Class feature:
(Bard):
Bardic Performance:
Countersong (Su): At 1st level, a bard learns to counter magic effects that
depend on sound (but not spells that have verbal components.) Each round of
the countersong he makes a Perform (keyboard, percussion, wind, string, or sing)
skill check. Any creature within 30 feet of the bard (including the bard
himself) that is affected by a sonic or language-dependent magical attack may
use the bard's Perform check result in place of its saving throw if, after the
saving throw is rolled, the Perform check result proves to be higher. If a
creature within range of the countersong is already under the effect of a
non-instantaneous sonic or language-dependent magical attack, it gains another
saving throw against the effect each round it hears the countersong, but it
must use the bard's Perform skill check result for the save. Countersong does
not work on effects that don't allow saves. Countersong relies on audible
components.
Distraction (Su): At 1st level, a bard can use his performance to counter magic
effects that depend on sight. Each round of the Distraction, he makes a Perform
(act, comedy, dance, or oratory) skill check. Any creature within 30 feet of
the bard (including the bard himself) that is affected by an illusion (pattern)
or illusion (figment) magical attack may use the bard’s Perform check result
in place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, the Perform
check result proves to be higher. If a creature within range of the Distraction
is already under the effect of a non-instantaneous illusion (pattern) or
illusion (figment) magical attack, it gains another saving throw against the
effect each round it sees the Distraction, but it must use the bard’s Perform
check result for the save. Distraction does not work on effects that don’t
allow saves. Distraction relies on visual components.
Fascinate (Su): At 1st level, a bard can use his performance to cause one or
more creatures to become fascinated with him. Each creature to be fascinated
must be within 90 feet, able to see and hear the bard, and capable of paying
attention to him. The bard must also be able to see the creatures affected.
The Distraction of a nearby combat or other dangers prevents the ability from
working. For every three levels a bard has attained beyond 1st, he can target
one additional creature with this ability.
Each creature within range receives a Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 the bard’s
level + the bard’s Cha modifier) to negate the effect. If a creature’s saving
throw succeeds, the bard cannot attempt to fascinate that creature again for
24 hours. If its saving throw fails, the creature sits quietly and observes the
performance for as long as the bard continues to maintain it. While fascinated,
a target takes a –4 penalty on skill checks made as reactions, such as
Perception checks. Any potential threat to the target allows the target to make
a new saving throw against the effect. Any obvious threat, such as someone
drawing a weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a weapon at the target,
automatically breaks the effect.
Fascinate is an enchantment (compulsion), mind-affecting ability. Fascinate
relies on audible and visual components in order to function.
Inspire Courage (Su): A 1st level bard can use his performance to inspire
courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and
improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to
perceive the bard’s performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus
on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on
attack and weapon damage rolls. At 5th level, and every six bard levels
thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level.
Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. inspire courage can use audible
or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting
his performance.
Wordstrike (Su): At 3rd level, the sound striker bard can spend 1 round of
bardic performance as a standard action to direct a burst of sonically charged
words at a creature or object. This performance deals 1d4 points of damage plus
the bard’s level to an object, or half this damage to a living creature.
Weird Words (Su): At 6th level, a sound striker can start a performance as a
standard action, lashing out with 1 potent sound per bard level (maximum 10),
each sound affecting one target within 30 feet. These are ranged touch attacks.
Each weird word deals 1d8 points of damage plus the bard’s Charisma bonus
(Fortitude half ), and the bard chooses whether it deals bludgeoning, piercing,
or slashing damage for each word.
Dirge of Doom (Su): A bard of 8th level or higher can use his performance to
foster a sense of growing dread in his enemies, causing them to take become
shaken. To be affected, an enemy must be within 30 feet and able to see and
hear the bard's performance. The effect persists for as long as the enemy is
within 30 feet and the bard continues the performance. The performance cannot
cause a creature to become frightened or panicked, even if the targets are
already shaken from another effect. Dirge of doom is a mind-affecting fear
effect, and it relies on audible and visual components.
Versatile Performance (Ex):At 2nd level, a bard can choose one type of Perform
skill. He can use his bonus in that skill in place of his bonus in associated
skills. When substituting in this way, the bard uses his total Perform skill
bonus, including class skill bonus, in place of its associated skill's bonus,
whether or not he has ranks in that skill or if it is a class skill. At 6th
level, and every 4 levels thereafter, the bard can select an additional type
of Perform to substitute.
Chosen:Perform (Sing)(String)
Well-Versed (Ex)At 2nd level, the bard becomes resistant to the bardic
performance of others, and to sonic effects in general. The bard gains a +4
bonus on saving throws made against bardic performance, sonic, and language-
dependent effects.
Lore Master (Ex):At 5th level, the bard becomes a master of lore and can
take 10 on any Knowledge skill check that he has ranks in. A bard can choose
not to take 10 and can instead roll normally. In addition, once per day, the
bard can take 20 on any Knowledge skill check as a standard action. He can use
this ability one additional time per day for every six levels he possesses
beyond 5th, to a maximum of three times per day at 17th level.
Feats:
Dodge
You gain a +1 dodge bonus to your AC. A condition that makes you lose your Dex bonus to AC also makes you lose the benefits of this feat.
Lunge
Mobility
You get a +4 dodge bonus to Armor Class against attacks of opportunity caused when you move out of or within a threatened area. A condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses. Dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most types of bonuses.
Skill Focus (Perform (String Instruments))
You get a +3 bonus on all checks involving the chosen skill. If you have 10 or more ranks in that skill, this bonus increases to +6.
Spring Attack
Armor Proficiency, Light
When you wear a type of armor with which you are proficient, the armor check penalty for that armor applies only to Dexterity- and Strength-based skill checks.
Shield Proficiency
When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills.
Simple Weapon Proficiency
Traits:
Armor Expert
Elven Reflexes
Racial Traits:
Elven Immunities: Half-elves are immune to magic sleep effects and gain a +2
racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and effects.
Adaptability: Half-elves receive Skill Focus as a bonus feat at 1st level.
Keen Senses: Half-elves receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
Low-Light Vision: Half-elves can see twice as far as humans in conditions of
dim light.
Elf Blood: Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
Multitalented: Half-elves choose two favored classes at first level and gain +1 hit
point or +1 skill point whenever they take a level in either one of those
classes.
