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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Iron_Chef" data-source="post: 828746" data-attributes="member: 4530">ARCANE MANIPULATOR (Flavor Class)The arcane manipulator uses his powers ofsuggestion to influence others to do his bidding.This can be for good or evil ends, although thereare more evil arcane manipulators than goodand the class has a sinister reputation as a result.The stereotypical arcane manipulator is an evilcourt wizard secretly ruling a kingdom throughan unsuspecting puppet leige. Enchantmentschool specialists are especially drawn to thepath of the arcane manipulator.BAB: +0 Fort: +0 Ref +0 Will: +2Special: The arcane manipulator must choosean arcane spellcasting class. He must eitheralready have a level in that class or take it as hisnext class. He gains +1 caster level in that class.Class Skills: Bluff, Concentration, Diplomacy,Intimidate, Gather Information, Knowledge(Arcana), Scry, Spellcraft.Skill Points: 6 + Int mod.Manipulate (sp): Once per week, the CourtMage may cast an undetectable quickenedsuggestion on any one target he cancommunicate with verbally or telepathically. Asave is allowed as normal. The arcanemanipulator adds both his Intelligence andCharisma modifiers (if positive) to the DC ofthis ability.ARTISAN (Flavor Class)The Artisan makes a living of creating beautifulpieces of art, though they are of little practicalvalue.BAB: +0 Fort: +0 Ref: +0 Will: +2Skills: Craft (any five), Knowledge(Arts &Artisans)Skill Points: 6 + Int mod.Craft Masterpiece (ex): When using his craftskills to create a non-functional object, theArtisan may, provided the object’s base price ingp does not exceed 500 per character level,choose one of the following: doing so in half thenormal time, or spending only half the normalamount of raw material.COURT MAGUS (Flavor Class)The Court Magus has spent at least a year as ina court, serving as an advisor, or an assistant toan advisor, on matters arcane and otherwise. Inaddition to traditional european style courts,other possibilities include the courts of apriest-king ruling a theocracy, a barbarianwarlord, an appointed ruler, a magocracy oreven a coucil of ruling noble families.BAB: +0 Saves: Fort: +0 Ref +0 Will: +2HD: d4Special: The court magus must choose aspellcasting class. He must either already have alevel in that class or take it as his next class.Any spell caster type, divine or arcane, isacceptable.Class Skills: Bluff, Concentration, Diplomacy,Gather Information. Innuendo, Knowledge(Administration, Arcana, Court, Geography,Nobility), Scry, Sense Motive, Spellcraft.Skill Points: 8 + Int modifier (x4 if CourtMagus is the character’s first character level)Knowledge (Court): This skill applies to aspecific institution, which is one of the primarybodies (if not the primary body) of rulership of acountry. The court will often be centered arounda specific individual, family or other selectgroup. This skill encompases the history,individuals, power groups, heraldy, fashion,customs, laws and procedures of the court inquestion. Special: 5+ ranks in Knowledge (Court) of +5provides a +2 synergy bonus to Knowledge(Nobility) skills possessed by the character.CLASS FEATURES Magical Training: A court magus continues (ordevelopes) their magical training, whilefocusing on understanding the intricacies of thecourt. While they do not progess as far in theirpower as if they focused solely on magic they doimprove. A court magus is considered 1 casterlevel higher for determining spell effects,including damage, duration, range, etc as wellas caster level for dispelling and the creation ofmagical items. Their number of spells known (ifapplicable) and spells per day do not improve.(Ex: Goran Stoutfinger, a dwarven CourtMagus/sorc 5, casts an endurance spell onhimself, it lasts for 6 hours and otherwisefunctions as a spell cast by a 6th level caster. Hedoes not know fireball or any other 3rd levelspells, however, until he advances to 6th levelsorc, when he gains spells as a normal 6th levelcaster.)Exception: A 1st level character whose onlylevel is Court Magus gains the spells per level &spells known of an apprentice character (forgetwhat they're called, from the DMG), and castspells as 1st level casters. From second level onthey function as normal.Apprehend The Invisible Thread: A courtmagus has been trained to be keenly attuned tothe tell-tale signs of magical influence. Afterinteracting with someone who is, or has been,under the influence of a spell with the charm orcompulsion descriptor within the last 24 hours,the court magus