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Chapter 3: Feats and Skill Tricks . . . . . . . . . .71
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“My lord, this must be decided now!”
“You can’t seriously expect the people of the ancient and
noble Duchy of Ird to agree to those terms.”
“You could always surrender your lands, then, if you feel
yourself unfit to sway the opinions of your rabble.”
“Wh—what did you say? The people of Ird are of a fine
and gallant stock. Had you but one grain of wit you’d know
that the fathers of our first great king were Irdmen, and their
fathers . . .”
The two governors bickered on and on, just as they had for
nearly an hour. With each new surge of outrage their greasy
jowls and round bellies flapped wildly. The king had stopped
listening long ago, watching the rolls of quaking flab as though
gazing into the ocean surf—but these waves brought only re-
newed contempt and revulsion. He raised his hand for silence,
but the nobles argued on. A quiet clearing of the throat was
similarly ignored.
“That’s enough!” His Majesty rumbled, his voice loud but
not enough to echo in the long hall. That silenced them, though
neither of them looked to their liege with respect. “I have heard
your dispute. I now seek the counsel of silence. Both of you
will wait here for my return.” Hefting his thick robes, the king
rose and departed his throne room, entering the airy and book-
lined space of his personal meeting chamber.
His Majesty sat upon one of the overstuffed leather chairs
surrounding the hall’s large, circular conference table. He doffed
his crown and laid his forehead against the cool, polished wood.
“I should have the whole lot of them axed,” he sighed.

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The king didn’t even look up until he felt a buffet of air and
heard the click of tiny claws upon the table. He rolled his head
to behold a reptilian visage covered with deep purple scales,
fixing him with a pair of cunning, slitted eyes. The cat-sized
dragonling had stretched over his crown, propping its long
neck over one bejeweled crest, a snakelike tongue flitting from
its wide mouth.
“You know I don’t care about their baubles.” He sighed again.
“They keep the best for themselves anyway. The rest of it’s just
junk they steal from their peasants.” The king sat up and flopped
against the back of his chair. “I just wish they’d stop fighting and
leave. There are better ways for me to waste my time.”
“Let them fight,” came the sibilant response.
“What?” scoffed the king.
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“They’ll be at each other’s throats and on to civil war, that’s
why not.”
“So? Rivton is an incompetent, and Ird seeks to put his grand-
son on the throne. Both are nothing now, but they could soon
become threats.” The pseudodragon flicked its tongue before
continuing. “Let them war against each other. Then, when
they’re both weakened, sweep them away.”
The king’s knitted brow slowly unfurrowed. Without a word,
His Majesty stood and purposefully strode from the chamber.
Smiling broadly, the draconic schemer took to the air, looking
for a sunny spot to lie.
It was a good day not to be the king.
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classes are mentioned often in these pages. The following are
the most common of these classes and the books in which
they appear.
Hexblade: Complete Warrior 5.
Lurk: Complete Psionic 13.

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archetype descriptions, a few feats bear mention as good
choices for all scoundrels. Regardless of your character’s pre-
dilection, these feats should be on your short list of options.
Dash (Complete Warrior): Every scoundrel has, at one time
or another, found himself 5 feet away from his ideal spot.
This feat lets you turn those dreams of perfect position into
reality.
Improved Initiative: Winning initiative is crucial, whether to
neutralize an enemy before the fight begins or to flee safely
from an unwanted battle. This feat can make the difference
between a quick victory and an ugly defeat.
Force of Personality (Complete Adventurer): Ironically,
scoundrels share a weakness against enemies that mess

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being controlled by the DM, this feat (which lets you add your
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against mind-affecting spells and abilities) might be what you
need. In the long run, it’s a better option than Iron Will.
Open Minded (Complete Adventurer, Expanded Psionics
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than 5 or 6 skill points per level, this feat is incredibly useful.
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POSTED, by the Duskgate Watch Captain. The watch dispersed the crowd and returned with the Tomays to
The Warbling Blades silversmithy was the scene of a robbery as their defaced shop. Upon arriving, they found the shop nearly
daring as it is puzzling in today’s early morning hours. Owner emptied, with silver merchandise valued at upward of 300
Temril Tomay and his son reported a waste bin was thrown platinum emperors missing. Answers given by the Tomays during
through the display window of their shop on Redwind Road by questioning suggested few suspects, but watch investigators
an unknown vandal, shattering the glass and laying bare several did discover several abnormally long black feathers at the crime
hundred gold kings’ worth of silverwork and jewelry. Remark- scene. Eyewitnesses also reported that three black-clad figures
ably, nothing was stolen at this point. wearing masks with ridiculously long noses had entered and
The city watch was summoned. While the Tomays waited for then swiftly left the Warbling Blades not long after the strange
the patrol, the sound of numerous quick explosions was heard sounds on Duskgate Road. Several vendors on Duskgate also
from Duskgate Road a mere block away, followed by the sound noted a fourth masked and shrouded figure entering a nearby
of watch whistles being blown. The noise attracted the atten- alley from which the strange sounds seemed to emanate not
tion of numerous citizens, including the Tomays, who left their long before the incident.
vandalized and only hastily repaired shop to investigate. The Members of the watch wish to question these masked “bird-
patrol heading to the Warbling Blades also diverted to answer men.” Anyone seeing figures matching this description should
the whistles, which are issued exclusively to the city watch. alert the nearest patrol.

