Patron Request: Asp Naga Bloodline for Rokugan: Legends of the Five Rings

As requested by Ronald g Paris!

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Asp (Naga Bloodline)

The Asps are the most aggressive and combative naga, and among the most numerous. They show thinly veiled contempt toward those whom they feel are weaker than they are, such as most humans. Asps have the following racial trait.

Spit Venom (Feat and Skill, 2 RP)  An asp gains Spit Venom (from the Advanced Race Guide) as a bonus feat.

Mesmerist Trade Tradition for Spheres of Guile

A mesmerist is both a spell class and a skill class so he needs both traditions.

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Mesmerist

Automatic Trade Talents: Orator, Translator.

Trade Talent Class Skills: BluffR, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Knowledge (history), Knowledge (local), Knowledge (nobility), Linguistics, Sense Motive.

Automatic Skill Sphere: Bluster sphere.

Adroit Trade Talents: False Mage, Smuggler.

Trade Talent Class Skills: Disguise, Knowledge (arcana), Sleight of HandR, Stealth, Use Magic Device.

R Escape Artist and Spellcraft in place of redundant Bluff, Knowledge (religion) in place of redundant Sleight of Hand.

Adroit Bonus Skill Talents: Communication sphere or the Bluster sphere (Meaningful Look talent).

Slayer Trade Tradition for Spheres of Guile

A slayer fights from shadows and hides in shadows.

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Slayer

Automatic Trade Talents: Duelist, Scout.

Trade Talent Class Skills: Acrobatics, BluffR, IntimidateR, Knowledge (geography), LinguisticsR, Sense Motive, Stealth, Survival.

Automatic Skill Sphere: Investigation sphere.

Adroit Trade Talents: Con Artist, Pirate.

Trade Talent Class Skills: Appraise, Climb, Disguise, Knowledge (local), Swim.

R Heal in place of redundant Bluff, Knowledge (dungeoneering) in place of redundant Intimidate, Ride in place of redundant Linguistics.

Adroit Bonus Skill Talents: Faction sphere or the Investigation sphere (Debilitating Blow talent).

Slayer Martial Tradition for Spheres of Guile

As a martial class with 6 skill ranks per level, slayers need both a martial and a trade tradition.

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Slayer
Slayers are hunters and killers, who use martial ability and guile to stalk their prey.
Bonus Talents:
Equipment: Rogue Weapon Training
Fencing Sphere
Scout Sphere
Variable: Slayers gain either the Sniper sphere or a talent of their choice from the Equipment sphere.

Ninja Casting Tradition for Spheres of Power

 Shinobi are famous for their shadow and illusion magic other than their deceiving arts. Some ninja can use magic talents.

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Ninja

Magic Type: Psychic

Casting Ability Modifier: Intelligence

Drawbacks: Mental Focus, Somatic Casting, Verbal Casting; Lycanthropic (Alteration), Figment Companion (Conjuration), Personal Meld (Dark), Personal Magics (Enhancement), Personal Time (Time), Personal Warp (Warp)

Boons: Drawback Feat (Powerful Focus); +1 spell point, +1 per 6 levels in casting classes

Patron Request: Naga Race from Rokugan: Legends of the Five Rings

As requested by Ronald g Paris!

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Naga (Advanced Race, 19 RP)

Nagas are the noble inhabitants of eastern jungles. They have great powers and wisdom, and a rich culture; but not all of them are honorable or friendly.

Type: Aberration (3 RP) Nagas have the aberration type.

Ability Score Modifiers: Standard (0 RP) +2 Con, +2 Wis, -2 Cha.  

Size: Large (7 RP)  As Large creatures, nagas gain a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity, a –1 size penalty to their AC, a –1 size penalty on attack rolls, a +1 bonus on combat maneuver checks and to their CMD, and a –4 size penalty on Stealth checks. They take up a space that is 10 feet by 10 feet and have a reach of 5 feet.

Speed: Fast (1 RP) 40 ft.

Languages: Standard (0 RP) Nagas begin game speaking Aklo and Common. Trolls with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Abyssal, Aquan, Celestial, Draconic, Infernal, Terran, Undercommon.

Defense Racial Traits

Impervious to Curses (2 RP) A naga gains a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against curse effects.

Feat and Skill Racial Traits

Serpentine Diplomacy (2 RP) Nagas gain a +2 racial bonus on any Charisma ability or skill check regarding nagas or other serpentine monsters.

Jungle Survivalist (2 RP) Nagas gain a +2 racial bonus on all Survival skill checks.

Senses Racial Traits

Darkvision 60 ft.

Other Racial Traits

Bloodline Ability In addition to other racial traits, a naga gains one unique ability tied to its bloodline. Naga bloodline abilities are listed below.

Ninja Trade Tradition for Spheres of Guile

The ninja is another iconic skill class that deserves a trio of traditions.

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Ninja

Automatic Trade Talents: Burglar, Spy.

Trade Talent Class Skills: BluffR, Disable Device, Disguise, Escape Artist, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Stealth*.

* Increased skill bonus to Stealth checks.

Automatic Skill Sphere: Subterfuge sphere.

Adroit Trade Talents: Athlete, Orator.

Trade Talent Class Skills: Acrobatics, Climb, Diplomacy, Fly, Intimidate, Knowledge (history), Swim.

R Knowledge (local) in place of redundant Bluff.

Adroit Bonus Skill Talents: Body Control sphere or the Subterfuge sphere (Adaptable Appearance talent).