D1-3 Descent/Kuo-Toa/Drow

Garnfellow said:

Here's a typical progression for average male warriors.

Male Drow Warrior 1: CR 1; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 1d8; hp 4; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Spd 30 ft; AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+4 mithral shirt, +1 light steel shield, +1 Dex); BAB +1; Grp +2; Atk/Full Atk +4 melee (1d6+1/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+1 BAB, +1 Str, +1 masterwork, +1 Weapon Focus) or +2 ranged (1d4/19–20, hand crossbow) (+1 BAB, +1 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 12; AL CE; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will -1 (Warrior F+2, R+0, W+0; Con +0, Dex +1, Wis -1); Str 13, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 9, Cha 10.

Skills: Hide +2, Listen +3, Search +4, Spot +3.

Feats: Weapon Focus (short sword) 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 1): Once per day: dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions (2,500 gp total value): mithral shirt (1,100 gp), masterwork light steel shield (159 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), 228 gp.

Skills (Warrior): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 2/2 ranks (+1 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (-1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Ride 0 ranks (+1 Dex), Search 2/2 ranks (+1 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (-1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str, -2 armor check) = 12 (12 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st = 1.

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Again, just to compare Garnfellow's Drow War-1 to what has been done by WotC in their City of the Spider Queen (v3.0E):

Common male and female Drow Warrior 1: CR 1; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 1d8; hp 4; Init +1; Spd 30 ft; AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15; BAB +1; Grp +2; Atk/Full Atk +3 melee (1d6+1/18–20, masterwork rapier) or +2 ranged (1d8/19–20, light crossbow); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 12; AL CE; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +0; Str 13, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 11, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Climb +2, Hide +4, Listen +2, Move Silently +3, Search +2, Spot +2. ( Please note that the CotSQ skills are 4 points under-spent in error, but reported here to keep true to the text)

Feats: Stealthy 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 1): Once per day: dancing lights, faerie fire, darkness.

Drow Traits: exaclty as noted by Garnfellow, above.

Possessions (858 gp total value): masterwork chain shirt (250 gp), masterwork buckler (165 gp), masterwork rapier (320 gp), light crossbow (35 gp), 20 bolts (2 gp), drow poison (1d6-3 doses, average = 75 gp), 11 gp.

Banesfinger said:

Again, just to compare Garnfellow's Drow War-1 to what has been done by WotC in their City of the Spider Queen (v3.0E):

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That is very interesting -- much thanks for posting. Hopefully my copy of CotSQ will show up next week.

I believe CotSQ came out well before Level Adjustments were nailed down, which is why our gear levels don't match their levels.

Garnfellow said:

That is very interesting -- I believe CotSQ came out well before Level Adjustments were nailed down, which is why our gear levels don't match their levels.

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Again, as Garnfellow pointed out in an earlier post, there are a few schools of thought as to wealth.

I believe (IMHO), that the authors of CotSQ may not have used the Drow Level Adjustment (+2) in calculating wealth levels. As you can see by Table 4-23 (pg. 127 of the DMG) that this current level of gear is consistant with a level 1 NPC.

Not sure (kindly point it out) if both PCs and/or NPCs get gear adjustments based on Level Adjustments (so far, all I have read it that it is for PCs (not NPCs) but the texts are poorly worded).

Banesfinger said:

Not sure (kindly point it out) if both PCs and/or NPCs get gear adjustments based on Level Adjustments (so far, all I have read it that it is for PCs (not NPCs) but the texts are poorly worded).

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The SRD file on Improving Monsters has this line, which is what I took to heart:

SRD said:

If you choose to equip a monster with gear, use its ECL as its character level for purposes of determining how much equipment it can purchase. Generally, only monsters with an Advancement entry of “By character class” receive NPC gear; other creatures adding character levels should be treated as monsters of the appropriate CR and assigned treasure, not equipment.

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I'm not sure if this passage was pulled from the 3.5 MM or the 3.5 DMG DMG, and I think those books contradict each other on the finer points of monstrous treasure/gear.

Certainly if you use the +2 LA when calculating gear, you get closer to the equipment carried by the drow in D1-2-3.

Typical Female Fighter Progression

The following feat selections varies slightly from what I proposed above for generic female fighters. I decided to de-emphasize the specialty in two-weapon fighting for this generic build in favor of feats that improved mobility and quick attacks.

At the end I give some suggestions for swapping feats to create two-weapon fighter and drow archer builds.

