rogue13,    SfxID::Rogue14,    SfxID::Rogue15,    SfxID::Rogue16,    SfxID::Rogue17,    SfxID::Rogue18,    SfxID::Rogue19,    SfxID::Rogue20,    SfxID::Rogue21,    SfxID::Rogue22,    SfxID::Rogue23,    SfxID::Rogue24,    SfxID::Rogue25,    SfxID::Rogue26,    SfxID::Rogue27,    SfxID::Rogue28,    SfxID::Rogue29,    SfxID::Rogue30,    SfxID::Rogue31,    SfxID::Rogue32,    SfxID::Rogue33,    SfxID::Rogue34,    SfxID::Rogue35,    SfxID::Rogue36,    SfxID::Rogue37,    SfxID::Rogue38,    SfxID::Rogue39,    SfxID::Rogue40,    SfxID::Rogue41,    SfxID::Rogue42,    SfxID::Rogue43,    SfxID::Rogue44,    SfxID::Rogue45,    SfxID::Rogue46,    SfxID::Rogue47,    SfxID::Rogue48,    SfxID::Rogue49,    SfxID::Rogue50,    SfxID::Rogue51,    SfxID::Rogue52,    SfxID::Rogue53,    SfxID::Rogue54,    SfxID::Rogue55,    SfxID::Rogue56,    SfxID::Rogue57,    SfxID::Rogue58,    SfxID::Rogue59,    SfxID::Rogue60,    SfxID::Rogue61,    SfxID::Rogue62,    SfxID::Rogue63,    SfxID::Rogue64,    SfxID::Rogue65,    SfxID::Rogue66,    SfxID::Rogue67,    SfxID::Rogue68,    SfxID::Rogue69,    SfxID::Rogue70,    SfxID::Rogue71,    SfxID::Rogue72,    SfxID::Rogue73,    SfxID::Rogue74,    SfxID::Rogue75,    SfxID::Rogue76,    SfxID::Rogue77,    SfxID::Rogue78,    SfxID::Rogue79,    SfxID::Rogue80,    SfxID::Rogue81,    SfxID::Rogue82,    SfxID::Rogue83,    SfxID::Rogue84,    SfxID::Rogue85,    SfxID::Rogue86,    SfxID::Rogue87,    SfxID::Rogue88,    SfxID::Rogue89,    SfxID::Rogue90,    SfxID::Rogue91,    SfxID::Rogue92,    SfxID::Rogue93,    SfxID::Rogue94,    SfxID::Rogue95,    SfxID::Rogue96,     SfxID::Rogue97,    SfxID::Rogue98,    SfxID::Rogue99,    SfxID::Rogue100,    SfxID::Rogue101,    SfxID::Rogue102,    SfxID::Rogue71       },
-	{ SfxID::Sorceror1, SfxID::Sorceror2, SfxID::Sorceror3, SfxID::Sorceror4, SfxID::Sorceror5, SfxID::Sorceror6, SfxID::Sorceror7, SfxID::Sorceror8, SfxID::Sorceror9, SfxID::Sorceror10, SfxID::Sorceror11, SfxID::Sorceror12, SfxID::Sorceror13, SfxID::Sorceror14, SfxID::Sorceror15, SfxID::Sorceror16, SfxID::Sorceror17, SfxID::Sorceror18, SfxID::Sorceror19, SfxID::Sorceror20, SfxID::Sorceror21, SfxID::Sorceror22, SfxID::Sorceror23, SfxID::Sorceror24, SfxID::Sorceror25, SfxID::Sorceror26, SfxID::Sorceror27, SfxID::Sorceror28, SfxID::Sorceror29, SfxID::Sorceror30, SfxID::Sorceror31, SfxID::Sorceror32, SfxID::Sorceror33, SfxID::Sorceror34, SfxID::Sorceror35, SfxID::Sorceror36, SfxID::Sorceror37, SfxID::Sorceror38, SfxID::Sorceror39, SfxID::Sorceror40, SfxID::Sorceror41, SfxID::Sorceror42, SfxID::Sorceror43, SfxID::Sorceror44, SfxID::Sorceror45, SfxID::Sorceror46, SfxID::Sorceror47, SfxID::Sorceror48, SfxID::Sorceror49, SfxID::Sorceror50, SfxID::Sorceror51, SfxID::Sorceror52, SfxID::Sorceror53, SfxID::Sorceror54, SfxID::Sorceror55, SfxID::Sorceror56, SfxID::Sorceror57, SfxID::Sorceror58, SfxID::Sorceror59, SfxID::Sorceror60, SfxID::Sorceror61, SfxID::Sorceror62, SfxID::Sorceror63, SfxID::Sorceror64, SfxID::Sorceror65, SfxID::Sorceror66, SfxID::Sorceror67, SfxID::Sorceror68, SfxID::Sorceror69, SfxID::Sorceror70, SfxID::Sorceror71, SfxID::Sorceror72, SfxID::Sorceror73, SfxID::Sorceror74, SfxID::Sorceror75, SfxID::Sorceror76, SfxID::Sorceror77, SfxID::Sorceror78, SfxID::Sorceror79, SfxID::Sorceror80, SfxID::Sorceror81, SfxID::Sorceror82, SfxID::Sorceror83, SfxID::Sorceror84, SfxID::Sorceror85, SfxID::Sorceror86, SfxID::Sorceror87, SfxID::Sorceror88, SfxID::Sorceror89, SfxID::Sorceror90, SfxID::Sorceror91, SfxID::Sorceror92, SfxID::Sorceror93, SfxID::Sorceror94, SfxID::Sorceror95, SfxID::Sorceror96,  SfxID::Sorceror97, SfxID::Sorceror98, SfxID::Sorceror99, SfxID::Sorceror100, SfxID::Sorceror101, SfxID::Sorceror102, SfxID::Sorceror71    },
-	{ SfxID::Monk1,     SfxID::None,      SfxID::None,      SfxID::None,      SfxID::None,      SfxID::None,      SfxID::None,      SfxID::Monk8,     SfxID::Monk9,     SfxID::Monk10,     SfxID::Monk11,     SfxID::Monk12,     SfxID::Monk13,     SfxID::Monk14,     SfxID::Monk15,     SfxID::Monk16,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk24,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk27,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk29,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk34,     SfxID::Monk35,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk43,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk46,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk49,     SfxID::Monk50,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk52,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk54,     SfxID::Monk55,     SfxID::Monk56,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk61,     SfxID::Monk62,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk68,     SfxID::Monk69,     SfxID::Monk70,     SfxID::Monk71,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk79,     SfxID::Monk80,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk82,     SfxID::Monk83,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk87,     SfxID::Monk88,     SfxID::Monk89,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk91,     SfxID::Monk92,     SfxID::None,       SfxID::Monk94,     SfxID::Monk95,     SfxID::Monk96,      SfxID::Monk97,     SfxID::Monk98,     SfxID::Monk99,     SfxID::None,        SfxID::None,        SfxID::None,        SfxID::Monk71        },
-	{ SfxID::Rogue1,    SfxID::Rogue2,    SfxID::Rogue3,    SfxID::Rogue4,    SfxID::Rogue5,    SfxID::Rogue6,    SfxID::Rogue7,    SfxID::Rogue8,    SfxID::Rogue9,    SfxID::Rogue10,    SfxID::Rogue11,    SfxID::Rogue12,    SfxID::Rogue13,    SfxID::Rogue14,    SfxID::Rogue15,    SfxID::Rogue16,    SfxID::Rogue17,    SfxID::Rogue18,    SfxID::Rogue19,    SfxID::Rogue20,    SfxID::Rogue21,    SfxID::Rogue22,    SfxID::Rogue23,    SfxID::Rogue24,    SfxID::Rogue25,    SfxID::Rogue26,    SfxID::Rogue27,    SfxID::Rogue28,    SfxID::Rogue29,    SfxID::Rogue30,    SfxID::Rogue31,    SfxID::Rogue32,    SfxID::Rogue33,    SfxID::Rogue34,    SfxID::Rogue35,    SfxID::Rogue36,    SfxID::Rogue37,    SfxID::Rogue38,    SfxID::Rogue39,    SfxID::Rogue40,    SfxID::Rogue41,    SfxID::Rogue42,    SfxID::Rogue43,    SfxID::Rogue44,    SfxID::Rogue45,    SfxID::Rogue46,    SfxID::Rogue47,    SfxID::Rogue48,    SfxID::Rogue49,    SfxID::Rogue50,    SfxID::Rogue51,    SfxID::Rogue52,    SfxID::Rogue53,    SfxID::Rogue54,    SfxID::Rogue55,    SfxID::Rogue56,    SfxID::Rogue57,    SfxID::Rogue58,    SfxID::Rogue59,    SfxID::Rogue60,    SfxID::Rogue61,    SfxID::Rogue62,    SfxID::Rogue63,    SfxID::Rogue64,    SfxID::Rogue65,    SfxID::Rogue66,    SfxID::Rogue67,    SfxID::Rogue68,    SfxID::Rogue69,    SfxID::Rogue70,    SfxID::Rogue71,    SfxID::Rogue72,    SfxID::Rogue73,    SfxID::Rogue74,    SfxID::Rogue75,    SfxID::Rogue76,    SfxID::Rogue77,    SfxID::Rogue78,    SfxID::Rogue79,    SfxID::Rogue80,    SfxID::Rogue81,    SfxID::Rogue82,    SfxID::Rogue83,    SfxID::Rogue84,    SfxID::Rogue85,    SfxID::Rogue86,    SfxID::Rogue87,    SfxID::Rogue88,    SfxID::Rogue89,    SfxID::Rogue90,    SfxID::Rogue91,    SfxID::Rogue92,    SfxID::Rogue93,    SfxID::Rogue94,    SfxID::Rogue95,    SfxID::Rogue96,     SfxID::Rogue97,    SfxID::Rogue98,    SfxID::Rogue99,    SfxID::Rogue100,    SfxID::Rogue101,    SfxID::Rogue102,    SfxID::Rogue71       },
-	{ SfxID::Warrior1,  SfxID::Warrior2,  SfxID::Warrior3,  SfxID::Warrior4,  SfxID::Warrior5,  SfxID::Warrior6,  SfxID::Warrior7,  SfxID::Warrior8,  SfxID::Warrior9,  SfxID::Warrior10,  SfxID::Warrior11,  SfxID::Warrior12,  SfxID::Warrior13,  SfxID::Warrior14,  SfxID::Warrior15,  SfxID::Warrior16,  SfxID::Warrior17,  SfxID::Warrior18,  SfxID::Warrior19,  SfxID::Warrior20,  SfxID::Warrior21,  SfxID::Warrior22,  SfxID::Warrior23,  SfxID::Warrior24,  SfxID::Warrior25,  SfxID::Warrior26,  SfxID::Warrior27,  SfxID::Warrior28,  SfxID::Warrior29,  SfxID::Warrior30,  SfxID::Warrior31,  SfxID::Warrior32,  SfxID::Warrior33,  SfxID::Warrior34,  SfxID::Warrior35,  SfxID::Warrior36,  SfxID::Warrior37,  SfxID::Warrior38,  SfxID::Warrior39,  SfxID::Warrior40,  SfxID::Warrior41,  SfxID::Warrior42,  SfxID::Warrior43,  SfxID::Warrior44,  SfxID::Warrior45,  SfxID::Warrior46,  SfxID::Warrior47,  SfxID::Warrior48,  SfxID::Warrior49,  SfxID::Warrior50,  SfxID::Warrior51,  SfxID::Warrior52,  SfxID::Warrior53,  SfxID::Warrior54,  SfxID::Warrior55,  SfxID::Warrior56,  SfxID::Warrior57,  SfxID::Warrior58,  SfxID::Warrior59,  SfxID::Warrior60,  SfxID::Warrior61,  SfxID::Warrior62,  SfxID::Warrior63,  SfxID::Warrior64,  SfxID::Warrior65,  SfxID::Warrior66,  SfxID::Warrior67,  SfxID::Warrior68,  SfxID::Warrior69,  SfxID::Warrior70,  SfxID::Warrior71,  SfxID::Warrior72,  SfxID::Warrior73,  SfxID::Warrior74,  SfxID::Warrior75,  SfxID::Warrior76,  SfxID::Warrior77,  SfxID::Warrior78,  SfxID::Warrior79,  SfxID::Warrior80,  SfxID::Warrior81,  SfxID::Warrior82,  SfxID::Warrior83,  SfxID::Warrior84,  SfxID::Warrior85,  SfxID::Warrior86,  SfxID::Warrior87,  SfxID::Warrior88,  SfxID::Warrior89,  SfxID::Warrior90,  SfxID::Warrior91,  SfxID::Warrior92,  SfxID::Warrior93,  SfxID::Warrior94,  SfxID::Warrior95,  SfxID::Warrior96b,  SfxID::Warrior97,  SfxID::Warrior98,  SfxID::Warrior99,  SfxID::Warrior100,  SfxID::Warrior101,  SfxID::Warrior102,  SfxID::Warrior71     },
-	// clang-format on
-};
+const PlayerData &GetPlayerDataForClass(HeroClass playerClass)
+{
+	const size_t playerClassIndex = static_cast<size_t>(playerClass);
+	assert(playerClassIndex < PlayersData.size());
+	return PlayersData[playerClassIndex];
+}
 