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as well as new feats presented in Chapter 3, refer to the ninja
and scout from the Complete Adventurer supplement. Each
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and skirmish, respectively). For ease of reference, these class
features are summarized here.
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If a ninja can catch an opponent when it is unable to defend
itself effectively from her attack, she can strike a vital spot for
extra damage. Whenever a ninja’s target is denied a Dexterity
bonus to Armor Class (whether the target actually has a Dexter-
ity bonus or not), the ninja deals an extra 1d6 points of damage
with her attack. This extra damage increases by 1d6 points for
every two ninja levels after 1st (to a maximum of 10d6 at 19th
level). A ninja can’t use sudden strike when flanking an oppo-
nent unless that opponent is denied its Dexterity bonus to AC.
This damage also applies to ranged attacks against targets up
to 30 feet away. Creatures with concealment, creatures without
discernible anatomies, and creatures immune to extra damage
from critical hits are all immune to sudden strikes. A ninja can’t
make a sudden strike while attacking the limbs of a creature
whose vitals are out of reach.
A ninja can’t use sudden strike to deliver nonlethal damage.
Weapons capable of dealing only nonlethal damage don’t deal
extra damage when used as part of a sudden strike.
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defense. She deals an extra 1d6 points of damage on all attacks
she makes during any round in which she moves at least 10
feet. The extra damage applies only to attacks taken during the
scout’s turn. This extra damage increases by 1d6 for every four
levels gained above 1st (2d6 at 5th, 3d6 at 9th, 4d6 at 13th, and
5d6 at 17th level).
The extra damage applies only against living creatures that
have a discernible anatomy. Undead, constructs, oozes, plants,
incorporeal creatures, and creatures immune to extra damage
from critical hits are not vulnerable to this additional damage.
The scout must be able to see the target well enough to pick out
a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. Scouts can
apply this extra damage to ranged attacks made while skirmish-
ing, but only if the target is within 30 feet.
At 3rd level, a scout gains a +1 competence bonus to Armor
Class during any round in which she moves at least 10 feet. The
bonus applies as soon as the scout has moved 10 feet and lasts
until the start of her next turn. This bonus improves by 1 for
every four levels gained above 3rd (+2 at 7th, +3 at 11th, +4 at
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My Good Lord Siekes:
Your lordship, I hope this missive finds you, the illustrious
lady Siekes, your noble heirs, your impressive holdings in Saerb,
and your vast portfolio well and more than well. With your indul-
gence, as your dutifully attentive and personally appointed agent
to your southern claims, I have news of interest to report.
I’ll not trouble your valuable time with the specifics of
my journey: the crass caravaneers, the fetid foods, the ram-
shackle flyspeck villages, the sanctimonious droning of my
fellow passenger (a would-be devotee of the Saint), nor the
dark-eyed things that scampered and leaped in the shadows
of the surrounding woodlands, their sharp faces full of quiet
menace whenever they appeared. Worry not; we Shimbleses
are no complainers.
My news in fact is most exciting: I have already opened deal-
ings to acquire for you a lucrative holding, from a most unlikely
source. A local halfling I’ve recently ingratiated myself with turns
out to be the owner of one Felfeather Bridge, a lengthy span

crossing a swift river, and the only viable crossing from here
to all points west. For a reasonable sum (the entire allowance
you’ve afforded me, plus a bit more), I’ve made a deposit toward
purchasing this bottleneck on all trade in the region.
My new compatriot did ask me to relay a strange bit of
“advice” to you, though—as if such a scallywag had any means
to instruct upon my lordship. His words were: “Rooks don’t live
in Saerb alone.” The yokel’s turn toward ornithological interests
baffled me, and I’ve seen no crows in the area of your soon-to-
be-purchased bridge, but as a competent and attentive servant
I’m bound to report this detail.
That brings a merry close to my report, your lordship. If, with
all wisdom and haste, you might send an additional 270,673
gold crowns, I will see to the final acquisition of your new hold-
ings here.
Your perspicacious servant,
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Languages Common, Elven, Halfling
AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 12; Dodge, Mobility
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hp 48 (10 HD)
Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +6
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
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Base Atk +7; Grp +6
Atk Options skill tricks, surprising strike +1d6
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Feats Chord of Distraction*, Dodge, Mobility, Quick Draw,
Skill Focus (Perform [dance])
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Languages Common, Elven
AC 19, touch 14, flat-footed 19; Dodge, Mobility, uncanny
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hp 73 (11 HD)
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Melee +1 longsword +10/+5 (1d8+3/19–20)
Ranged +2 composite longbow +12/+7 (1d8+4/×3)
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Combat Gear 2 potions of cure moderate wounds
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SQ battle fortitude +1, camouflage (use Hide in terrain that
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ring of protection +1, combat trapsmith’s kit, masterwork
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3rd +1 +1 +3 +1 Extra fortune, fortune’s favorite —
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Language Common
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hp 50 (8 HD)
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Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +4
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares); Spring Attack
Melee mwk dagger +7 (1d4+1/19–20)
Ranged mwk dagger +9 (1d4+1/19–20)
Base Atk +5; Grp +6
Atk Options Fortuitous Strike, luck reroll 6/day
Special Actions fortune’s favorite (+3 saves), more luck than
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Combat Gear 2 potions of cure light wounds
Abilities Str 12, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8
SQ trap sense +1, trapfinding
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LG Medium humanoid
Init +0; Senses low-light vision; Listen +3, Spot +3
Aura courage (10 ft., allies +4 against fear)
Languages Common, Elven
AC 22, touch 10, flat-footed 22
(+9 armor, +3 shield)
hp 76 (11 HD)
Immune disease, fear, sleep
Fort +14, Ref +7, Will +14 (+16 against enchantments)
Speed 20 ft. (4 squares)
Melee +2 longsword +15/+10/+5 (1d8+4/19–20)
Base Atk +11; Grp +13
Atk Options smite evil or chaos 3/day (+3 attack, +11 damage)
Special Actions debilitating touch, lay on hands 33 points/
day, turn undead 6/day (+5, 2d6+7, 4th)
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Melee mwk dagger +5 (1d4–1/19–20) or
SQ familiar, share spells, spontaneous trickster
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Ranged mwk dagger +8 (1d4–1/19–20)
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CG Medium humanoid
Init +1; Senses low-light vision; Listen +4, Spot +4
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Elven, Infernal
AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15
(+1 Dex, +4 armor, +1 natural)
hp 38 (12 HD)
Immune sleep
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +15
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
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Special Actions deceptive summons (fury), greater turning 1/
day, spontaneous casting (cure spells), turn undead 6/day
(+5, 2d6+11, 8th)
Combat Gear potion of resist energy (fire), scroll of summon
monster VII
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 11th):
6th—blade barrier D (DC 18), summon monster VI
5th—dispel evilD (DC 17; CL 12th), lesser planar binding
(DC 18), summon monster V
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metalD (DC 14), sound burst (DC 14)
1st—bless, detect evil, divine favor, magic stone, magic
weapon, protection from evilD (CL 12th), sanctuary
(DC 13)
0—cure minor wounds, detect magic, guidance, light, purify
food and drink, resistance
D: Domain spell. Deity: Pelor. Domains: Good, Sun.
Abilities Str 10, Dex 13, Con 8, Int 13, Wis 14, Cha 17
SQ able to notice secret or concealed doors, strong aura of
good, unrestricted conjuration
Feats Augment Summoning, Iron Will, Persuasive, Run, Skill
Focus (Bluff)B, Spell Focus (conjuration)
Skills Bluff +18, Concentration +3, Diplomacy +7, Disguise +8
(+10 acting), Heal +4, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (arcana)
+6, Knowledge (religion) +6, Knowledge (the planes) +6,
Listen +4, Search +3, Spellcraft +6, Speak Language (Abys-
sal, Infernal), Spot +4, Survival +2 (+4 on other planes)
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heavy mace, amulet of natural armor +1, cloak of resistance
+1, everburning torch, potion of undetectable alignment,
healer’s kit, 4 vials of holy water
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3rd +1 +1 +3 +3 Mask specialist — 4
4th +2 +1 +4 +4 — +1 level of existing spellcasting class 4
5th +2 +1 +4 +4 Many faces (2, move) — 5
6th +3 +2 +5 +5 Hidden mask — 5
7th +3 +2 +5 +5 — +1 level of existing spellcasting class 6
8th +4 +2 +6 +6 Many faces (3, swift) — 6
9th +4 +3 +6 +6 — +1 level of existing spellcasting class 7
10th +5 +3 +7 +7 Many faces (4, immediate) — 7