The drow presented here had the following ability scores before racial adjustments: Str 10, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 12.

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Female Drow Fighter 1: CR 2; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 1d10+1; hp 11; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Spd 30 ft; AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+4 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +1 (+1 Fighter); Grp +1; Atk/Full Atk +5 melee (1d6/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+1 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork) or +4 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+1 BAB, +3 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 12; AL CE; SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +1 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Con +1, Dex +3, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +6, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Search +3, Spot +4.

Feats: Stealthy, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 1): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 2,500 gp total value—mithral shirt (1,100 gp), masterwork buckler (165 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow and 10 bolts (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), 222 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 2/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 0/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 2/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 8 (8 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 bonus fighter feat = 2.

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Female Drow Fighter 2: CR 3; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 2d10+2; hp 17; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Spd 30 ft; AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+4 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +2 (+2 Fighter); Grp +2; Atk/Full Atk +7 melee (1d6/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+2 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork, +1 Weapon Focus) or +5 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+2 BAB, +3 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 13; AL CE; SV Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +1 (Fighter F+3, R+0, W+0; Con +1, Dex +3, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +7, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Search +3, Spot +4.

Feats: Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 2): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: (3,300 gp total value): mithral shirt (1,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow and 10 bolts (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), 22 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 0/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 2/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 10 (10 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 2 bonus fighter feats = 3.

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Female Drow Fighter 3: CR 4; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 3d10+3; hp 23; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+4 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +3 (+3 Fighter); Grp +3; Atk/Full Atk +8 melee (1d6+1/19–20, +1 short sword) (+3 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +6 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+3 BAB, +3 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 14; AL CE; SV Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +2 (Fighter F+3, R+1, W+1; Con +1, Dex +3, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +7, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Search +3, Spot +4.

Feats: Dash 3rd level, Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 3): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 4,300 gp total value—mithral shirt (1,100 gp), masterwork buckler (165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow and 10 bolts (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), 22 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 0/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 2/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 12 (12 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 2 bonus fighter feats = 4.

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Female Drow Fighter 4: CR 5; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 4d10+4; hp 30; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 20, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+4 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +4 Dex); BAB +4 (+4 Fighter); Grp +4; Atk/Full Atk +10 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+4 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +9 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+4 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 15; AL CE; SV Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2 (Fighter F+4, R+1, W+1; Con +1, Dex +4, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +8, Listen +5, Move Silently +7, Search +3, Spot +4.

Feats: Dash 3rd level, Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level, Weapon Specialization (short sword).

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 4): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 5,600 gp total value—mithral shirt (1,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), 22 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 2/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Ride 0 ranks (+4 Dex), Search 2/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 14 (14 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 3 bonus fighter feats = 5.

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Female Drow Fighter 5: CR 6; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 5d10+5; hp 37; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 21, touch 14, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +4 Dex); BAB +5 (+5 Fighter); Grp +5; Atk/Full Atk +11 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+5 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +10 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+5 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 16; AL CE; SV Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2 (Fighter F+4, R+1, W+1; Con +1, Dex +4, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +8, Listen +5, Move Silently +7, Search +4, Spot +4.

Feats: Dash 3rd level, Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level, Weapon Specialization (short sword).

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 5): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 7,200 gp total value—+1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), potion of spider climb (300 gp), 2 potions of cure light wounds (50 gp each), 147 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 2/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Ride 0 ranks (+4 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 2/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 16 (16 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 3 bonus fighter feats = 5.

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Female Drow Fighter 6: CR 7; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 6d10+6; hp 43; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 21, touch 14, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +4 Dex); BAB +6 (+6 Fighter); Grp +6; Atk +12 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+6 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +11 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+6 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +12/+7 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+6 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 17; AL CE; SV Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +3 (Fighter F+5, R+2, W+2; Con +1, Dex +4, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +8 (+13 with cloak drawn), Listen +5, Move Silently +7, Search +4, Spot +5.

Feats: Combat Reflexes 6th level, Dash 3rd level, Dodge 6th level, Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level, Weapon Specialization (short sword).

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 6): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 9,400 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), +1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), 2 potions of cure light wounds (50 gp each), 147 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 2/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Ride 0 ranks (+4 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 18 (18 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 4 bonus fighter feats = 7.