 const PlayerCombatData &GetPlayerCombatDataForClass(HeroClass pClass)
 {
-	return PlayersCombatData[static_cast<size_t>(pClass)];
+	const size_t playerClassIndex = static_cast<size_t>(pClass);
+	assert(playerClassIndex < PlayersCombatData.size());
+	return PlayersCombatData[playerClassIndex];
 }
 
 const PlayerStartingLoadoutData &GetPlayerStartingLoadoutForClass(HeroClass pClass)
 {
-	return PlayersStartingLoadoutData[static_cast<size_t>(pClass)];
+	const size_t playerClassIndex = static_cast<size_t>(pClass);
+	assert(playerClassIndex < PlayersStartingLoadoutData.size());
+	return PlayersStartingLoadoutData[playerClassIndex];
 }
 
-/** Contains the data related to each player class. */
-const PlayerSpriteData PlayersSpriteData[] = {
-	// clang-format off
-// HeroClass                 classPath,  stand,   walk,   attack,   bow, swHit,   block,   lightning,   fire,   magic,   death
-
-/* HeroClass::Warrior */   { "warrior",     96,     96,      128,    96,    96,      96,          96,     96,      96,     128 },
-/* HeroClass::Rogue */     { "rogue",       96,     96,      128,   128,    96,      96,          96,     96,      96,     128 },
-/* HeroClass::Sorcerer */  { "sorceror",    96,     96,      128,   128,    96,      96,         128,    128,     128,     128 },
-/* HeroClass::Monk */      { "monk",       112,    112,      130,   130,    98,      98,         114,    114,     114,     160 },
-/* HeroClass::Bard */      { "rogue",       96,     96,      128,   128,    96,      96,          96,     96,      96,     128 },
-/* HeroClass::Barbarian */ { "warrior",     96,     96,      128,    96,    96,      96,          96,     96,      96,     128 },
-	// clang-format on
-};
+const PlayerSpriteData &GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(HeroClass pClass)
+{
+	const size_t playerClassIndex = static_cast<size_t>(pClass);
+	assert(playerClassIndex < PlayersSpriteData.size());
+	return PlayersSpriteData[playerClassIndex];
+}
 