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“Sit. Sit down and hear my tale. I swear to you it is the honest
truth, and Olidammara take my tongue if I stray but a few dozen
yards from actual fact.
“It was not long ago that I was a prettier girl—don’t snicker,
you!—and could work my way into a nobleman’s house and go
through his cabinets with nothing more than a wink, a smile,
and a generously padded corset. Ah, those were the days.
“During my youth I spent as many nights in the arms of noble-
men as I could—I did not often sleep alone, I can tell you that!
One night, I caught the eye of a particularly wealthy and foolish
young lord (how often those traits coincide!). Lured by his os-

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tentatious display of finery, I approached him and sent him into
a world of joy with a slight brush of my lips.
“This foolish lad put up nary a struggle as I led him into a
place quieter and lonelier than the furious press of the ballroom.
As time wore on and he wore down, I coaxed him into gentle
sleep before regaining my adornments of the evening. Once
more able to endure public scrutiny, I brought with me the silly
boy’s sword, hidden in the folds and bustles of my now-bulky
dress.
“That sword now hangs there, above the fireplace, released
from the drudgery of service rendered to such an easily swayed
man-child.”
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CG Medium humanoid
Init +6; Senses Listen +6, Spot +6
Languages Celestial, Common, Elven, Halfling
AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 15; Dodge, Mobility, uncanny
dodge
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hp 38 (10 HD)
Resist evasion
Fort +3, Ref +10, Will +6
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee +1 keen dagger +6 (1d8–1/17–20)
Ranged +1 keen dagger +9 (1d8–1/17–20)
Base Atk +6; Grp +5
Atk Options sneak attack +4d6
Special Actions persona masks (angel, assassin, lord, jester)
Combat Gear potion of cat’s grace
Abilities Str 8, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 16
SQ mask specialist, trap sense +2, trapfinding
Feats Deceitful, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Mobility,
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macy +14, Disguise +18 (+20 acting), Forgery +7, Gather
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+14, Listen +6, Open Lock +7, Perform (act) +16, Perform
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ments) +5, Search +11, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand
+11, Spot +6, Survival +1 (+3 following tracks), Tumble
+12, Use Magic Device +8
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shield, ring of protection +1, dust of disappearance, master-
work flute, masterwork thieves’ tools, noble’s outfit,
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Languages Common, Draconic, Elven, Infernal
AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14
(+2 Dex, +2 armor, +2 natural)
hp 38 (10 HD)
Immune sleep
Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +4 (+6 against enchantments); +1 against
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Ranged mwk light crossbow +9 (1d8/19–20)
Base Atk +6; Grp +7
Atk Options Combat Expertise, Improved Feint, sneak
attack +4d6, steal energy resistance 10, steal spell (2nd,
maximum 5 levels), steal spell effect (CL 8th, maximum 5
minutes), steal spell-like ability
Special Actions sideslip 1/day
Spellthief Spells Known (CL 2nd):
1st (1/day)—shield, silent image (DC 15)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 5th):
At will—alter ego (as alter self, Philden Phrent only)
4/day—detect magic
Abilities Str 12, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 18
SQ trapfinding
Feats Combat Expertise, Deceitful, Improved Feint, Sly For-
tune*
*New feat described in Chapter 3
Skills Balance +9, Bluff +19, Concentration +4, Diplomacy
+10, Disguise +9 (+11 acting), Escape Artist +7, Forgery
+8, Gather Information +6, Hide +7, Intimidate +11, Jump
+8, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Listen +4, Move Silently +6,
Search +3, Sense Motive +4, Sleight of Hand +9, Spellcraft
+8, Spot +4, Tumble +12, Use Magic Device +10, Use Rope
+2 (+4 involving bindings)
SQ trapfinding
Possessions masterwork light mace, masterwork light cross-
bow with 10 bolts, amulet of natural armor +2, bracers of
armor +2, cloak of Charisma +2

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To Kolven “the Poet,” master of the Forbidden Craft and Creator
of Fear:
My boss, Tosey “Sharkarms” Guyver, leader of the Slaughter-
house Guild, extends his greetings and most sincere commen-
dations on your skill. I will not insult you by declaring my name,
for I am unimportant.
Only my boss can even approach your greatness. I say “ap-
proach,” for he knows that you are unequaled in your craft. We
know of your exploits to the south—how you eliminated Baron
Longacre with a spoon as he supped in a crowded room. That
and other accomplishments you have performed leaves my boss
greatly moved and deeply impressed. You are truly a singular
power in this world, and one worthy of respect from the gods
themselves.
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the most damnable foes: the Dead Rabbits gang. These thugs
dared attack us without reason on our own turf, killing a number
of our companions in cold blood.
For this reason my boss, Tosey Guyver, humbly begs your
services in the quiet retirement of the Dead Rabbits’ leadership.
He hopes you might forgive him this request and the humble
and probably insulting gift he has appended to it in the form of
a small bag of gems. If you desire another form of recompense,
please let it be known, and the Slaughterhouse Guild will extend
it to you.
Thank you for your time.
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To the cleric of Olidammara, head of the Dead Rabbits gang:
You will find in the box that accompanies this note a particu-
larly gruesome but I trust nonetheless inspiring gift. I present
it to you in good faith not as a threat, but as a way of showing
my thanks for a previous act of beneficence you once showed
me but have probably by now forgotten.
When I was a child, you came to my village for reasons that
are your own. There you acted as a merchant selling your wares,
but it was whispered that you were in fact a priest in the service
of the Laughing Rogue. At the time, I suffered in terrible illness
and pain, and my destitute and heartbroken mother (may the
gods grant her soul peace) came to you begging for aid. She