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Female Drow Fighter 7: CR 8; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 7d10+7; hp 50; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 21, touch 14, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +4 Dex); BAB +7 (+7 Fighter); Grp +7; Atk +13 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+7 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +12 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+7 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +13/+8 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+7 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 18; AL CE; SV Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +3 (Fighter F+5, R+2, W+2; Con +1, Dex +4, Wis +1); Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +8 (+13 with cloak drawn), Listen +5, Move Silently +12, Search +5, Spot +5.

Feats: Combat Reflexes 6th level, Dash 3rd level, Dodge 6th level, Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level, Weapon Specialization (short sword).

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 7): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 12,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), potion of spider climb (300 gp), 47 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 2/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+4 Dex), Search 6/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+1 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 4 bonus fighter feats = 7.

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Female Drow Fighter 8: CR 9; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 8d10+8; hp 56; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 22, touch 14, flat-footed 18 (+6 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +4 Dex); BAB +8 (+8 Fighter); Grp +8; Atk +14 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+8 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +13 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+8 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +14/+9 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+8 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 19; AL CE; SV Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4 (Fighter F+6, R+2, W+2; Con +1, Dex +4, Wis +2); Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +8 (+13 with cloak drawn), Listen +6, Move Silently +12, Search +6, Spot +6.

Feats: Combat Reflexes 6th level, Dash 3rd level, Dodge 6th level, Mobility 8th level, Stealthy 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level, Weapon Specialization (short sword).

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 8): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 16,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +2 mithral shirt (5,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), potions of spider climb (300 gp) and cure serious wounds (750 gp), 297 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 4/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+2 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 2/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+4 Dex), Search 8/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+2 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 22 (22 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 5 bonus fighter feats = 8.

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Female Drow Fighter 9: CR 10; Medium Humanoid (elf); HD 9d10+9; hp 63; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Spd 35 ft; AC 21, touch 14, flat-footed 17 (+6 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +4 Dex); BAB +9 (+9 Fighter); Grp +9; Atk +16 melee (1d6+4/19–20, +1 short sword) (+9 BAB, +4 Dex, +2 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus) or +14 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+9 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +16/+11 melee (1d6+4/19–20, +1 short sword) (+9 BAB, +4 Dex, +2 short sword, +1 Weapon Focus); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 20; AL CE; SV Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +5 (Fighter F+6, R+3, W+3; Con +1, Dex +4, Wis +2); Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 14.

Skills: Hide +9 (+12 with cloak drawn), Listen +6, Move Silently +12, Search +6, Spot +6.

Feats: Combat Reflexes 6th level, Dash 3rd level, Dodge 6th level, Mobility 8th level, Stealthy 1st level, Spring Attack 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level, Weapon Focus (short sword) 2nd level, Weapon Specialization (short sword).

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 9): Once per day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 21,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +2 mithral shirt (5,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +2 short sword (8,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), potion of spider climb (300 gp), 2 potions of cure light wounds (50 gp each), 47 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+0 Str), Craft (any) 0 ranks (+0 Int), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Hide 6/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy), Intimidate 0 ranks (+2 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+0 Str), Listen 4/2 ranks (+2 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 2/2 ranks (+4 Dex, +2 Stealthy, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+4 Dex), Search 8/2 ranks (+0 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+2 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+0 Str) = 20 (24 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 5 bonus fighter feats = 9.

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SUGGESTED FEAT SUBSTITUTIONS:

Archer Build: Substitute Point Blank Shot for Weapon Finesse; Weapon Focus (composite shortbow) for Weapon Focus (short sword); Weapon Focus (composite shortbow) for Weapon Specialization (short sword); Rapid Shot for Combat Reflexes, Shot on the Run for Spring Attack.

Two-Weapon Fighter Build: Substitute Two-Weapon Fighting for Stealthy, Improved Buckler Defense for Dodge, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting for Mobility, Double Hit for Spring Attack

Thoughts on converting drow clerics (and not to goodness and light)

As I get ready to do up a generic female drow cleric progression, it’s clear that there are a few wrinkles to be addressed that didn’t come up when working on the other classes. The cleric class has undergone some pretty dramatic changes between 1st edition, 2nd edition, and 3e.

The clerics of the original D1-2-3 were just like any other evil clerics in 1st edition AD&D. There were no specialty priests; all clerics used the same spell list and wielded maces.

Second edition had specialty priests of Lolth with some interesting specialty powers: immunity to spider venom, a dominate person spell-like ability, detect lies, ability to transform into a spider, etc.

We also saw a growing divergence between how the Forgotten Realms and other settings handle drow, Lolth, and her priesthood. Monster Mythology and Drow of the Underdark both feature similar but different versions of Lolth and her specialty priests.