-const PlayerAnimData PlayersAnimData[] = {
-	// clang-format off
-// HeroClass                  unarmedFrames,  unarmedActionFrame,  unarmedShieldFrames,  unarmedShieldActionFrame,  swordFrames,  swordActionFrame,  swordShieldFrames,  swordShieldActionFrame,  bowFrames,  bowActionFrame,  axeFrames,  axeActionFrame,  maceFrames,  maceActionFrame,  maceShieldFrames,  maceShieldActionFrame,  staffFrames,  staffActionFrame,  idleFrames,  walkingFrames,  blockingFrames,  deathFrames,  castingFrames,  recoveryFrames,  townIdleFrames,  townWalkingFrames,  castingActionFrame
-/* HeroClass::Warrior */   {             16,                   9,                   16,                         9,           16,                 9,                 16,                       9,         16,              11,         20,              10,          16,                9,                16,                      9,           16,                11,          10,              8,               2,           20,             20,               6,              20,                  8,                  14 },
-/* HeroClass::Rogue */     {             18,                  10,                   18,                        10,           18,                10,                 18,                      10,         12,               7,         22,              13,          18,               10,                18,                     10,           16,                11,           8,              8,               4,           20,             16,               7,              20,                  8,                  12 },
-/* HeroClass::Sorcerer */  {             20,                  12,                   16,                         9,           16,                12,                 16,                      12,         20,              16,         24,              16,          16,               12,                16,                     12,           16,                12,           8,              8,               6,           20,             12,               8,              20,                  8,                   8 },
-/* HeroClass::Monk */      {             12,                   7,                   12,                         7,           16,                12,                 16,                      12,         20,              14,         23,              14,          16,               12,                16,                     12,           13,                 8,           8,              8,               3,           20,             18,               6,              20,                  8,                  13 },
-/* HeroClass::Bard */      {             18,                  10,                   18,                        10,           18,                10,                 18,                      10,         12,              11,         22,              13,          18,               10,                18,                     10,           16,                11,           8,              8,               4,           20,             16,               7,              20,                  8,                  12 },
-/* HeroClass::Barbarian */ {             16,                   9,                   16,                         9,           16,                 9,                 16,                       9,         16,              11,         20,               8,          16,                8,                16,                      8,           16,                11,          10,              8,               2,           20,             20,               6,              20,                  8,                  14 },
-	// clang-format on
-};
+const PlayerAnimData &GetPlayerAnimDataForClass(HeroClass pClass)
+{
+	const size_t playerClassIndex = static_cast<size_t>(pClass);
+	assert(playerClassIndex < PlayersAnimData.size());
+	return PlayersAnimData[playerClassIndex];
+}
 
 } // namespace devilution
diff --git a/Source/playerdat.hpp b/Source/playerdat.hpp
index 7b4ff3e9a..b7c934171 100644
--- a/Source/playerdat.hpp
+++ b/Source/playerdat.hpp
@@ -22,14 +22,20 @@ enum class HeroClass : uint8_t {
 	Bard,
 	Barbarian,
 
-	LAST = Barbarian
+	NUM_MAX_CLASSES = std::numeric_limits<uint8_t>::max(),
+
+	LAST = Barbarian,
 };
 
 struct PlayerData {
 	/* Class Name */
-	const char *className;
-	/* Class Skill */
-	SpellID skill = SpellID::Null;
+	std::string className;
+	/* Class Folder Name */
+	std::string folderName;
+	/* Class Portrait Index */
+	uint8_t portrait;
+	/* Class Inventory UI File */
+	std::string inv;
 };
 
 struct ClassAttributes {
@@ -98,12 +104,7 @@ struct PlayerStartingLoadoutData {
 	/* Initial level of the starting spell */
 	uint8_t spellLevel;
 
-	struct ItemType {
-		_item_indexes diablo;
-		_item_indexes hellfire;
-	};
-
-	std::array<ItemType, 5> items;
+	std::array<_item_indexes, 5> items;
 
 	/* Initial gold amount, up to a single stack (5000 gold) */
 	uint16_t gold;
@@ -111,7 +112,11 @@ struct PlayerStartingLoadoutData {
 
 struct PlayerSpriteData {
 	/* Class Directory Path */
-	const char *classPath;
+	std::string classPath;
+	/* Class letter used in graphic files */
+	char classChar;
+	/* Class TRN file */
+	std::string trn;
 	/* Sprite width: Stand */
 	uint8_t stand;
 	/* Sprite width: Walk */
@@ -192,17 +197,19 @@ struct PlayerAnimData {
 };
 
 /**
- * @brief Attempts to load data values from external files, currently only Experience.tsv is supported.
+ * @brief Attempts to load data values from external files.
  */
+void LoadClassDatFromFile(DataFile &dataFile, const std::string_view filename);
 void LoadPlayerDataFiles();
 
-extern const SfxID herosounds[enum_size<HeroClass>::value][enum_size<HeroSpeech>::value];
+SfxID GetHeroSound(HeroClass clazz, HeroSpeech speech);
 uint32_t GetNextExperienceThresholdForLevel(unsigned level);
 uint8_t GetMaximumCharacterLevel();
+size_t GetNumPlayerClasses();
 const PlayerData &GetPlayerDataForClass(HeroClass clazz);
 const PlayerCombatData &GetPlayerCombatDataForClass(HeroClass clazz);
 const PlayerStartingLoadoutData &GetPlayerStartingLoadoutForClass(HeroClass clazz);
-extern const PlayerSpriteData PlayersSpriteData[];
-extern const PlayerAnimData PlayersAnimData[];
+const PlayerSpriteData &GetPlayerSpriteDataForClass(HeroClass clazz);
+const PlayerAnimData &GetPlayerAnimDataForClass(HeroClass clazz);
 