had no coin to offer and was not as comely as the fair maidens
to whom you usually gave your gentle ministrations. Despite all
that, you cured me of my illness and complimented my mother
on her nonexistent beauty. For that, she died praising you and
Olidammara.
Though I never learned your name, I have not forgotten your
kindness. In repayment I offer to you the head of a rival who
sought me out to do unto you what I have done unto him. I be-
lieve the Slaughterhouse Guild these days lives up to its name.
My debt to you is repaid, yet know that no amount of gold will
ever bring me to darken your doorstep in threat.
Kolven “the Poet”
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Languages Common, Abyssal, Aquan, Auran, Celestial,
Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin,
Ignan, Infernal, Orc, Sylvan, Terran, Undercommon
AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11
(+2 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 50 (12 HD)
Immune sleep
Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +8 (+10 against enchantments)
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Melee mwk dagger +6/+1 (1d4–1/19–20)
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Atk Options sneak attack +3d6, steal power points (1), steal
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Special Actions psibond (empathy, forced sense link, nudge,
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SQ lingering psibond, trapfinding
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Knowledge (psionics) +16, Listen +11, Psicraft +16, Search
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Languages Common, Celestial, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven,
Halfling, Infernal, Undercommon, empathic link
AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 13
(+2 Dex, +1 deflection, +2 natural)
hp 50 (12 HD)
Immune sleep
Fort +4, Ref +7, Will +10
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee mwk quarterstaff +6/+1 (1d6–1)
Ranged ray spells +9 touch
Base Atk +6; Grp +5
Atk Options Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Enlarge Spell,
Empower Spell, sneak attack +1d6, spellwarp (maximum
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Special Actions ray mastery
Combat Gear 3 potions of cure light wounds
Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 11th; 1d20+13 to overcome SR):
6th—disintegrate (DC 22), repulsion (DC 22)
5th—baleful polymorph (DC 21), cone of cold (DC 22),
empowered fireball (DC 20)
4th—dimension door, empowered scorching ray, ice storm
(2) (DC 21)
3rd—dispel magic, fly, fireball (2) (DC 20), ray of exhaustion
2nd—enlarged ray of enfeeblement, invisibility, scorching
ray (3), web (DC 18)
1st—mage armor (2), protection from evil, magic missile,
ray of enfeeblement, shield
0—mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost (2)
Abilities Str 8, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 22, Wis 12, Cha 10
SQ familiar, share spells, trapfinding
Feats AlertnessB (if familiar within 5 ft.), Point Blank Shot,
Precise ShotB, Enlarge SpellB, Empower Spell, Scribe
ScrollB, Spell Focus (evocation), Spell Penetration,
Weapon Focus (ray)
Skills Concentration +16, Decipher Script +16, Diplomacy +2,
Gather Information +6, Hide +12, Knowledge (arcana) +21,
Knowledge (local) +16, Knowledge (nobility and royalty)
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Possessions combat gear plus masterwork quarterstaff,
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shielding, headband of intellect +4, spellbook
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Speed 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Melee talons +11 (1d4–3)
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Base Atk +6; Grp –5
Atk Options deliver touch spells
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Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Concentration +15, Hide +21, Listen +14, Move Silently
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The setting sun cast a hellish glow over the abandoned hamlet
of Ambersmill, its red light turning fields of tobacco and devil-
weed to seas of blood.
Or at least, that’s how it seemed to the shaky acolyte of
Pelor.
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looking farm village. The chill breeze of the coming night blew
through still-open windows, the whistle of its passage the only
noise.
“So where are the devils?” Essan whispered, the novice barely
able to keep the tremble from his voice. “The refugees said the town
was crawling with them! Why did they send us to scout if—”
“Shhh! How am I supposed to bloody know?” came Sheis’s
hiss. “Just keep your voice down.”
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hid in a shadowy alley at the village’s edge, the nervous cleric
scrutinized her heavy leather pack, her new-looking belt, and
her barely scuffed boots. Sheis had been hired by the church to
investigate reports of demons, and every inch of her looked the
woodwise hunter—too much so.
“You’re not really a ranger, are you?” Essan blurted the words
before he could even think to bite them back.
Sheis spun around, momentarily wide-eyed, then her look quickly
lightened. “Do you know how much the church pays for these little
forays? Why should some forest-skipper get that much coin?” She
turned back to look out over the town, her beaded red hair jingling
as she nodded toward a manor overlooking the hamlet.
“Up there. I think I see something,” she whispered, standing.
“It’s too late to back out on this now.”
Essan took a long gulp and whimpered as he rose to follow.
“Pelor preserve us.”
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Bloody clerics! Sheis waved her hand rapidly, motioning for the
overweight Pelorian to join her where she crouched at the base
of a statue near the abandoned town’s center. I should never have
conned my way into this job.
With a trundling charge, Essan crashed into the statue next to
the supposed ranger. He huffed in a most unstealthy manner,
an irregular wheeze that turned Sheis’s thoughts momentarily
to suffocation. Refocusing her mind on the matter at hand, she
pointed at the nearby manor house until the cleric composed
himself enough to follow the line of her finger.
“Up there. See that?” she whispered, still holding onto at least
the illusion of stealth. “Smoke.”
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trailed several long wisps of gray-white smoke. Not the billow-
ing clouds of some uncontrolled blaze, but a number of thin
tendrils.
Trying to keep to the shadows, the pair approached the manor
and climbed its cracked marble steps. The whitewashed front
doors were thrown wide, allowing the smoke to issue forth.
As Sheis neared, she caught a whiff of one of the lazily curling
wisps, a scent that reminded her of every seedy dockside tavern
or devilweed den she’d ever slummed in. Holding up a hand to
stay the cleric behind her, Sheis slowly peered around the corner
of the door frame.