may automatically make aSense Motive check (rolled by the DM) to noticesomething is amiss. The difficulty is the originalDC of the spell + the influencing caster'sCharisma modifier (if positive). If a magus whois aware of magical influence (through thisability or other means) may spend a minute inconversation with the affected person todetermine the extent and sort of influenceexercised. The DC is equal to the DC to noticethe effect +5. They may also attempt todetermine who the influencing individual is, at aDC is equal to the DC to notice the effect +10.Cool Facade: The Court Magus can fall back ontheir courtly experience to remain in control ofthemselves and unruffled even in tryingcircumstances. They receive a +2 bonus to resistmind effecting spells. Any attempt to intimidatethem has the DC raised by two as well.Permanent Skills: A court magus gains accessto two skills of their choice from the CourtMagus skill list as permenent class skills.DECEIVER (Flavor Class)This flavor class is a little less specific in itsnature than most, but can be used to representany swindler/con man, schemer, spy,gold-digger or lothario. Basically anyone whomakes a living by deceiving others of their trueintentions.BAB: +0HD: d4Saves: Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +2Class Skills: Bluff, Diplomacy, Disguise,Gather Information, Intimidate, Sense Motive.Skill Points: 8 + Int mod.Class Abilities: Quick Tongue, Clever Mind: The deceiver ispracticed in the art of manipulating others andreading their emotions. She gains a +2competence bonus to Bluff, Diplomacy, GatherInformation, Intimidate and Sense Motive.Permanent Skills (ex): Your Deceiver classskills remain class skills regardless of class.GLADIATOR (Flavor Class)BAB: +1HD: d10Saves: Fortitude +1, Reflex +1, Will +0.Class Skills: Bluff, Intimidate. These becomeclass skills regardless of class.Skill Points: 4 + Int mod.Weapons & Armor: The gladiator is proficientwith all simple and martial weapons (exceptbows), light armor and shields.Class Abilities:Exotic Weapon Master (ex): The gladiatorgains the exotic weapon proficiency in any oneexotic weapon of his choice, which is consideredhis "trademark" weapon in the mind of thecrowd.Center of Attention (ex): If there one or moresentient creatures watching him fight (and notparticipating in the battle themselves), thegladiator receives a +2 circumstance bonus toattack and damage rolls. Permanent Skills (ex): Your class skills remainclass skills regardless of class.HERALD (Flavor Class) The Herald travels to faraway lands as diplomatand messenger in personal union, braving thedangers of the road.BAB: +1Saves: Fort +1, Will +1Class Skills: Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate,Sense Motive, Knowledge (Nobility),Knowledge (History). Skill Points: 6 + Int mod.Permanent Skills: The Herald may choose anyfour skills from the above list to be permanentclass skills.Herald's Call (sp): The Herald can draw uponthe power of his lord. Once per day per 4character levels, the Herald may, as a free actionstun one person of fewer HD for one round (Willsave DC 10 + 1/2 Herald's character levels +Cha Modifier) or add a +4 bonus to a Intimidatecheck. The Herald must be able to speak andgesture to use this ability.LEGIONNAIRE (Flavor Class)Alignment: Any lawfulHD: d10BAB: +1Saves: Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +1Class Skills: Knowledge (any military),Profession (mercenary or soldier) Skill points per level: 4 + Int mod.Weapons & Armor: As fighter.Class Abilities:Formation Fighting (ex): When fighting information, all members of the formation receivea +2 morale bonus to attack rolls and +2circumstance bonus to AC. Formation is definedas anytime two or more legionaires are fightingadjacent to each other (within 5 ft.). When theentire formation launches a thrown weapon,each of them receives a +2 bonus to their rangedattack roll. Facing is not important so long asthey remain within 5 ft. of each other.Legionaires can fight alongside those withoutthis class, but in that case, their bonuses are allhalved (reduced to +1).Permanent Skills (ex): Your class skills remainclass skills regardless of class.LIBRARIAN (Flavor Class) The librarian is any individual who writesthings down, keeps track of books, or suchlike.BAB: +0Saves: +0 Fort, +0 Ref, +1 WillSkills: 6 + Int mod skill points. Craft, DecipherScript, Knowledge (Any, bought individually),Profession.Book Lore (Ex): The librarian gains a +1 bonusto Decipher Script, Profession (Scribe), and anyKnowledge skill of their choice. In addition, thelibrarian learns one new language