 } // namespace devilution
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/animations.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/animations.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8db3b9e27
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/animations.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Variable	Value
+unarmedFrames	16
+unarmedActionFrame	9
+unarmedShieldFrames	16
+unarmedShieldActionFrame	9
+swordFrames	16
+swordActionFrame	9
+swordShieldFrames	16
+swordShieldActionFrame	9
+bowFrames	16
+bowActionFrame	11
+axeFrames	20
+axeActionFrame	8
+maceFrames	16
+maceActionFrame	8
+maceShieldFrames	16
+maceShieldActionFrame	8
+staffFrames	16
+staffActionFrame	11
+idleFrames	10
+walkingFrames	8
+blockingFrames	2
+deathFrames	20
+castingFrames	20
+recoveryFrames	6
+townIdleFrames	20
+townWalkingFrames	8
+castingActionFrame	14
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/sounds.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/sounds.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..27ece85df
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/sounds.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+speech	sfx
+ChamberOfBoneLore	Warrior1
+HorazonsSanctumLore	Warrior2
+GolemSpellLore	Warrior3
+HorazonsCreatureOfFlameLore	Warrior4
+MortaVespaGaieaInnuminoEvegeenJatanLuaGraton	Warrior5
+GrimspikeLieutenantOfBelialLore	Warrior6
+HorazonsJournal	Warrior7
+YourDeathWillBeAvenged	Warrior8
+RestInPeaceMyFriend	Warrior9
+ValorLore	Warrior10
+HallsOfTheBlindLore	Warrior11
+WarlordOfBloodLore	Warrior12
+ICantUseThisYet	Warrior13
+ICantCarryAnymore	Warrior14
+IHaveNoRoom	Warrior15
+WhereWouldIPutThis	Warrior16
+NoWay	Warrior17
+NotAChance	Warrior18
+IdNeverUseThis	Warrior19
+IdHaveToEquipThat	Warrior20
+ICantMoveThis	Warrior21
+ICantMoveThisYet	Warrior22
+ICantOpenThis	Warrior23
+ICantOpenThisYet	Warrior24
+ICantLiftThis	Warrior25
+ICantLiftThisYet	Warrior26
+ICantCastThatHere	Warrior27
+ICantCastThatYet	Warrior28
+ThatDidntDoAnything	Warrior29
+ICanAlreadyDoThat	Warrior30
+IDontNeedThat	Warrior31
+IDontNeedToDoThat	Warrior32
+IDontWantThat	Warrior33
+IDontHaveASpellReady	Warrior34
+NotEnoughMana	Warrior35
+ThatWouldKillMe	Warrior36
+ICantDoThat	Warrior37
+No	Warrior38
+Yes	Warrior39
+ThatWontWork	Warrior40
+ThatWontWorkHere	Warrior41
+ThatWontWorkYet	Warrior42
+ICantGetThereFromHere	Warrior43
+ItsTooHeavy	Warrior44
+ItsTooBig	Warrior45
+JustWhatIWasLookingFor	Warrior46
+IveGotABadFeelingAboutThis	Warrior47
+GotMilk	Warrior48
+ImNotThirsty	Warrior49
+ImNoMilkmaid	Warrior50
+ICouldBlowUpTheWholeVillage	Warrior51
+YepThatsACowAlright	Warrior52
+TooUghHeavy	Warrior53
+InSpirituSanctum	Warrior54
+PraedictumOtium	Warrior55
+EfficioObitusUtInimicus	Warrior56
+TheEnchantmentIsGone	Warrior57
+OhTooEasy	Warrior58
+BackToTheGrave	Warrior59
+TimeToDie	Warrior60
+ImNotImpressed	Warrior61
+ImSorryDidIBreakYourConcentration	Warrior62
+VengeanceIsMine	Warrior63
+Die	Warrior64
+Yeah	Warrior65
+Ah	Warrior66
+Phew	Warrior67
+Argh	Warrior68
+ArghClang	Warrior69
+Aaaaargh	Warrior70
+OofAh	Warrior71
+HeavyBreathing	Warrior72
+Oh	Warrior73
+Wow	Warrior74
+ThankTheLight	Warrior75
+WhatWasThat	Warrior76
+MmHmm	Warrior77
+Hmm	Warrior78
+UhHuh	Warrior79
+TheSpiritsOfTheDeadAreNowAvenged	Warrior80
+TheTownIsSafeFromTheseFoulSpawn	Warrior81
+RestWellLeoricIllFindYourSon	Warrior82
+YourMadnessEndsHereBetrayer	Warrior83
+YoullLureNoMoreMenToTheirDeaths	Warrior84
+ReturnToHeavenWarriorOfLight	Warrior85
+ICanSeeWhyTheyFearThisWeapon	Warrior86
+ThisMustBeWhatGriswoldWanted	Warrior87
+INeedToGetThisToLachdanan	Warrior88
+INeedToGetThisToGriswold	Warrior89
+IveNeverBeenHereBefore	Warrior90
+MayTheSpiritOfArkaineProtectMe	Warrior91
+ThisIsAPlaceOfGreatPower	Warrior92
+ThisBladeMustBeDestroyed	Warrior93
+YourReignOfPainHasEnded	Warrior94
+NowThatsOneBigMushroom	Warrior95
+TheSmellOfDeathSurroundsMe	Warrior96b
+TheSanctityOfThisPlaceHasBeenFouled	Warrior97
+ItsHotDownHere	Warrior98
+IMustBeGettingClose	Warrior99
+MaybeItsLockedFromTheInside	Warrior100
+LooksLikeItsRustedShut	Warrior101
+MaybeTheresAnotherWay	Warrior102
+AuughUh	Warrior71
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/sprites.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/sprites.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2b4ef461b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/sprites.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Variable	Value
+classPath	warrior
+classChar	c
+trn	barbarian
+stand	96
+walk	96
+attack	128
+bow	96
+swHit	96
+block	96
+lightning	96
+fire	96
+magic	96
+death	128
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/starting_loadout.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fe78508e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/barbarian/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	Rage
+spell	Null
+spellLevel	0
+item0	IDI_BARBARIAN
+item1	IDI_WARRSHLD
+item2	IDI_HEAL
+item3	IDI_HEAL
+item4	IDI_NONE
+gold	100
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/animations.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/animations.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5daf2976d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/animations.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Variable	Value
+unarmedFrames	18
+unarmedActionFrame	10
+unarmedShieldFrames	18
+unarmedShieldActionFrame	10
+swordFrames	18
+swordActionFrame	10
+swordShieldFrames	18
+swordShieldActionFrame	10
+bowFrames	12
+bowActionFrame	11
+axeFrames	22
+axeActionFrame	13
+maceFrames	18
+maceActionFrame	10
+maceShieldFrames	18
+maceShieldActionFrame	10
+staffFrames	16
+staffActionFrame	11
+idleFrames	8
+walkingFrames	8
+blockingFrames	4
+deathFrames	20
+castingFrames	16
+recoveryFrames	7
+townIdleFrames	20
+townWalkingFrames	8
+castingActionFrame	12
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/sounds.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/sounds.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..830fac9f3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/sounds.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+speech	sfx
+ChamberOfBoneLore	Rogue1
+HorazonsSanctumLore	Rogue2
+GolemSpellLore	Rogue3
+HorazonsCreatureOfFlameLore	Rogue4
+MortaVespaGaieaInnuminoEvegeenJatanLuaGraton	Rogue5
+GrimspikeLieutenantOfBelialLore	Rogue6
+HorazonsJournal	Rogue7
+YourDeathWillBeAvenged	Rogue8
+RestInPeaceMyFriend	Rogue9
+ValorLore	Rogue10
+HallsOfTheBlindLore	Rogue11
+WarlordOfBloodLore	Rogue12
+ICantUseThisYet	Rogue13
+ICantCarryAnymore	Rogue14
+IHaveNoRoom	Rogue15
+WhereWouldIPutThis	Rogue16
+NoWay	Rogue17
+NotAChance	Rogue18
+IdNeverUseThis	Rogue19
+IdHaveToEquipThat	Rogue20
+ICantMoveThis	Rogue21
+ICantMoveThisYet	Rogue22
+ICantOpenThis	Rogue23
+ICantOpenThisYet	Rogue24
+ICantLiftThis	Rogue25
+ICantLiftThisYet	Rogue26
+ICantCastThatHere	Rogue27
+ICantCastThatYet	Rogue28
+ThatDidntDoAnything	Rogue29
+ICanAlreadyDoThat	Rogue30
+IDontNeedThat	Rogue31
+IDontNeedToDoThat	Rogue32
+IDontWantThat	Rogue33
+IDontHaveASpellReady	Rogue34
+NotEnoughMana	Rogue35
+ThatWouldKillMe	Rogue36
+ICantDoThat	Rogue37
+No	Rogue38
+Yes	Rogue39
+ThatWontWork	Rogue40
+ThatWontWorkHere	Rogue41
+ThatWontWorkYet	Rogue42
+ICantGetThereFromHere	Rogue43
+ItsTooHeavy	Rogue44
+ItsTooBig	Rogue45
+JustWhatIWasLookingFor	Rogue46
+IveGotABadFeelingAboutThis	Rogue47
+GotMilk	Rogue48
+ImNotThirsty	Rogue49
+ImNoMilkmaid	Rogue50
+ICouldBlowUpTheWholeVillage	Rogue51
+YepThatsACowAlright	Rogue52
+TooUghHeavy	Rogue53
+InSpirituSanctum	Rogue54
+PraedictumOtium	Rogue55
+EfficioObitusUtInimicus	Rogue56