Fast forward to 3e. I understand that the Forgotten Realms version of Lolth has her domains as Darkness, Drow, and Spiders; her favored weapon is a dagger. The generic D&D version of Lolth from Deities and Demigods has her domains as Chaos, Destruction, Evil, and Trickery; her favorite weapon is a whip.

Now, I hate a great many of the things done to the drow in the Forgotten Realms setting (c.f. Do'Urden, Drizzt). But there have also been some very good things done there that could be plundered for our conversion. Drow of the Underdark, if you can get past the awkward Elminister framing device, is a dang good book.

So, when converting clerics of D1-2-3 I want to keep close to the feel of the original modules while using 3e rules, and if possible I would just as soon add in newer elements from 2nd edition and 3e if it improves the overall work. The key is to have new stuff that does not contradict anything in the original.

There were no clerical domains in 1st edition, so we have a lot of freedom in choosing Lolth’s domains for the conversion. All of the domains in Deities and Demigods and Forgotten Realms make sense, and I suppose one could use all seven of them, though that seems a bit much. The Drow and Spider domains look like this:

Drow Domain
Granted Powers: Free Lightning Reflexes Feat.
Drow Domain Spells
1. Cloak of Dark Power
2. Clairvoyance
3. Suggestion
4. Discern Lies
5. Spider Form
6. Greater Dispelling
7. Word of Chaos
8. Greater Planar Ally
9. Gate

Spider Domain
Granted Powers: Rebuke or command spiders as an evil cleric rebukes or commands undead. Use this ability a number of times equal to three + your Charisma modifier.
Spider Domain Spells
1. Spider Climb
2. Summon Swarm
3. Phantom Steed*
4. Giant Vermin*
5. Insect Plague*
6. Spider Curse
7. Sone Spiders
8. Creeping Doom*
9. Spider Shapes
*Arachnids only.

I really like the Spider domain, and I sort-of-like the Drow domain, though I have no idea what that cloak of dark power spell does.

I am not a big fan of Lolth having Destruction or Trickery as her domain: they work, but both feel like a bit of a stretch. If you chuck those two out, that leaves us with Chaos, Darkness, Drow, Evil, and Spiders. If I had to drop one of those, it would probably be Chaos: I think of Lolth as more evil than chaotic, and the drow are neutral evil in 3e (even if I’m converting the Vault drow as CE). So the domains that leaves me with are Darkness, Drow, Evil, and Spiders. I’d love to hear other opinions.

The favored weapon of Lolth is a tougher question: dagger or whip? Many drow clerics in D1-2-3 have daggers as a back-up weapon along with their mace, and since a dagger is a simple weapon you don’t have to burn a feat in order to be proficient with it. Daggers also fit the back-stabbing, biting nature of Lolth.

Whips as a favored weapon for Lolth’s clerics is, I think, new to 3e. (Though I can remember a weird snake-headed whip magical item that was used by high priestesses in 2nd edition.) So it doesn’t have a lot of game history. A whip’s an exotic weapon, so a single-classed drow cleric would have to be 2nd level before she could take Exotic Weapon Proficiency and even use the darn thing. So there’s that. But the nifty entangling ability of a whip does nicely mimic Lolth’s webs, so there is a certain coolness factor to having a whip.

But on balance, having dagger as the favored weapon of Lolth probably makes for less hassles and is closest to the original text. But I can be persuaded otherwise . . .

Daggers, definitely. Whips make no sense, in my opinion. How does one wield a whip in the confined space of the Underdark? I'm not up on my 3e rules, but how can a whip harm an armored foe, anyway?

Gentlegamer said:

Daggers, definitely. Whips make no sense, in my opinion. How does one wield a whip in the confined space of the Underdark? I'm not up on my 3e rules, but how can a whip harm an armored foe, anyway?

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I think that's settled, then. All singled classed clerics will use daggers as Lolth's favored weapon.

Late last night it did occur to me that there are lots of female fighter/clerics in D1-2-3, and with the extra fighter feats a whip proficiency wouldn't be such a hardship. One could imagine a couple of different clerical orders of Lolth, one focusing on the dagger, the other on the whip. I'll probably shelve this idea until we start tearing into the conversions.