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a gaudy, self-indulgent display of fine stone, polished wood,
rococo sculpture, and pretentious art. At its center smoldered
a small fire surrounded by tobacco-leaf wrappings and empty
humidors, giving off a column of intoxicating smoke that filled
the room with its heady scents. Gawking at the sight, Sheis
stumbled backward at the sound of the harsh, wheezing voice
that boomed from the fire.
“Foolish human! Know you not that I am feared among your
kind? Bow down and cower! Hide your face from Abernathanorial,
Doom of Dryads, Dearth of Light, Demon of Darkest Smoke!”
Essan nearly bolted, but Sheis quickly drew one of her smaller
blades—her luckiest one—and threw it directly at the pillar of
smoke.
“Ooow!” came a shrill squeak, followed by a racking cough.
Knitting her brow, Sheis marched right up to the smoking fire.
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ment, yanked out something dark and writhing. A minuscule
form only about 2 feet tall, the gray thing looked like a human
caricature, with a beaklike nose and beady black eyes, seemingly
made of living smoke. In one wispy hand it clutched a fine, long
pipe.
“Here’s the ‘demon invasion’ those superstitious villagers
were ranting about.” She is barely held back a chuckle as she
shook the spluttering creature at the amazed cleric. “A mephit
with a bad habit and a sharp tongue!”
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Languages Common, Dwarven, Gnome, Orc
AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 19; +4 AC against giants,
improved uncanny dodge
(+1 size, +3 Dex, +3 armor, +1 deflection, +1 natural)
hp 68 (10 HD)
Resist evasion
Fort +7, Ref +12, Will +5; +2 on saves against illusions
Speed 20 ft. (4 squares)
Melee mwk short sword +7/+2 (1d4–1/19–20)
Ranged +1 light crossbow +11 (1d6+1/19–20)
Base Atk +7; Grp +2
Atk Options Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, +1 on attacks
against kobolds and goblinoids, sneak attack +5d6
Special Actions favorite trick (Slipping Past, Spot the Weak
Point, Twisted Charge), skill tricks
Combat Gear panic button (strengthening)*
*New magic item described in Chapter 5
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st):
1/day—dancing lights, ghost sound (DC 10), prestidigita-
tion, speak with animals (burrowing mammal only,
duration 1 minute)
Abilities Str 8, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 9
SQ trap sense +3, trapfinding, tricky defense
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Finesse
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Skills Balance +18, Bluff +12, Climb +12, Craft (alchemy)
+3, Diplomacy +1, Disguise –1 (+1 acting), Escape Artist
+16, Hide +20, Intimidate +1, Jump +14, Listen +5, Move
Silently +17, Sleight of Hand +18, Spot +13, Swim +4,
Tumble +18, Use Rope +3 (+5 involving bindings)
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Perch, Escape Attack, Leaping Climber, Mosquito’s Bite,
Quick Swim, Slipping Past, Spot the Weak Point, Twisted
Charge, Wall Walker
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work short sword, +1 light crossbow with 40 bolts and
10 adamantine bolts, amulet of natural armor +1, ring of
protection +1, cloak of resistance +1, ring of feather falling,
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General Feats Prerequisites Benefit
Ascetic Stalker1 Ki power, ki strike (magic) Monk and ninja levels stack for unarmed strike damage and ki pool
Cool Head Any two mental skill tricks Learn two mental skill tricks and increase skill trick limit by one
Daredevil Athlete — Gain +5 competence bonus on physical skill check 3/day
Daring Outlaw Grace +1, sneak attack +2d6 Rogue and swashbuckler levels stack for grace, dodge bonus,
and sneak attack
Daring Warrior2 Grace +1, Weapon Specialization Fighter and swashbuckler levels stack for grace, dodge bonus,
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Deadly Defense2 — +1d6 damage with light weapons when fighting defensively
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compatible alignment, sufficiently
high arcane spellcaster level
Improved Skirmish3 Skirmish +2d6/+1 AC Move 20 feet to gain +2d6 points of damage, +2 AC
Martial Stalker2 Proficiency with all martial Fighter and ninja levels stack for ki pool, AC bonus, and feats
weapons, ki power
Master Spellthief Ability to cast 2nd-level arcane Spellthief and arcane spellcaster levels stack for steal spell and
spells, steal spell arcane caster level; cast arcane spells in light armor
Poison Expert Poison use, Your poisons’ save DC is 1 higher
Craft (poisonmaking) 8 ranks
Poison Master Poison use, Craft (poisonmaking) Your poisons deal +1 damage/die
8 ranks, Poison Expert
Psithief Manifester level 1st, steal spell Steal power points instead of spells; gain new class skills
Savvy Rogue Rogue level 10th Your rogue special abilities improve
Sure Hand Any two manipulation skill tricks Learn two manipulation skill tricks and increase skill trick limit
by one
Sweet Talker Any two interaction skill tricks Learn two interaction skill tricks, increase skill trick limit by one
Swift Ambusher3 Skirmish +1d6/+1 AC, Rogue and scout levels stack for skirmish bonuses
sneak attack +1d6
Swift Hunter3 Favored enemy, Ranger and scout levels stack for skirmish bonuses,
skirmish +1d6/+1 AC favored enemies

Ambush Feats Prerequisites Benefit

Concussion Attack Sneak attack +3d6
Deafening Strike Sneak attack +4d6
Disemboweling Strike Sneak attack +5d6,
Weapon Focus (any slashing)
Eldritch Erosion Sneak attack +4d6,
Knowledge (arcana) 1 rank
Head Shot Sneak attack +6d6,
Weapon Focus (any bludgeoning)
Impeding Attack Sneak attack +4d6
Merciful Strike Sneak attack +2d6
Mind Drain Power point reserve,
sneak attack +2d6
Persistent Attacker Sneak attack +5d6
Throat Punch Improved Unarmed Strike,
sneak attack +3d6
Trade 2d6 sneak attack damage to apply –2 penalty to
opponent’s Int checks and Wis checks
Trade 3d6 sneak attack damage to deafen target for 3 rounds
Trade 4d6 sneak attack damage to deal 1d4 Con damage
Trade 3d6 sneak attack damage to reduce SR/PR by 5
Trade 5d6 sneak attack damage to confuse target for 1 round
Trade 3d6 sneak attack damage to apply –2 penalty to
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Trade 1d6 sneak attack damage to deal nonlethal damage
Trade 1d6 sneak attack damage to drain power points
Trade 4d6 sneak attack damage to allow sneak attack
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Trade 2d6 sneak attack damage to hinder target’s speech
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Chant of the Long Road Bardic music, Perform 6 ranks
Chord of Distraction Bardic music, Perform 9 ranks
Epic of the Lost King Bardic music, Perform 6 ranks
Sound of Silence Bardic music, Perform 9 ranks
Warning Shout Bardic music, Perform 9 ranks,
evasion
Benefit
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Bardic music renders target flat-footed against one ally
Bardic music removes fatigue and exhaustion
Bardic music deafens a target
Bardic music grants evasion, +5 morale bonus on next
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Luck Feats Prerequisites Benefit