+TheEnchantmentIsGone	Rogue57
+OhTooEasy	Rogue58
+BackToTheGrave	Rogue59
+TimeToDie	Rogue60
+ImNotImpressed	Rogue61
+ImSorryDidIBreakYourConcentration	Rogue62
+VengeanceIsMine	Rogue63
+Die	Rogue64
+Yeah	Rogue65
+Ah	Rogue66
+Phew	Rogue67
+Argh	Rogue68
+ArghClang	Rogue69
+Aaaaargh	Rogue70
+OofAh	Rogue71
+HeavyBreathing	Rogue72
+Oh	Rogue73
+Wow	Rogue74
+ThankTheLight	Rogue75
+WhatWasThat	Rogue76
+MmHmm	Rogue77
+Hmm	Rogue78
+UhHuh	Rogue79
+TheSpiritsOfTheDeadAreNowAvenged	Rogue80
+TheTownIsSafeFromTheseFoulSpawn	Rogue81
+RestWellLeoricIllFindYourSon	Rogue82
+YourMadnessEndsHereBetrayer	Rogue83
+YoullLureNoMoreMenToTheirDeaths	Rogue84
+ReturnToHeavenWarriorOfLight	Rogue85
+ICanSeeWhyTheyFearThisWeapon	Rogue86
+ThisMustBeWhatGriswoldWanted	Rogue87
+INeedToGetThisToLachdanan	Rogue88
+INeedToGetThisToGriswold	Rogue89
+IveNeverBeenHereBefore	Rogue90
+MayTheSpiritOfArkaineProtectMe	Rogue91
+ThisIsAPlaceOfGreatPower	Rogue92
+ThisBladeMustBeDestroyed	Rogue93
+YourReignOfPainHasEnded	Rogue94
+NowThatsOneBigMushroom	Rogue95
+TheSmellOfDeathSurroundsMe	Rogue96
+TheSanctityOfThisPlaceHasBeenFouled	Rogue97
+ItsHotDownHere	Rogue98
+IMustBeGettingClose	Rogue99
+MaybeItsLockedFromTheInside	Rogue100
+LooksLikeItsRustedShut	Rogue101
+MaybeTheresAnotherWay	Rogue102
+AuughUh	Rogue71
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/sprites.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/sprites.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c34c15a95
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/sprites.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Variable	Value
+classPath	rogue
+classChar	b
+trn	bard
+stand	96
+walk	96
+attack	128
+bow	128
+swHit	96
+block	96
+lightning	96
+fire	96
+magic	96
+death	128
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/starting_loadout.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9f3c34423
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/bard/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	Identify
+spell	Null
+spellLevel	0
+item0	IDI_BARDSWORD
+item1	IDI_BARDDAGGER
+item2	IDI_HEAL
+item3	IDI_HEAL
+item4	IDI_NONE
+gold	100
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0032b30da
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+className	folderName	portrait	inv
+Warrior	warrior	0	inv
+Rogue	rogue	1	inv_rog
+Sorcerer	sorcerer	2	inv_sor
+Monk	monk	2	inv_sor
+Bard	bard	1	inv_rog
+Barbarian	barbarian	0	inv
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/animations.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/animations.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..931628e86
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/animations.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Variable	Value
+unarmedFrames	12
+unarmedActionFrame	7
+unarmedShieldFrames	12
+unarmedShieldActionFrame	7
+swordFrames	16
+swordActionFrame	12
+swordShieldFrames	16
+swordShieldActionFrame	12
+bowFrames	20
+bowActionFrame	14
+axeFrames	23
+axeActionFrame	14
+maceFrames	16
+maceActionFrame	12
+maceShieldFrames	16
+maceShieldActionFrame	12
+staffFrames	13
+staffActionFrame	8
+idleFrames	8
+walkingFrames	8
+blockingFrames	3
+deathFrames	20
+castingFrames	18
+recoveryFrames	6
+townIdleFrames	20
+townWalkingFrames	8
+castingActionFrame	13
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/sounds.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/sounds.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..45f39ae44
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/sounds.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+speech	sfx
+ChamberOfBoneLore	Monk1
+HorazonsSanctumLore	None
+GolemSpellLore	None
+HorazonsCreatureOfFlameLore	None
+MortaVespaGaieaInnuminoEvegeenJatanLuaGraton	None
+GrimspikeLieutenantOfBelialLore	None
+HorazonsJournal	None
+YourDeathWillBeAvenged	Monk8
+RestInPeaceMyFriend	Monk9
+ValorLore	Monk10
+HallsOfTheBlindLore	Monk11
+WarlordOfBloodLore	Monk12
+ICantUseThisYet	Monk13
+ICantCarryAnymore	Monk14
+IHaveNoRoom	Monk15
+WhereWouldIPutThis	Monk16
+NoWay	None
+NotAChance	None
+IdNeverUseThis	None
+IdHaveToEquipThat	None
+ICantMoveThis	None
+ICantMoveThisYet	None
+ICantOpenThis	None
+ICantOpenThisYet	Monk24
+ICantLiftThis	None
+ICantLiftThisYet	None
+ICantCastThatHere	Monk27
+ICantCastThatYet	None
+ThatDidntDoAnything	Monk29
+ICanAlreadyDoThat	None
+IDontNeedThat	None
+IDontNeedToDoThat	None
+IDontWantThat	None
+IDontHaveASpellReady	Monk34
+NotEnoughMana	Monk35
+ThatWouldKillMe	None
+ICantDoThat	None
+No	None
+Yes	None
+ThatWontWork	None
+ThatWontWorkHere	None
+ThatWontWorkYet	None
+ICantGetThereFromHere	Monk43
+ItsTooHeavy	None
+ItsTooBig	None
+JustWhatIWasLookingFor	Monk46
+IveGotABadFeelingAboutThis	None
+GotMilk	None
+ImNotThirsty	Monk49
+ImNoMilkmaid	Monk50
+ICouldBlowUpTheWholeVillage	None
+YepThatsACowAlright	Monk52
+TooUghHeavy	None
+InSpirituSanctum	Monk54
+PraedictumOtium	Monk55
+EfficioObitusUtInimicus	Monk56
+TheEnchantmentIsGone	None
+OhTooEasy	None
+BackToTheGrave	None
+TimeToDie	None
+ImNotImpressed	Monk61
+ImSorryDidIBreakYourConcentration	Monk62
+VengeanceIsMine	None
+Die	None
+Yeah	None
+Ah	None
+Phew	None
+Argh	Monk68
+ArghClang	Monk69
+Aaaaargh	Monk70
+OofAh	Monk71
+HeavyBreathing	None
+Oh	None
+Wow	None
+ThankTheLight	None
+WhatWasThat	None
+MmHmm	None
+Hmm	None
+UhHuh	Monk79
+TheSpiritsOfTheDeadAreNowAvenged	Monk80
+TheTownIsSafeFromTheseFoulSpawn	None
+RestWellLeoricIllFindYourSon	Monk82
+YourMadnessEndsHereBetrayer	Monk83
+YoullLureNoMoreMenToTheirDeaths	None
+ReturnToHeavenWarriorOfLight	None
+ICanSeeWhyTheyFearThisWeapon	None
+ThisMustBeWhatGriswoldWanted	Monk87
+INeedToGetThisToLachdanan	Monk88
+INeedToGetThisToGriswold	Monk89
+IveNeverBeenHereBefore	None
+MayTheSpiritOfArkaineProtectMe	Monk91
+ThisIsAPlaceOfGreatPower	Monk92
+ThisBladeMustBeDestroyed	None
+YourReignOfPainHasEnded	Monk94
+NowThatsOneBigMushroom	Monk95
+TheSmellOfDeathSurroundsMe	Monk96
+TheSanctityOfThisPlaceHasBeenFouled	Monk97
+ItsHotDownHere	Monk98
+IMustBeGettingClose	Monk99
+MaybeItsLockedFromTheInside	None
+LooksLikeItsRustedShut	None
+MaybeTheresAnotherWay	None
+AuughUh	Monk71
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/sprites.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/sprites.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..ad75f6503
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/sprites.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Variable	Value
+classPath	monk
+classChar	m
+trn	monk
+stand	112
+walk	112
+attack	130
+bow	130
+swHit	98
+block	98
+lightning	114
+fire	114
+magic	114
+death	160
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/starting_loadout.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..40b2ab791
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/monk/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	Search
+spell	Null
+spellLevel	0
+item0	IDI_SHORTSTAFF
+item1	IDI_HEAL
+item2	IDI_HEAL
+item3	IDI_NONE
+item4	IDI_NONE
+gold	100
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/animations.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/animations.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..22f69bf72
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/animations.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Variable	Value
+unarmedFrames	18
+unarmedActionFrame	10
+unarmedShieldFrames	18
+unarmedShieldActionFrame	10
+swordFrames	18
+swordActionFrame	10
+swordShieldFrames	18
+swordShieldActionFrame	10
+bowFrames	12
+bowActionFrame	7
+axeFrames	22
+axeActionFrame	13
+maceFrames	18
+maceActionFrame	10
+maceShieldFrames	18