Typical Male Fighter/Wizard Progression

Male Drow Fighter 1: CR 2; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10; hp 10; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+4 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +1 (+1 Fighter); Grp +2; Atk/Full Atk +5 melee (1d6+1/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+1 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork) or +4 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+1 BAB, +3 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 12; AL CE; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +0 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Hide +5, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Search +7, Spot +4.

Feats: Improved Initiative 1st level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 1): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 2,500 gp total value—mithral shirt (1,100 gp), masterwork buckler (165 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow and 10 bolts (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), 222 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+3 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 bonus fighter = 2.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 1: CR 3; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 1d4; hp 12; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+4 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +1 (+1 Fighter, +0 Wizard); Grp +2; Atk/Full Atk +5 melee (1d6+1/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+1 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork) or +4 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+1 BAB, +3 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 13; AL CE; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+0, R+0, W+2; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +4, Hide +5, Knowledge (arcana) +4, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Search +7, Spot +4.

Feats: Improved Initiative 1st level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 2): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 1, DC 13 + spell level): 3/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 3,300 gp total value—mithral shirt (1,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow and 10 bolts (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 7 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+3 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 4 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 0 ranks (+3 Int), Knowledge (arcana) 1 ranks (+3 Int), Spellcraft 0 ranks (+3 Int) = 5 (5 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 bonus fighter, 1 bonus wizard = 3.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 2: CR 4; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 2d4; hp 15; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +2 (+1 Fighter, +1 Wizard); Grp +3; Atk/Full Atk +6 melee (1d6+1/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+2 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork) or +5 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+2 BAB, +3 Dex); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 14; AL CE; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +3 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+0, R+0, W+3; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +5, Decipher Script +4, Hide +6, Knowledge (arcana) +4, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Search +7, Spellcraft +4, Spot +4.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 3): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 2, DC 13 + spell level): 4/3.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 4,300 gp total value—+1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), hand crossbow and 10 bolts (101 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 7 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+3 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 5 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 1 ranks (+3 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 1 ranks (+3 Int), Spellcraft 1 ranks (+3 Int) = 10 (10 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 bonus fighter, 1 bonus wizard = 4.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 3: CR 5; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 3d4; hp 17; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +2 (+1 Fighter, +1 Wizard); Grp +3; Atk/Full Atk +6 melee (1d6+1/19–20, masterwork short sword) (+2 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork) or +6 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+2 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 15; AL CE; SV Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +4 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+3; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0; +1 cloak of resistance); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +6, Decipher Script +6, Hide +6, Knowledge (arcana) +6, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Search +8, Spellcraft +6, Spot +4.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 4): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 3, DC 14 + spell level): 4/3/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 5,600 gp total value—cloak of resistance +1, +1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), masterwork short sword (310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 7 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 6 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 2 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 2 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 2 ranks (+4 Int) = 16 (16 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 bonus fighter, 1 bonus wizard = 4.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 4: CR 6; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 4d4; hp 20; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +3 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard); Grp +4; Atk/Full Atk +7 melee (1d6+2/19–20, +1 short sword) (+3 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword) or +6 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+3 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 16; AL CE; SV Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +4 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +7, Decipher Script +7, Hide +6, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Listen +5, Move Silently +6, Search +8, Spellcraft +7, Spot +4.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 5): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 4, DC 14 + spell level): 4/4/3.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 7,200 gp total value—+1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), scroll of darkness, invisibility, hypnotic pattern, and levitation (300 gp), 2 potions of cure light wounds (50 gp each), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 132 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 7 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 3 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 3 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 3 ranks (+4 Int) = 22 (22 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 bonus fighter, 1 bonus wizard = 4.