for free.Arcane Writings (Sp): The librarian can castread magic three times per day as a spell-likeability.MASTER CHEF (Flavor Class)A master chef is a character thoroughly devotedto the culinary arts. They often act as the headsof staff at castles, culinary academies andmansions. Some master chefs have even turnedtheir skills into a performance art.HD: d6Saves: Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +1Class Skills: Appraise, Concentration, Craft(foodstuffs), Knowledge (Culinary Arts),Profession (chef)Skill Points: 6 + Int mod.Weapon & Armor Proficiency: All masterchefs are proficient in the cleaver (tiny simpleweapon, 1d4 slashing, Crit. 20/x4), dagger, andclub. Master chefs are not proficient in armor orshields of any kind.Class Skills: Appraise, Concentration, Craft(foodstuffs), Knowledge (culinary) andProfession (chef) are forever class skills of themaster chef.Iron Gut: Master chefs are accustomed totasting unusual spices and bizarre plants inorder to find the perfect ingredients. All masterchefs get a +2 bonus to Fortitude saves madeagainst poison.Skill Under Pressure: Master chefs are skilledat producing excellent results under conditionsother chefs would buckle in. They gain a +2bonus to all Profession (chef) checks madewithin a strict time limit, and a +2 bonus toCraft (foodstuffs) checks made with restricted,or required, ingredients.NOBLE (Flavor Class)A Noble is a member of the landed gentry, onewho achieves a position of political influencethrough birth or through deeds. A Noble alwaysbegins their career in nobility as a Lord of theManor, meaning they own and control thesmallest unit of defined land, a Manor.A new noble’s title is “Lord” and he swearsallegiance and fealty to the Count in charge ofthe county in which his manor lies.Adventuring:Most nobles feel their place is at home,managing their holdings, participating in localintrigues, and growing rich. Other nobles,particularly the younger ones, feel stifled bytheir castle or mansion walls and yearn toadventure. These traveling nobles appoint alieutenant or viscount to manage their affairswhile they are abroad.Adventuring nobles generally do not flaunt theirposition, though it is likely that they will berecognized (at least near their home lands)unless traveling incognito.Abilities:Nobles rely upon their charisma more than anyother skill; their social interactions are key totheir ability to retain their noble position. Noblesalso pride themselves on their intellect,particularly because they tend to have a widevariety of interests and skills, and a highintelligence allows them to dabble in theirworldly interests more. Wisdom is important toa noble because those with strong willpowers areless likely to corrupt themselves and alienate ordenigrate their constituents. A noble can gainrespect among his people by appearing sound ofbody, so a decent constitution score is desirable.Likewise, strength and grace can sway those noteasily swayed by words alone.Alignment: any LawfulHit Die: d6Class Skills: Diplomacy (Cha)*, Intimidate(Cha)*, Knowledge (Economics) (Int)*,Knowledge (Politics) (Int)*, Listen (Wis), Profession (Noble) (Wis)*, Ride (Dex), UseRope (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis)*, Spot (Wis),Swim (Str)Base Attack Bonus: +0Saves: Fortitude: +0, Reflex: +0, Will: +2Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Nobles areproficient with simple weapons and one martialweapon of their choice, as well as with lightarmor, but not shields.1st Level Skill Points: (6 + Int modifier) x 4Higher-Level Skill Points: 6 + Int modifierStarting Gold: 6d6 x 10Benefits: Benefice (ex): A noble is a Lord of the Manor,and controls a piece of arable land and a smallvillage. An adventuring noble will likely appointa viscount to manage the Manor in the noble’sabsence. The noble also has the opportunity toadvance within the political structure of theKingdom, possibly as high as a Duke orMarquis. It is doubtful that a “common” noblewould ever become King.Born To Lead (ex): A noble is a born leader,and receives the leadership feat for free as soonas he achieves a total character level of 6. Thisis a bonus feat in addition to the standard feat acharacter receives at 6th level and any otherbonus feats granted by other classes.Favor (ex): A noble has contacts in the politicaldomain of the Kingdom to which he swearsfealty, and can call upon his peers and superiorsfor a favor. This ability works both ways,however, and a noble’s liege or peer may ask afavor in return.Intimidate (ex): Where others rely on brawn orthe threat of violence to intimidate, the