+maceShieldActionFrame	10
+staffFrames	16
+staffActionFrame	11
+idleFrames	8
+walkingFrames	8
+blockingFrames	4
+deathFrames	20
+castingFrames	16
+recoveryFrames	7
+townIdleFrames	20
+townWalkingFrames	8
+castingActionFrame	12
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/sounds.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/sounds.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..830fac9f3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/sounds.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+speech	sfx
+ChamberOfBoneLore	Rogue1
+HorazonsSanctumLore	Rogue2
+GolemSpellLore	Rogue3
+HorazonsCreatureOfFlameLore	Rogue4
+MortaVespaGaieaInnuminoEvegeenJatanLuaGraton	Rogue5
+GrimspikeLieutenantOfBelialLore	Rogue6
+HorazonsJournal	Rogue7
+YourDeathWillBeAvenged	Rogue8
+RestInPeaceMyFriend	Rogue9
+ValorLore	Rogue10
+HallsOfTheBlindLore	Rogue11
+WarlordOfBloodLore	Rogue12
+ICantUseThisYet	Rogue13
+ICantCarryAnymore	Rogue14
+IHaveNoRoom	Rogue15
+WhereWouldIPutThis	Rogue16
+NoWay	Rogue17
+NotAChance	Rogue18
+IdNeverUseThis	Rogue19
+IdHaveToEquipThat	Rogue20
+ICantMoveThis	Rogue21
+ICantMoveThisYet	Rogue22
+ICantOpenThis	Rogue23
+ICantOpenThisYet	Rogue24
+ICantLiftThis	Rogue25
+ICantLiftThisYet	Rogue26
+ICantCastThatHere	Rogue27
+ICantCastThatYet	Rogue28
+ThatDidntDoAnything	Rogue29
+ICanAlreadyDoThat	Rogue30
+IDontNeedThat	Rogue31
+IDontNeedToDoThat	Rogue32
+IDontWantThat	Rogue33
+IDontHaveASpellReady	Rogue34
+NotEnoughMana	Rogue35
+ThatWouldKillMe	Rogue36
+ICantDoThat	Rogue37
+No	Rogue38
+Yes	Rogue39
+ThatWontWork	Rogue40
+ThatWontWorkHere	Rogue41
+ThatWontWorkYet	Rogue42
+ICantGetThereFromHere	Rogue43
+ItsTooHeavy	Rogue44
+ItsTooBig	Rogue45
+JustWhatIWasLookingFor	Rogue46
+IveGotABadFeelingAboutThis	Rogue47
+GotMilk	Rogue48
+ImNotThirsty	Rogue49
+ImNoMilkmaid	Rogue50
+ICouldBlowUpTheWholeVillage	Rogue51
+YepThatsACowAlright	Rogue52
+TooUghHeavy	Rogue53
+InSpirituSanctum	Rogue54
+PraedictumOtium	Rogue55
+EfficioObitusUtInimicus	Rogue56
+TheEnchantmentIsGone	Rogue57
+OhTooEasy	Rogue58
+BackToTheGrave	Rogue59
+TimeToDie	Rogue60
+ImNotImpressed	Rogue61
+ImSorryDidIBreakYourConcentration	Rogue62
+VengeanceIsMine	Rogue63
+Die	Rogue64
+Yeah	Rogue65
+Ah	Rogue66
+Phew	Rogue67
+Argh	Rogue68
+ArghClang	Rogue69
+Aaaaargh	Rogue70
+OofAh	Rogue71
+HeavyBreathing	Rogue72
+Oh	Rogue73
+Wow	Rogue74
+ThankTheLight	Rogue75
+WhatWasThat	Rogue76
+MmHmm	Rogue77
+Hmm	Rogue78
+UhHuh	Rogue79
+TheSpiritsOfTheDeadAreNowAvenged	Rogue80
+TheTownIsSafeFromTheseFoulSpawn	Rogue81
+RestWellLeoricIllFindYourSon	Rogue82
+YourMadnessEndsHereBetrayer	Rogue83
+YoullLureNoMoreMenToTheirDeaths	Rogue84
+ReturnToHeavenWarriorOfLight	Rogue85
+ICanSeeWhyTheyFearThisWeapon	Rogue86
+ThisMustBeWhatGriswoldWanted	Rogue87
+INeedToGetThisToLachdanan	Rogue88
+INeedToGetThisToGriswold	Rogue89
+IveNeverBeenHereBefore	Rogue90
+MayTheSpiritOfArkaineProtectMe	Rogue91
+ThisIsAPlaceOfGreatPower	Rogue92
+ThisBladeMustBeDestroyed	Rogue93
+YourReignOfPainHasEnded	Rogue94
+NowThatsOneBigMushroom	Rogue95
+TheSmellOfDeathSurroundsMe	Rogue96
+TheSanctityOfThisPlaceHasBeenFouled	Rogue97
+ItsHotDownHere	Rogue98
+IMustBeGettingClose	Rogue99
+MaybeItsLockedFromTheInside	Rogue100
+LooksLikeItsRustedShut	Rogue101
+MaybeTheresAnotherWay	Rogue102
+AuughUh	Rogue71
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/sprites.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/sprites.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..be4afcd29
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/sprites.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Variable	Value
+classPath	rogue
+classChar	r
+trn	rogue
+stand	96
+walk	96
+attack	128
+bow	128
+swHit	96
+block	96
+lightning	96
+fire	96
+magic	96
+death	128
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/starting_loadout.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2a11c3830
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/rogue/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	TrapDisarm
+spell	Null
+spellLevel	0
+item0	IDI_ROGUE
+item1	IDI_HEAL
+item2	IDI_HEAL
+item3	IDI_NONE
+item4	IDI_NONE
+gold	100
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/animations.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/animations.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e5938c346
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/animations.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Variable	Value
+unarmedFrames	20
+unarmedActionFrame	12
+unarmedShieldFrames	16
+unarmedShieldActionFrame	9
+swordFrames	16
+swordActionFrame	12
+swordShieldFrames	16
+swordShieldActionFrame	12
+bowFrames	20
+bowActionFrame	16
+axeFrames	24
+axeActionFrame	16
+maceFrames	16
+maceActionFrame	12
+maceShieldFrames	16
+maceShieldActionFrame	12
+staffFrames	16
+staffActionFrame	12
+idleFrames	8
+walkingFrames	8
+blockingFrames	6
+deathFrames	20
+castingFrames	12
+recoveryFrames	8
+townIdleFrames	20
+townWalkingFrames	8
+castingActionFrame	8
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sounds.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sounds.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2a2c7e7da
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sounds.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+speech	sfx
+ChamberOfBoneLore	Sorceror1
+HorazonsSanctumLore	Sorceror2
+GolemSpellLore	Sorceror3
+HorazonsCreatureOfFlameLore	Sorceror4
+MortaVespaGaieaInnuminoEvegeenJatanLuaGraton	Sorceror5
+GrimspikeLieutenantOfBelialLore	Sorceror6
+HorazonsJournal	Sorceror7
+YourDeathWillBeAvenged	Sorceror8
+RestInPeaceMyFriend	Sorceror9
+ValorLore	Sorceror10
+HallsOfTheBlindLore	Sorceror11
+WarlordOfBloodLore	Sorceror12
+ICantUseThisYet	Sorceror13
+ICantCarryAnymore	Sorceror14
+IHaveNoRoom	Sorceror15
+WhereWouldIPutThis	Sorceror16
+NoWay	Sorceror17
+NotAChance	Sorceror18
+IdNeverUseThis	Sorceror19
+IdHaveToEquipThat	Sorceror20
+ICantMoveThis	Sorceror21
+ICantMoveThisYet	Sorceror22
+ICantOpenThis	Sorceror23
+ICantOpenThisYet	Sorceror24
+ICantLiftThis	Sorceror25
+ICantLiftThisYet	Sorceror26
+ICantCastThatHere	Sorceror27
+ICantCastThatYet	Sorceror28
+ThatDidntDoAnything	Sorceror29
+ICanAlreadyDoThat	Sorceror30
+IDontNeedThat	Sorceror31
+IDontNeedToDoThat	Sorceror32
+IDontWantThat	Sorceror33
+IDontHaveASpellReady	Sorceror34
+NotEnoughMana	Sorceror35
+ThatWouldKillMe	Sorceror36
+ICantDoThat	Sorceror37
+No	Sorceror38
+Yes	Sorceror39
+ThatWontWork	Sorceror40
+ThatWontWorkHere	Sorceror41
+ThatWontWorkYet	Sorceror42
+ICantGetThereFromHere	Sorceror43
+ItsTooHeavy	Sorceror44
+ItsTooBig	Sorceror45
+JustWhatIWasLookingFor	Sorceror46
+IveGotABadFeelingAboutThis	Sorceror47
+GotMilk	Sorceror48
+ImNotThirsty	Sorceror49
+ImNoMilkmaid	Sorceror50
+ICouldBlowUpTheWholeVillage	Sorceror51
+YepThatsACowAlright	Sorceror52
+TooUghHeavy	Sorceror53
+InSpirituSanctum	Sorceror54
+PraedictumOtium	Sorceror55
+EfficioObitusUtInimicus	Sorceror56
+TheEnchantmentIsGone	Sorceror57
+OhTooEasy	Sorceror58
+BackToTheGrave	Sorceror59
+TimeToDie	Sorceror60
+ImNotImpressed	Sorceror61
+ImSorryDidIBreakYourConcentration	Sorceror62
+VengeanceIsMine	Sorceror63
+Die	Sorceror64
+Yeah	Sorceror65
+Ah	Sorceror66
+Phew	Sorceror67
+Argh	Sorceror68
+ArghClang	Sorceror69
+Aaaaargh	Sorceror70
+OofAh	Sorceror71
+HeavyBreathing	Sorceror72
+Oh	Sorceror73
+Wow	Sorceror74
+ThankTheLight	Sorceror75
+WhatWasThat	Sorceror76
+MmHmm	Sorceror77
+Hmm	Sorceror78
+UhHuh	Sorceror79
+TheSpiritsOfTheDeadAreNowAvenged	Sorceror80
+TheTownIsSafeFromTheseFoulSpawn	Sorceror81
+RestWellLeoricIllFindYourSon	Sorceror82
+YourMadnessEndsHereBetrayer	Sorceror83
+YoullLureNoMoreMenToTheirDeaths	Sorceror84