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5: CR 7; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 6; hp 28; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +3 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard); Grp +4; Atk/Full Atk +7 melee (1d6+2/19–20, +1 short sword) (+3 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword) or +7 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+3 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 17; AL CE; SV Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +4 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +8, Decipher Script +8, Hide +6 (+11 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +8, Listen +5, Move Silently +6, Search +9, Spellcraft +8, Spot +4.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 6): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 5, DC 14 + spell level): 4/4/3/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 9,400 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), +1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), scroll of darkness, invisibility, and levitation (225 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 7 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int) = 28 (28 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 6.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 1: CR 8; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 1d6 plus 7; hp 32; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +4 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +1 Eldritch Knight); Grp +5; Atk/Full Atk +8 melee (1d6+2/19–20, +1 short sword) (+4 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword) or +8 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+4 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 18; AL CE; SV Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +4 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+2, R+0, W+0; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +9, Decipher Script +9, Hide +6 (+11 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +9, Listen +5, Move Silently +11, Search +9, Spellcraft +11, Spot +5.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 7): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 5, DC 14 + spell level): 4/4/3/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 12,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +1 mithral shirt (2,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), potion of spider climb (300 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 32 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 1 ranks, Decipher Script 1 ranks, Hide 0/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 1 ranks, Listen 0/2 ranks, Move Silently 0/2 ranks, Search 0/2 ranks, Spellcraft 1 ranks, Spot 2/2 ranks = 6 (6 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 7.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 2: CR 9; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 2d6 plus 8; hp 37; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +5 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +2 Eldritch Knight); Grp +7; Atk/Full Atk +9 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+5 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword) or +9 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+5 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 19; AL CE; SV Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +4 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+3, R+0, W+0; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +10, Decipher Script +10, Hide +6 (+11 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +9, Listen +6, Move Silently +11, Search +9, Spellcraft +11, Spot +6.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 8): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 6, DC 14 + spell level): 4/4/4/3.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 16,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +2 mithral shirt (5,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), scroll of fireball and gaseous form (375 gp), potion of cure serious wounds (750 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 215 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 2 ranks, Decipher Script 2 ranks, Hide 0/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 1 ranks, Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 0/2 ranks, Search 0/2 ranks, Spellcraft 1 ranks, Spot 4/2 ranks = 12 (12 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 7.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 3: CR 10; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 3d6 plus 9; hp 41; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18 (+6 mithral shirt, +2 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +6 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +3 Eldritch Knight); Grp +8; Atk +10 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+6 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword) or +10 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+6 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +10/+5 melee (1d6+3/19–20, +1 short sword) (+6 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 short sword); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 20; AL CE; SV Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +5 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+3, R+1, W+1; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +11, Decipher Script +10, Hide +7 (+12 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +10, Listen +6, Move Silently +12, Search +9, Spellcraft +11, Spot +6.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Spell Focus (evocation) 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 9): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 7, DC 14 + spell level): 4/5/4/3/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 21,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +2 mithral shirt (5,100 gp), +1 buckler (1,165 gp), +1 short sword (2,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), wand of web (4,500 gp), scroll of ice storm and dimension door (700 gp), potions of cure serious wounds (750 gp) and spider climb (300 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 82 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 3 ranks, Decipher Script 2 ranks, Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 2 ranks, Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 0/2 ranks, Spellcraft 1 ranks, Spot 4/2 ranks = 18 (18 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 7.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 4: CR 11; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 4d6 plus 10; hp 46; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 22, touch 13, flat-footed 19 (+6 mithral shirt, +3 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +7 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +4 Eldritch Knight); Grp +9; Atk +12 melee (1d6+4/19–20, +2 short sword) (+7 BAB, +3 Dex, +2 short sword) or +11 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+7 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +12/+7 melee (1d6+4/19–20, +2 short sword) (+7 BAB, +3 Dex, +2 short sword); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 21; AL CE; SV Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +5 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+4, R+1, W+1; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +12, Decipher Script +10, Hide +7 (+12 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +10, Listen +6, Move Silently +12, Search +11, Spellcraft +12, Spot +6.