noblecan use his political influence as a catalyst forthe intimidate skill. The noble does not receiveany bonuses to his intimidate skill check becauseof his status.Noble Income (ex): A noble can make aprofession (noble) skill check to collect incomebased on his holdings. The result of this check,multiplied by 10, is the amount in gold piecesthe noble may collect each week. The noblemust be in his home Manor to collect thisincome. The income does not “save up” in thenoble’s absence. This income is assumed to bethe noble’s net profit after any and all expensesrelated to his holdings.Skill Affinity (ex): Some of a noble’s class skillsremain class skills regardless of the future classprogression of the character. The noble’s classskills with which he maintains an affinity aremarked with an asterisk (*).PIRATE (Flavor Class)HD: d8BAB:+0Saves: Fort +1, Ref +1, Will, +0Skills: 6 + Int; Balance, Climb, Intimidate,Intuit Direction, Jump, Profession (sailor), RopeUse, SwimPermanent Class Skills (ex): A Pirate maychoose any six skills from the class skill list forthis class to be permanent class skills.Sea Legs (ex): A Pirate gains a +2 bonus toBalance, Climb, and Jump checks when onboard a ship or other water vessel.Rascally Reputation (ex): A Pirate's fearsomereputation grants him a +2 bonus to Intimidatechecks.RAT CATCHER (Flavor Class)A rat catcher makes his living catching rats andis payed a sum in copper per rat killed, by thecommunity.BAB +0Saves: Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +0Weapon & Armor Proficiency: All simpleweapons and the hand crossbow, as well as lightarmor. The rat catcher is not proficient in theuse of shields.Hit points: d8 Skill points: 6 + Int mod.Class skills: Climb, Handle Animal, Knowledge(local), Spot, Wilderness Lore. (4+1 skills)Permanent skills (ex): The Rat Catcher maychoose any four skills from the above list to bepermanent class skills.Disease Immunity (ex): A Rat Catcher isimmune to all diseases. This does not includemagical diseases such as Mummy's rot orLycanthropy.Favored Enemy (Vermin) (ex): Due to hisextensive study of his foes and training in theproper techniques for combating them, the ratcatcher gains a +1 bonus to Bluff, Listen, SenseMotive, Spot, and Wilderness Lore checks whenusing these skills against this type of creature.Likewise, he gets the same bonus to weapondamage rolls against creatures of this type. A ratcatcher also gets the damage bonus with rangedweapons, but only against targets within 30 feet(the rat catcher cannot strike with deadlyaccuracy beyond that range). The bonus doesn'tapply to damage against creatures that areimmune to critical hits. THE SLAVER (Flavor Class)Alignment: Any evil (most tend toward lawfulevil)BAB: +0Saves: Fort +0, Reflex +0, Will +2HD: d6Class Skills: Appraise, Intimidate, Profession(slaver), Use Rope.Skill points: 6 + Int mod.Weapons and Armor: Proficient in all simpleweapons, plus the sap, scourge, spiked chain,whip. Proficient in light armor but not shields.Class Abilities:Appraise Slave (ex): The slaver receives a +4competence bonus to his Appraise checks tojudge the worth of any creature as a potentialslave.Break Slave (ex): Given two hours trainingminimum per day, a slaver can break the will ofa captive over a thirty day period, less 1 day percharacter level). The captive receives a Willsave with a DC equal to 10 + slaver's characterlevel + slaver's Cha mod + slaver's Intimidatemodifier. A slaver automatically succeeds at allIntimidate checks against broken slaves (formercaptives). A slaver can attempt tosimultaneously break an amount of captivesequal to his character level. Permanent Skills (ex): Appraise, Intimidate,Sense Motive and Use Rope become class skillsregardless of your current class.Terrifying Visage (ex): When holding a whipor other item of punishment, the slaver receivesa +1 circumstance bonus to Intimidate checksequal to their character level.TOUCHED (Flavor Class)HD: d6BAB:+0Saves: Fort +0, Ref +0, Will, +2Skills: 6 + Int; Concentration, Knowledge(any,picked separately), Spellcraft, ScryPermanent Class Skills: The Touched maychoose any four skills from the class skill list forthis class to be permanent class skills.Susceptibility: Due to the familiarity of mentalvisions, the Touched suffer a -4 penalty to Willsaves against Mind-Affecting Illusions andEnchantments.Vision: The Touched may Scry as the spellScrying once per day for one minute, but cannotcast spells through the vision. The visions cometo the Touched as mental images, and require nofocus.</blockquote>

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