+ReturnToHeavenWarriorOfLight	Sorceror85
+ICanSeeWhyTheyFearThisWeapon	Sorceror86
+ThisMustBeWhatGriswoldWanted	Sorceror87
+INeedToGetThisToLachdanan	Sorceror88
+INeedToGetThisToGriswold	Sorceror89
+IveNeverBeenHereBefore	Sorceror90
+MayTheSpiritOfArkaineProtectMe	Sorceror91
+ThisIsAPlaceOfGreatPower	Sorceror92
+ThisBladeMustBeDestroyed	Sorceror93
+YourReignOfPainHasEnded	Sorceror94
+NowThatsOneBigMushroom	Sorceror95
+TheSmellOfDeathSurroundsMe	Sorceror96
+TheSanctityOfThisPlaceHasBeenFouled	Sorceror97
+ItsHotDownHere	Sorceror98
+IMustBeGettingClose	Sorceror99
+MaybeItsLockedFromTheInside	Sorceror100
+LooksLikeItsRustedShut	Sorceror101
+MaybeTheresAnotherWay	Sorceror102
+AuughUh	Sorceror71
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sprites.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sprites.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..eb8d96c0c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/sprites.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Variable	Value
+classPath	sorceror
+classChar	s
+trn	sorcerer
+stand	96
+walk	96
+attack	128
+bow	128
+swHit	96
+block	96
+lightning	128
+fire	128
+magic	128
+death	128
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..cf9c3aa70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	StaffRecharge
+spell	Firebolt
+spellLevel	2
+item0	IDI_SORCERER_DIABLO
+item1	IDI_MANA
+item2	IDI_MANA
+item3	IDI_NONE
+item4	IDI_NONE
+gold	100
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/animations.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/animations.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5770f7274
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/animations.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+Variable	Value
+unarmedFrames	16
+unarmedActionFrame	9
+unarmedShieldFrames	16
+unarmedShieldActionFrame	9
+swordFrames	16
+swordActionFrame	9
+swordShieldFrames	16
+swordShieldActionFrame	9
+bowFrames	16
+bowActionFrame	11
+axeFrames	20
+axeActionFrame	10
+maceFrames	16
+maceActionFrame	9
+maceShieldFrames	16
+maceShieldActionFrame	9
+staffFrames	16
+staffActionFrame	11
+idleFrames	10
+walkingFrames	8
+blockingFrames	2
+deathFrames	20
+castingFrames	20
+recoveryFrames	6
+townIdleFrames	20
+townWalkingFrames	8
+castingActionFrame	14
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/sounds.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/sounds.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..18765d307
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/sounds.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+speech	sfx
+ChamberOfBoneLore	Warrior1
+HorazonsSanctumLore	Warrior2
+GolemSpellLore	Warrior3
+HorazonsCreatureOfFlameLore	Warrior4
+MortaVespaGaieaInnuminoEvegeenJatanLuaGraton	Warrior5
+GrimspikeLieutenantOfBelialLore	Warrior6
+HorazonsJournal	Warrior7
+YourDeathWillBeAvenged	Warrior8
+RestInPeaceMyFriend	Warrior9
+ValorLore	Warrior10
+HallsOfTheBlindLore	Warrior11
+WarlordOfBloodLore	Warrior12
+ICantUseThisYet	Warrior13
+ICantCarryAnymore	Warrior14
+IHaveNoRoom	Warrior15
+WhereWouldIPutThis	Warrior16
+NoWay	Warrior17
+NotAChance	Warrior18
+IdNeverUseThis	Warrior19
+IdHaveToEquipThat	Warrior20
+ICantMoveThis	Warrior21
+ICantMoveThisYet	Warrior22
+ICantOpenThis	Warrior23
+ICantOpenThisYet	Warrior24
+ICantLiftThis	Warrior25
+ICantLiftThisYet	Warrior26
+ICantCastThatHere	Warrior27
+ICantCastThatYet	Warrior28
+ThatDidntDoAnything	Warrior29
+ICanAlreadyDoThat	Warrior30
+IDontNeedThat	Warrior31
+IDontNeedToDoThat	Warrior32
+IDontWantThat	Warrior33
+IDontHaveASpellReady	Warrior34
+NotEnoughMana	Warrior35
+ThatWouldKillMe	Warrior36
+ICantDoThat	Warrior37
+No	Warrior38
+Yes	Warrior39
+ThatWontWork	Warrior40
+ThatWontWorkHere	Warrior41
+ThatWontWorkYet	Warrior42
+ICantGetThereFromHere	Warrior43
+ItsTooHeavy	Warrior44
+ItsTooBig	Warrior45
+JustWhatIWasLookingFor	Warrior46
+IveGotABadFeelingAboutThis	Warrior47
+GotMilk	Warrior48
+ImNotThirsty	Warrior49
+ImNoMilkmaid	Warrior50
+ICouldBlowUpTheWholeVillage	Warrior51
+YepThatsACowAlright	Warrior52
+TooUghHeavy	Warrior53
+InSpirituSanctum	Warrior54
+PraedictumOtium	Warrior55
+EfficioObitusUtInimicus	Warrior56
+TheEnchantmentIsGone	Warrior57
+OhTooEasy	Warrior58
+BackToTheGrave	Warrior59
+TimeToDie	Warrior60
+ImNotImpressed	Warrior61
+ImSorryDidIBreakYourConcentration	Warrior62
+VengeanceIsMine	Warrior63
+Die	Warrior64
+Yeah	Warrior65
+Ah	Warrior66
+Phew	Warrior67
+Argh	Warrior68
+ArghClang	Warrior69
+Aaaaargh	Warrior70
+OofAh	Warrior71
+HeavyBreathing	Warrior72
+Oh	Warrior73
+Wow	Warrior74
+ThankTheLight	Warrior75
+WhatWasThat	Warrior76
+MmHmm	Warrior77
+Hmm	Warrior78
+UhHuh	Warrior79
+TheSpiritsOfTheDeadAreNowAvenged	Warrior80
+TheTownIsSafeFromTheseFoulSpawn	Warrior81
+RestWellLeoricIllFindYourSon	Warrior82
+YourMadnessEndsHereBetrayer	Warrior83
+YoullLureNoMoreMenToTheirDeaths	Warrior84
+ReturnToHeavenWarriorOfLight	Warrior85
+ICanSeeWhyTheyFearThisWeapon	Warrior86
+ThisMustBeWhatGriswoldWanted	Warrior87
+INeedToGetThisToLachdanan	Warrior88
+INeedToGetThisToGriswold	Warrior89
+IveNeverBeenHereBefore	Warrior90
+MayTheSpiritOfArkaineProtectMe	Warrior91
+ThisIsAPlaceOfGreatPower	Warrior92
+ThisBladeMustBeDestroyed	Warrior93
+YourReignOfPainHasEnded	Warrior94
+NowThatsOneBigMushroom	Warrior95
+TheSmellOfDeathSurroundsMe	Warrior96b
+TheSanctityOfThisPlaceHasBeenFouled	Warrior97
+ItsHotDownHere	Warrior98
+IMustBeGettingClose	Warrior99
+MaybeItsLockedFromTheInside	Warrior100
+LooksLikeItsRustedShut	Warrior101
+MaybeTheresAnotherWay	Warrior102
+AuughUh	WarriorDeath
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/sprites.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/sprites.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..39fe0360b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/sprites.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Variable	Value
+classPath	warrior
+classChar	w
+trn	warrior
+stand	96
+walk	96
+attack	128
+bow	96
+swHit	96
+block	96
+lightning	96
+fire	96
+magic	96
+death	128
diff --git a/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/starting_loadout.tsv b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..52a722c72
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/txtdata/classes/warrior/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	ItemRepair
+spell	Null
+spellLevel	0
+item0	IDI_WARRIOR
+item1	IDI_WARRSHLD
+item2	IDI_WARRCLUB
+item3	IDI_HEAL
+item4	IDI_HEAL
+gold	100
diff --git a/mods/Hellfire/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv b/mods/Hellfire/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3f69dbada
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/Hellfire/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+className	folderName	portrait	inv
+Warrior	warrior	0	inv
+Rogue	rogue	1	inv_rog
+Sorcerer	sorcerer	2	inv_sor
+Monk	monk	3	inv_sor
+Bard	bard	4	inv_rog
+Barbarian	barbarian	0	inv
diff --git a/mods/Hellfire/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv b/mods/Hellfire/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0c7c29d80
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/Hellfire/txtdata/classes/sorcerer/starting_loadout.tsv
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Variable	Value
+skill	StaffRecharge
+spell	Firebolt
+spellLevel	2
+item0	IDI_SORCERER
+item1	IDI_HEAL
+item2	IDI_HEAL
+item3	IDI_NONE
+item4	IDI_NONE
+gold	100
diff --git a/test/player_test.cpp b/test/player_test.cpp
index 541eb12a9..fb5ed31d9 100644
--- a/test/player_test.cpp
+++ b/test/player_test.cpp
@@ -84,6 +84,11 @@ BlockTestCase BlockData[] = {
 
