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Gnomish Bolter

Art and Imagery is a great source of new ideas and inspiration. I used to love doing writting assignments where they would hand you a random pitcure from a collection, and then ask you to write a story for that scene. I never failed to get a A on those type of assignments.

When I visited Claudio Poza's site, I was kinda skeptic at first. His art is still better then mine, but I wasn't sure I was going to find anything I would want to use to make a charecter with. I kept looking, and then I hit his Oddball page. Right then, I fell in love with the Gnome. He made me want to play a Gnome. I made a gnome that very night and joined in yet another game, where I could at least play him.

This image also inspired a Prestige Class, as you can see below. My hope is to eventually play this class. Sometimes cool images are just too good to pass up.

This is in First Draft 0.2 form.

Hit Dice: d10

Requirments:

Race: Gnome
Base Attack: 5+
Exotic Weapon: Hand Crossbow
Feats: Amberdexterity & Point Blank Shot
Craft: Boyer 10+
Special: Must have built and own his own Master Work Hand Crossbow

Class Skills:

Gnomish Bolter's class skills (and corresponding abilities) are Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Handle Animal (Chr), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Move Silently (Dex),Search (Int), and Spot (Wis).

The Gnomish Bolter gains 2 + Intelligence Modifier Skill Points per Level

Class Features:

Armor & Weapons : The Gnomish Bolter is proficent with all Simple and Martial Weapons. They can wear light armors.

Improved Amberdexterity : At first level, the Gnomish Bolter has grown to be a expert with using a crossbow in each hand. When using two ranged weapons, the penelty is dropped to -4/-4, or -2/-2 if both weapons are light.

Weapon Specalization : At second level, the Gnomish Bolter gains Weapon Specilization in Hand Crossbows. If he already has this, then he may choose a different weapon to specialize in.

Quickload: At third level, the Gnomish Bolter has improved the speed which he can load crossbows. Loading hand and light crossbows are considered a free action.

Befuddle Bolt: At fifth level, the Gnomish Bolter starts to learn how to use his inate magical abilities to confuse his foes. Before he makes a attack role, he can enchant a befuddle bolt. He can enchant this bolt up to his level per day. If the bolt hits, his opponent makes a Will Save (DC 15). A Failed save means the target is stunned for one round, as he suffers a mild delusion. This is a Spell Like Ability.

Confusion Bolt: At seventh level, after learning how to befuddle his opponent, The Gnomish Bolter learns how to make the effect last. Before he makes a attack roll, he can enchant a confusion bolt. He can enchant this bolt up to half his level per day. If the bolt hits, his opponent makes a Will Save (DC 17). A Failed save means that the target is under the effects of a Confusion Spell for 1d4+1 rounds. This is a Spell Like Ability.

Improved Point Blank : At 9th Level, The Gnomish Fighter is a expert at close quarter combat. Gnomish Bolters get a +3 Attack, and +3 to damage within 30' of a opponent when using a ranged weapon.

Level Base Attack Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special Ability

1 +1 +0 +2 +0 Improved Amberdexterity

2 +2 +0 +3 +0 Weapon Specialization

3 +3 +1 +3 +1 QuickLoad

4 +4 +1 +4 +1

5 +5 +1 +4 +1 Befuddle Bolt

6 +6 +2 +5 +2

7 +7 +2 +5 +2 Confusion Bolt

8 +8 +2 +6 +2

9 +9 +3 +6 +3 Improved Point Blank

10 +10 +3 +7 +3

Level	Base Attack	Fort Save	Ref Save	Will Save	Special Ability
1	+1	+0	+2	+0	Improved Amberdexterity
2	+2	+0	+3	+0	Weapon Specialization
3	+3	+1	+3	+1	QuickLoad
4	+4	+1	+4	+1
5	+5	+1	+4	+1	Befuddle Bolt
6	+6	+2	+5	+2
7	+7	+2	+5	+2	Confusion Bolt
8	+8	+2	+6	+2
9	+9	+3	+6	+3	Improved Point Blank
10	+10	+3	+7	+3