The Aristocrat

An Aristocrat is trained to lead and manage others. She may have come from a landowning family, merchant-princes or any other source of wealth and power.

Alignment: Any

Hit Die: d8

Skill Points at 1st Level: (6 + Int modifier) x 4

Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier

Class Skills: The aristocrat s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Appraise (Int), Bluff (Cha), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Forgery (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (all skills taken individually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Perform (Cha), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis), Speak Language, Spot (Wis), Swim (Str), and Survival (Wis).

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The aristocrat is proficient in the use of all simple and martial weapons and with all types of armor and shields.

Table NC-1: the Aristocrat

Special Abilities:

• Wealth: If the character takes Aristocrat as her first level, she gains this as a free bonus Feat. If not, she must earn this Feat before taking a level of Aristocrat.
• Influence: The Aristocrat gains the indicated bonus to Circumstance bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidate checks when dealing with those who move in the circles relating to her Wealth.
• Leadership: The Aristocrat gains the Leadership Feat for free at 6th level.
• Leader: The Aristocrat adds the indicated bonus to her Leadership Score.

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The Expert

An Expert is very good at something, or at several related things. This class represents many different kinds of professionals.

Alignment: Any

Hit Die: d6

Skill Points at 1st Level: (8 + Int modifier) x 4

Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 8 + Int modifier

Class Skills: Craft (any), Knowlege (any), Profession (any), plus any ten other skills are class skills.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The expert is proficient in the use of all simple weapons and with light armor but not shields.

Saving Throws: The expert has a single good saving throw, and two bad saving throws. He may choose any of Fort, Reflex or Will for his good saving throw. Once chosen, this saving throw does not change for further levels of the Expert class.

Table NC-2: the Expert

Special Abilities:

• Skill Focus: The character gains a free Skill Focus Feat in any Craft, Knowlege, Perform or Profession skill.
• Rank Bonus (Ex): At level 1 and each odd level thereafter, the Expert may choose one skill which is a class skill for him, and raise his maximum skill rank by one. Thus, at 1st level, he may have 5 ranks in one skill. He must spend skill points as usual to take advantage of his bonus maximum rank. He may choose the same skill multiple times, and the effects of this feature stack. (So, he may choose to have +2 max ranks to a single skill at 3rd level, for a total max rank of 8.)
• Bonus Feat: The character gains one of the following Feats for which he is qualified: Acrobatic, Agile, Alertness, Animal Affinity, Athletic, Deceitful, Deft Hands, Diligent, Great Fortitude, Investigator, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Magical Aptitude, Negotiator, Nimble Fingers, Persuasive, Self Sufficient, Skill Focus, Stealthy or Track. If your world uses Psionics, add: Autonomous and Open Minded.
• Skill Master (Ex): The character chooses one of the following benefits:
  • Bonus Feat: chosen from the list above.
  • Skill Mastery: As the Rogue special ability of the same name.
  • Improved Skill Focus: The character picks a skill in which he already has Skill Focus, to which he gains an additional +2 bonus (for a total of +5). This ability may be chosen more than once, each time applying to a new skill.
  • Rapid Craftsman: The character takes 25% less time to perform a single type of Craft check. This ability may be chosen more than once, each time applying to a new skill.
  • Tutor: The character may grant another character a +6 bonus in any single type of skill check using the "Aid Another" action. This ability may be chosen more than once, each time applying to a new skill.
• Grand Mastery (Ex): The character gains one of the following abilities:
  • Skill Master: Choose any benefit from the list above.
  • Grand Skill Focus: The character picks a skill in which he already has Improved Skill Focus, to which he gains an additional +4 bonus (for a total of +9). This ability may be chosen more than once, each time applying to a new skill.
  • Instant Craftsman: The character takes 50% less time to perform a single type of Craft check. This ability may be chosen more than once, each time applying to a new skill. This bonus stacks with the benefit provided by Rapid Craftsmanship for a total reduction in time of 75%.