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Spell Focus (evocation) 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 10): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 8, DC 14 + spell level): 4/5/4/4/3.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 27,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +2 mithral shirt (5,100 gp), +2 buckler (4,165 gp), +2 short sword (8,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), wand of magic missile (3rd) (2,250 gp), potions of spider climb (300 gp) and cure serious wounds (750 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 32 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 4 ranks, Decipher Script 2 ranks, Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 2 ranks, Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 4/2 ranks, Spellcraft 2 ranks, Spot 4/2 ranks = 24 (24 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 7.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 5: CR 12; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 5d6 plus 11; hp 50; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 23, touch 13, flat-footed 20 (+7 mithral shirt, +3 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +8 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +5 Eldritch Knight); Grp +10; Atk +13 melee (1d6+4/19–20, +2 short sword) (+8 BAB, +3 Dex, +2 short sword) or +12 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+8 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +13/+8 melee (1d6+4/19–20, +2 short sword) (+8 BAB, +3 Dex, +2 short sword); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 22; AL CE; SV Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +5 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+4, R+1, W+1; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +13, Decipher Script +11, Hide +7 (+12 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +10, Listen +7, Move Silently +12, Search +11, Spellcraft +12, Spot +7.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Spell Focus (evocation) 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 11): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 9, DC 14 + spell level): 4/5/5/4/3/1.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 35,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +3 mithral shirt (10,100 gp), +2 buckler (4,165 gp), +2 short sword (8,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), wand of web (4,500 gp), scroll of cloudkill and teleport (1,125 gp), potion of cure serious wounds (750 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 32 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 5 ranks, Decipher Script 3 ranks, Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 2 ranks, Listen 4/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 4/2 ranks, Spellcraft 2 ranks, Spot 6/2 ranks = 24 (30 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 7.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 6: CR 13; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 6d6 plus 12; hp 55; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 24, touch 13, flat-footed 21 (+7 mithral shirt, +4 buckler, +3 Dex); BAB +9 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +6 Eldritch Knight); Grp +11; Atk +15 melee (1d6+5/19–20, +3 short sword) (+9 BAB, +3 Dex, +3 short sword) or +13 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+9 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +15/+10 melee (1d6+5/19–20, +3 short sword) (+9 BAB, +3 Dex, +3 short sword); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 23; AL CE; SV Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +6 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+5, R+2, W+2; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +14, Decipher Script +11, Hide +7 (+12 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +11, Listen +8, Move Silently +12, Search +11, Spellcraft +12, Spot +8.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Quicken Spell 12th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Spell Focus (evocation) 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 12): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 10, DC 14 + spell level): 4/5/5/4/4/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 45,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +3 mithral shirt (10,100 gp), +3 buckler (9,165 gp), +3 short sword (18,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (4 doses, 300 gp), potions of spider climb (300 gp) and cure serious wounds (750 gp), scroll of ice storm (350 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 7 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 6 ranks, Decipher Script 3 ranks, Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 3 ranks, Listen 6/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 4/2 ranks, Spellcraft 2 ranks, Spot 8/2 ranks = 36 (36 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 1 at 12th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 8.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 7: CR 14; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 7d6 plus 13; hp 59; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 26, touch 14, flat-footed 23 (+7 mithral shirt, +5 buckler, +3 Dex, +1 ring of protection); BAB +10 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +7 Eldritch Knight); Grp +11; Atk +16 melee (1d6+5/19–20, +3 short sword) (+10 BAB, +3 Dex, +3 short sword) or +14 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+10 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +16/+11 melee (1d6+5/19–20, +3 short sword) (+10 BAB, +3 Dex, +3 short sword); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 24; AL CE; SV Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +6 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+5, R+2, W+2; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +15, Decipher Script +11, Hide +8 (+13 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +11, Listen +8, Move Silently +13, Search +11, Spellcraft +13, Spot +8.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Quicken Spell 12th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Spell Focus (evocation) 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 13): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 11, DC 14 + spell level): 4/5/5/5/4/2/1.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 59,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +3 mithral shirt (10,100 gp), +4 buckler (16,165 gp), +3 short sword (18,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), ring of protection +1 (2,000 gp), wand of web (4,500 gp), scroll of chain lightning and shadow walk (1,650 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 182 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+4 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+4 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+4 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+4 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 7 ranks, Decipher Script 3 ranks, Hide 4/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 3 ranks, Listen 6/2 ranks, Move Silently 4/2 ranks, Search 4/2 ranks, Spellcraft 3 ranks, Spot 8/2 ranks = 42 (42 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 1 at 12th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 8.