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Dumb Luck Character level 6th, Expend luck reroll to treat natural 1 on save as natural 20 instead
any two luck feats
Fortuitous Strike Character level 6th, any luck feat Expend luck reroll to reroll attack, or two luck rerolls to
reroll damage
Good Karma Character level 3rd Expend luck reroll to redirect attack against ally to you
Healer’s Luck — Reroll amount cured by healing spell
Lucky Break — Reroll Strength check to break item or burst door
Lucky Catch — Reroll Balance, Climb, or Jump check
Lucky Fingers — Reroll Disable Device, Open Lock, or Sleight of Hand check
Lucky Start — Reroll initiative check
Magical Fortune Caster level 3rd, any luck feat Expend luck reroll to reroll damage dealt by spell, or two luck
rerolls to reroll caster level check
Make Your Own Luck Character level 6th, any luck feat Reroll a skill check
Miser’s Fortune — Your items get +5 bonus on saves; expend luck reroll to force foe
to reroll a sunder attack or Str check to damage nearby object
Psychic Luck Manifester level 3rd, any luck feat Expend luck reroll to reroll damage dealt by power, or two luck
rerolls to reroll manifester level check
Sly Fortune — Reroll Hide, Move Silently, or Tumble check
Survivor’s Luck Character level 9th, any luck feat Reroll a saving throw
Tempting Fate Character level 6th, any luck feat Reroll stabilization check, expend luck reroll to avoid being killed
Third Time’s the Charm Character level 3rd, any luck feat, Reroll again with Luck domain granted power
Luck domain
Unbelievable Luck Any luck feat Gain two luck rerolls and +2 luck bonus on worst save
Victor’s Luck — Reroll critical threat confirmation

1 A fighter can select this feat as one of his fighter bonus feats (PH 38).
2 A monk can select this feat as one of her monk bonus feats (PH 41).
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A ninja can channel her ki to manifest special powers of
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times per day equal to one-half her class level (minimum 1)
+ her Wisdom bonus (if any). Ki powers can be used only if
a ninja is wearing no armor and is unencumbered.

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greater ki dodge, and ghost walk. (Complete Adventurer 5)
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Never Outnumbered Intimidate 8 ranks Demoralize multiple foes in combat simultaneously
Second Impression Bluff 5 ranks, Disguise 5 ranks Make Bluff check to reestablish blown disguise
Social Recovery Bluff 8 ranks, Diplomacy 5 ranks Make Bluff check to replace a failed Diplomacy check
Timely Misdirection Bluff 8 ranks Successful feint allows you to avoid attacks of opportunity

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Healing Hands Heal 5 ranks Heal 1d6 damage when you stabilize a dying character
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Quick Escape Escape Artist 12 ranks Escape from grapple or restraints more quickly than normal
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Swift Concentration Concentration 12 ranks Maintain concentration on spell as swift action

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Acrobatic Backstab Tumble 12 ranks Move through foe’s space to render it flat-footed
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Speedy Ascent Climb 5 ranks Climb 10 additional feet with successful check
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1478=3C742DAC08=) only once per encounter, a trick never becomes as important in
B:8;;CA82:B0=3540CB a character’s arsenal as a feat (which usually functions as often
At first glance, skill tricks resemble feats both in their presenta- as needed).
tion and their effects. So, what makes a skill trick different from All about Skills: Skill tricks have a skill rank prerequisite, a
a feat? Three factors help set skill tricks apart. skill point cost, and (in most cases) a skill check requirement.
Scope of Effect: Most skill tricks allow a character to perform These conditions place tricks firmly in the hands of a specific
an action that, while interesting and useful, doesn’t equal the subset of characters—those with plenty of skill points to meet
power level of a typical feat. Acrobatic Backstab is a potent trick, prerequisites, buy tricks, and succeed on the skill checks neces-
but in the long run it’s not nearly as significant as Rapid Shot, sary to pull off the tricks. In addition, skill tricks allow characters
Cleave, or Spring Attack. A skill trick should never provide a a different application for their skill points, a resource that until
benefit as good as that of a feat. now has had only one outlet.

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To Lord Kikosomi, Head of the Royal Guard:
My lord, I have terrible news to report. Four of the five crown
jewels have been stolen. The thieves must have employed
magic of some sort, for the fields of alarm wards remain
undisturbed. None of the guards saw anyone enter or leave.
Our mages have confirmed this with multiple spells of the ap-
propriate kind.
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the plural because I do not believe a single being could have
gotten past all our defenses) brought with them a spellcaster
of some kind. They must also have included someone able
to contort himself in such a way as to slip through the bars
surrounding the jewels, since the zone of antimagic that encom-

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passes them yet remains. (It is remotely possible that the
thieves somehow lowered the zone of antimagic, then raised
another in its place.)
I think one of the thieves might have had a blade made of a
rare material known as adamantine, which I understand can
penetrate most materials with ease. That would explain the
cleanly cut hole in the outside wall of the room. I can think of
no other solution that does not involve magic—and, as I men-
tioned, the zone of antimagic still holds.
I pray to St. Cuthbert that we might yet find the culprits.
Sincerely,
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“Only critters more greedy ’n misers are dragons. Fact, I think I
heard once that ‘miser’ is Elven for ‘dragon,’ but I don’t know.
“Anyhow, the most miserly dragon as ever I seen were the
great green, Morxmordrex. ’E loved his gold and his gems
like any dragon, but his favorite were a cup o’ platinum he
just adored. So I sets me eyes on winning that wee cup fer
meself.
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hoard into little tunnels. I don’t take nothin’, and in fact I leave
a few extra coins and gems layin’ about within. Then I waits for
’im to wake up and find ’is hoard much reduced. ’E gets a mite
upset, and goes rampagin’ through the forest. When he calms
down, I walks up to him and says, ‘I been hearin’ yer bellerin’
and wonder what might make ye so mad.’ So ’e says, ‘Some thief