 TEST(Player, PM_DoGotHit)
 {
+	LoadCoreArchives();
+	LoadGameArchives();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(HaveMainData());
+	LoadPlayerDataFiles();
+
 	Players.resize(1);
 	MyPlayer = &Players[0];
 	for (size_t i = 0; i < sizeof(BlockData) / sizeof(*BlockData); i++) {
diff --git a/tools/extract_translation_data.py b/tools/extract_translation_data.py
index 3b4ea358e..4dbdda068 100755
--- a/tools/extract_translation_data.py
+++ b/tools/extract_translation_data.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ root = pathlib.Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent
 translation_dummy_path = root.joinpath("Source/translation_dummy.cpp")
 
 base_paths = {
+    "classdat": root.joinpath("assets/txtdata/classes/classdat.tsv"),
     "monstdat": root.joinpath("assets/txtdata/monsters/monstdat.tsv"),
     "unique_monstdat": root.joinpath("assets/txtdata/monsters/unique_monstdat.tsv"),
     "itemdat": root.joinpath("assets/txtdata/items/itemdat.tsv"),
@@ -40,6 +41,14 @@ def write_entry(temp_source, var_name, context, string_value, use_p):
         temp_source.write(f'const char *{var_name} = N_("{string_value}");\n')
 
 def process_files(paths, temp_source):
+    # Classes
+    if "classdat" in paths:
+        with open(paths["classdat"], 'r') as tsv:
+            reader = csv.DictReader(tsv, delimiter='\t')
+            for i, row in enumerate(reader):
+                var_name = 'CLASS_' + row['className'].upper().replace(' ', '_').replace('-', '_')
+                write_entry(temp_source, f'{var_name}_NAME', "default", row['className'], False)
+
     # Monsters
     with open(paths["monstdat"], 'r') as tsv:
         reader = csv.DictReader(tsv, delimiter='\t')