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Male Drow Fighter 1/Wizard 5/Eldritch Knight 8: CR 15; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 1d10 plus 5d4 plus 8d6 plus 14; hp 64; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft; AC 28, touch 15, flat-footed 25 (+8 mithral shirt, +5 buckler, +3 Dex, +2 ring of protection); BAB +11 (+1 Fighter, +2 Wizard, +8 Eldritch Knight); Grp +11; Atk +17 melee (1d6+5/19–20, +3 short sword) (+11 BAB, +3 Dex, +3 short sword) or +15 ranged (1d4, hand crossbow) (+11 BAB, +3 Dex, +1 masterwork); Full Atk +17/+12/+7 melee (1d6+5/19–20, +3 short sword) (+11 BAB, +3 Dex, +3 short sword); SA poison, spell-like abilities, spells; SQ darkvision 120 ft, drow traits, spell resistance 25; AL CE; SV Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +6 (Fighter F+2, R+0, W+0; Wizard F+1, R+1, W+4; Eldritch Knight F+6, R+2, W+2; Con +0, Dex +3, Wis +0); Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 21, Wis 10, Cha 10.

Skills: Concentration +16, Decipher Script +13, Hide +8 (+13 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +12, Listen +9, Move Silently +13, Search +12, Spellcraft +14, Spot +9.

Feats: Combat Casting 3rd level, Combat Expertise 7th level, Empower Spell 6th level, Improved Initiative 1st level, Improved Toughness 6th level, Quicken Spell 12th level, Scribe Scroll 2nd level, Spell Focus (evocation) 9th level, Weapon Finesse 1st level.

Spell-Like Abilities (caster level 14): 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows.

Wizard Spells (caster level 12, DC 15 + spell level): 4/6/5/5/4/4/2.

Drow Traits: Immunity to sleep spells and effects, +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects; +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities. +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

Possessions: 77,000 gp total value—drow cloak (2,500 gp), drow boots (2,500 gp), +4 mithral shirt (17,100 gp), +4 buckler (16,165 gp), +3 short sword (18,310 gp), masterwork dagger (302 gp), masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts (401 gp), drow poison (5 doses, 375 gp), ring of protection +2 (8,000 gp), headband of intellect +2 (reflected in statistics above) (4,000 gp), wand of web (4,500 gp), scroll of chain lightning and shadow walk (3,300 gp), potion of cure serious wounds (750 gp), wizard’s spellbook (15 gp), 283 gp.

Skills (Fighter): Climb 0 ranks (+1 Str), Handle Animal 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Intimidate 0 ranks (+0 Cha), Jump 0 ranks (+1 Str), Hide 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex), Listen 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Move Silently 4/2 ranks (+3 Dex, +5 drow boots), Ride 0 ranks (+3 Dex), Search 4/2 ranks (+5 Int, +2 racial bonus), Spot 4/2 ranks (+0 Wis, +2 racial bonus), Swim 0 ranks (+1 Str) = 20 (20 skill points)

Skills (Wizard): Concentration 8 ranks (+0 Con), Decipher Script 4 ranks (+5 Int), Hide 2/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks (+5 Int), Listen 2/2 ranks, Move Silently 2/2 ranks, Search 2/2 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks (+5 Int, +2 synergy) = 28 (28 skill points)

Skills (Eldritch Knight): Concentration 8 ranks, Decipher Script 4 ranks, Hide 4/2 ranks, Knowledge (arcana) 3 ranks, Listen 8/2 ranks, Move Silently 4/2 ranks, Search 4/2 ranks, Spellcraft 3 ranks, Spot 10/2 ranks = 42 (42 skill points)

NOTE: Number of feats is derived as follows: 1 at 1st, 1 at 3rd, 1 at 6th, 1 at 9th, 1 at 12th, 2 bonus fighter, 2 bonus wizard = 8.

Conversion Status

I’ll be busy over the next week prepping for games on Monday and Friday, so I probably won’t get much done on the conversion in that time. I need to finish the typical female drow cleric progression and then I can tackle the Kuo-Toans. While it’s an initial pain to do these generic progressions, once done the actual conversions go very quickly.

I’ve already begun to convert some encounter areas, and so far it looks like most of the encounters leading up to the Shrine of the Kuo-Toa range from around EL 10 to EL 13, which is in the zone. My copy of the Tome of Horrors is getting a good workout, providing stats on lurkers above, giant slugs, and trappers.

Looking ahead, the single biggest problem in converting all of D1-2-3 is probably resolving what the heck to do with the lich Asberdies in the troglodyte warrens. A 3e lich 20th-level wizard is epic territory: CR 24, so far beyond the capabilities of the PCs as to be ridiculous. The question to be answered is, what is the purpose of this encounter? The old school modules occasionally featured super-powerful monsters that Players Were Not Meant to F$#@% With. I think their sole purpose was to screw foolhardy players. Ever had a PC become lunch to the owlbear from B2, The Keep on the Borderlands?

If this is the purpose of the lich encounter, then you could just convert him over, level for level, and say a prayer for your players. Personally, I wouldn’t bother: I’d either ignore the lich altogether or treat him like I do godlike beings: no stats needed. Basically, whatever they want to do, they do.

But, on the other hand, high level wizards and liches had far fewer hit points and resources in 1st edition. Was Asberdies intended to be a very, very tough encounter that could, with much luck and intelligent play, be defeated? In which case one might convert him as, say, a lich 13th-level wizard, which would be a CR 17 encounter. Still extremely deadly, but at least possible. It’s something to think about.