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stole me hoard. Were it ye?’ I says no but that I’ll help ’im look
for it.
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his treasures back. So I start by lookin’ fer tracks, ’cuz I tells ’im
I’m a ranger—me! A dwarf! But ’e believes me, so I pretends to
look. Near the end o’ the day ’e starts gettin’ mad, so I ‘finds’
the loot down in a deep shaft. ’E can’t reach down in to grab
more’n a few coins, so I offers to go in—fer a price. Now,
Morxmordrex ain’t too happy ’bout that, but ’e says I can have
one piece o’ ’is hoard. I says the cup.
“Fer a moment I thought ’e was gonna eat me right there,
but ’e just raged and bellered a bit afore ’e agreed. Two hours
later I ’ad me that wee cup and ’e ’ad him back ’is precious
hoard.”
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Diminutive 20 6 × 6 × 6 in. Potion, amulet Hand crossbow blade 4 gp 1/2 lb.
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My Most Dread And Favored Master:
I have the misfortune to report to you a most unpleasant turn
of events during our recruitment and disciplinary expedition of
two nights past in Old Town. I know that failure is unacceptable
to She Who Will Not Be Denied, and I humbly offer my unworthy
head. I ask only that those who followed my ill-advised com-
mand not suffer my much deserved fate.
I was leading a patrol of six initiates into the less traveled
areas of the district, especially those near taverns and other
institutions of ill repute, to spread the news of Her coming and
to induct new servants of Her will. We were also charged with
eliminating obvious enemies of our great mission.
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less kingdom and were transporting him back to base when a
lookout spotted a small band of that sort of ruffians who call
themselves adventurers. These brutes, led by an insufferable
so-called champion of the light, were clearly spoiling for a fight,
with weapons drawn and bellicose demeanors.
I decided to further Her cause as well as remove this stain
from the streets. Directing two followers to the rooftops, I led
the remaining forces to an alley bordering the intruders’ most
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to the other adventurer. Our snipers were coming under some
pressure from the others, but we would be able to relieve them
momentarily. But just as I was about to strike the killing blow, I
was staggered by a mighty stroke from behind me—the paladin
had only feigned death! I was forced to turn my attention toward
him, which gave the other adventurers an opening to relieve
their companion. Within seconds the battle had turned, and in
the interests of preserving as many of Her followers as possible,
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who apparently fled the scene without striking a blow. I regret
that I did not anticipate such action, and I accept full responsi-
bility for the injury to Her cause. I only pray She will not devour
my soul.
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*Prestige class from Manual of the Planes
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Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Ignan, Infernal
AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17; Dodge, Mobility, improved
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(+3 Dex, +5 armor, +2 natural)
hp 48 (13 HD)
Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5; evasion
Fort +3, Ref +15, Will +8
Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee +2 silvered rapier +11 (1d6+1/18–20)
Ranged +1 anarchic light crossbow +15 (1d8+1/19–20)
Base Atk +9; Grp +9
Atk Options sneak attack +4d6
Special Actions summon spell dampening 3/day
Combat Gear potion of haste, wand of cat’s grace (33 charges)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th):
5/day—analyze portal*
1/day—darkness
*Spell described in Manual of the Planes
Abilities Str 11, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 13, Wis 14, Cha 15
SQ open portal, trap sense +2, trapfinding
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+5, Diplomacy +25, Disable Device +7, Disguise +10 (+12
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members. Some of the teachings are credited to the clan’s cur- 6. Look for friends among those you meet and you shall find
rent leader, Katsuo Golddragon, but others come from a longer them. The same holds true for enemies.
pedigree, reaching back to the ancestral home of Katsuo’s 7. Trust your friends to support you when you can’t sup-
forefathers. Many of them emphasize working together and not port yourself. Trust your enemies to hurt you when you hurt
giving enemies an opportunity to attack. already.
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a bundle. 9. Honor those who served before you, for their spirits might
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NG Medium humanoid
Init +4; Senses Listen +11, Spot +13
Languages Common, Elven, Sylvan
AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 19; uncanny dodge
(+3 Dex, +4 armor, +2 natural)
hp 45 (11 HD)
Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +4
Resist evasion
Speed 40 ft. (8 squares)
Melee mwk knife crossbow bayonet +6/+1 (1d6–1)
Ranged +2 light crossbow +13 (1d8+2/19–20)
Base Atk +8; Grp +7
Atk Options Combat Reflexes, Concussion Attack, Point
Blank Shot, Precise Shot, skill tricks, skirmish (+3d6, +3
AC), sneak attack +4d6
Combat Gear 2 potions of cure moderate wounds
Abilities Str 8, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 13
SQ battle fortitude, trackless step, trap sense +2, trapfinding
Feats Combat Reflexes, Concussion Attack*, Improved Skir-
mish*, Point Blank Shot, Precise ShotB, Swift Ambusher*
*New feat described in Chapter 3
Skills Balance +5, Bluff +9, Climb +12, Diplomacy +18, Dis-
guise +1 (+3 acting), Escape Artist +16, Gather Informa-
tion +13, Hide +11, Intimidate +3, Jump +14, Knowledge
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+4, Tumble +18, Use Rope +3 (+5 involving bindings)
Skill Tricks* Acrobatic Backstab, Leaping Climber, Quick
Escape, Quick Swimmer
*Described in Chapter 3
Possessions combat gear plus +2 leather armor, +2 light
crossbow with masterwork knife crossbow bayonet* and
60 bolts, 10 silvered bolts, and 10 cold iron bolts, amulet
of natural armor +2
*New item described in Chapter 5
Battle Fortitude (Ex) Bonus on initiative checks and Fortitude
saves while wearing light or no armor and carrying a light
load. Included above. Complete Adventurer 12.
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This feat first appeared in Races of the Wild.
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This feat first appeared in Complete Adventurer.

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supply an entire legion, snapped shut. Rolands—or at least, all
of him from the knees up—was gone in a warm, wet spray.
Keel flinched briefly but didn’t slow, his fear driving him on
faster and faster. The ache in his pounding legs grew to a dull
burn, but any fire he felt, he knew, would be a thousand times
more forgiving than the titanic thing that pursued. The mon-
strous beast, all claws and scales and massive teeth, made the
ground pitch with its furious pursuit.
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chanted to himself, a mantra that became harder to believe
with each step. Avoiding thick jungle vines and jumping gnarled
roots, he ran on. Behind, he could hear trees crack as they tore
from the ground, splintering at the terrible lizard’s passage.
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dense vegetation. In bursts, he ran even faster at the close
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broke from the tree line, a black expanse of charred and split
earth spread before him. From deep red cracks in the scarred
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the earth as though from something angry breathing below.
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swiftly. Faster! His exhausted legs nearly gave way at the very
thought, threatening to pitch him into one of the firelit cre-
vasses. His arms beat the air ahead of him as he threw his body
forward with each step. He could hear the thunderous footsteps
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joy and amazement, she responded in kind. She calls herself
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her what she advises him on, and she said, ‘Being a good man.’
I only hope he heeds her advice.”
The ninth day of the third month: “Today my lord proclaimed
himself protector of children of the realm, and declared that no
child would go hungry. The people cheered. The nobles glow-
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would strengthen the loyalty of his subjects and weaken the
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01 Talk your way out of a bargain with a kolyarut.
02 Become leader of a thieves’ guild.
03 Negotiate peace between a town and a lizardfolk tribe.
04 Recover a stolen museum display, then steal it later for
yourself.
05 Track down a kenku thieves’ guild.
06 Investigate a connection between city guards and a
thieves’ guild.
07 Convince a lich to make a powerful magic item.
08 Break into a noble’s heavily guarded mansion because
you can.
09 Fly to a distant land on the back of a roc.
10 Forge an alliance of gnomes and halflings to attack the
larger races.
11 Take a half-orc barbarian to the royal opera.
12 Join a rebellion you don’t care about for the sake of
someone you love.
13 Convince a group of azers to open up shop in the City
of Glass.
14 Bring together lovers separated by their families.
15 Explain to a mummy why you have a right to enter its
tomb.
16 Fake the assassination of a monarch you despise.
17 Attend a ball in disguise without the use of magic.
18 Distract the city watch as a gang fight occurs nearby.
19 Convince a horde of hobgoblins that you’re an avatar
of Erythnul.
20 Smuggle a bored prince or princess out of the country.
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22 Pass a message to an inmate in a secure prison. ing the populace.
23 Retrieve a gnome relic from the belly of a purple worm. 75 Compel a babau and a hound archon to work together
24 Lead a group of drow to the surface so they can raid. against a legion of devils.
25 Prevent a tyrant from coming to power. 76 Join a temple of St. Cuthbert as a spy for a temple of
26 Place a commoner on the throne. Olidammara.
27 Convince a wizard her magic has stopped working. 77 Track the source of a crime spree back to an ethereal
28 Track down a mortally wounded ranger’s dead animal filcher.
companion to bury with him. 78 Put a monk on the throne of a barbarian kingdom and
29 Peacefully get a wing of gargoyles to leave a castle. keep her there.
30 Infiltrate and expose a wererat den that the city guards 79 Join an order of wizards without being able to cast
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32 Start a thieves’ guild to compete with an existing one. customers in the market.
33 Wrangle a panicking dire bear out of a crowded city. 81 Convince deep dwarves, derro, and duergar to
34 Reunite a half-orc with the parent who didn’t raise him. cooperate in opening the lost Vault Beneath the
35 Convince dwarf miners to unearth an ancient creature. Mountain.
36 Kill a sorcerer before he can cast a spell. 82 Infiltrate a drow city to assassinate a svirfneblin traitor.
37 Ambush the tax shipment of an evil empire. 83 Help an adventurous prince or princess escape the
38 Convert a cleric to a different faith. palace.
39 Break a popular rebel out of prison. 84 Forge a strike force of half-elves who report directly to
40 Find the answer to a question said to be impossible to the elf king.
discern. 85 Convince a treant to leave the doomed forest it has
41 Make a false claim to the imperial throne. occupied for centuries.
42 Convince rival gangs to join together to form a larger 86 Destroy a thieves’ guild.
thieves’ guild. 87 Win a fighting tournament using a weapon you’re not
43 Convince a githyanki slaver to free a valuable captive. proficient with.
44 Free a condemned prisoner from the gallows. 88 Assassinate an imprisoned assassin. Make it look like it’s
45 Capture a tyrannosaurus for a wealthy city zoo. not a murder.
46 Bring a militant druid into the largest city. 89 Enter a scintillating color pool on the Astral Plane.
47 Perpetrate a con on a devil, raksasha, or yugoloth. 90 Hunt down a spellthief and bring him to a wizards’ guild
48 Defeat an elf in an archery contest by cheating. for justice.
49 Reveal the doppelganger hiding in the city senate. 91 Steal the sacred scrolls of a clan of ninjas.
50 Enter politics. 92 Smuggle a vampire into a city.
51 Escape a deserted island. 93 Use your soul as a bargaining chip in a deal with a
52 Lose a hound archon ranger. devourer.
53 Convince a paladin to keep an illegal or immoral secret. 94 Broker a peace agreement between dwarves and orcs.
54 Stop a group of city leaders from opening a portal to the 95 Explore the burial city of the elder elves.
Far Realm. 96 Ambush a scout-led group of irregulars.
55 Purchase a storm giant’s castle without gold, gems, or 97 Back out of a bargain with a powerful crime
magic items. syndicate—and survive.
56 Become the leader of an assassins’ guild. 98 Bring a choir of harpies to sing at a bards’ college.
57 Befriend a gray render. 99 Persuade a red dragon to become a dracolich.
58 Convince a red dragon to give up a piece of its hoard. 100 Convince an archon to break a contract.
59 Learn the location of a lost vault from a greedy ghost.
60 Deliver a love letter from a surface dweller to a drow in
a subterranean city.
61 Compel a cleric of Nerull to return a lost friend to life.
62 Sing an insulting song about the king to his face—and
live to tell about it.
63 Raise funds from a gold dragon to start a thieves’ guild.
64 Assassinate a monarch you like.
65 Court a noble scion under his parents’ noses.
66 Uncover who is sending death threats to a hated public
official. 
67 Bargain for passage through a behir’s territory.
68 Kidnap a wizard’s familiar and hold it for ransom.
69 Take a mistakenly teleported merfolk back to a distant 01>DCC7434B86=4AB
ocean in less than a day. MIKE McARTOR and F. WESLEY SCHNEIDER are associate
70 Convince a barbarian she’s really a sorcerer who can cast editors for Dragon magazine. Mike was one of the designers
powerful spells. for Spell Compendium, while Complete Scoundrel is Wes’s first
71 Perform for an army of orcs. design job for Wizards of the Coast.
72 Stop a vigilante from killing thieves’ guild members.
73 “Borrow” a hag eye from a covey of sea hags. 

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