Question about Skill Ranks.

[Alnitak1982]

I'm still new to this game. And at the stage of creating PC and was wondering, At lvl 1 (creating the PC) do you get the "Skill Ranks per Level" for that class? This question came to mind, when i looked at the Human traits, and saw "Skilled: Humans gain an additional skill rank at 1st level.." Which made me question, in "Addition" to what?

[VRMH]

Alnitak1982 wrote:

At lvl 1 (creating the PC) do you get the "Skill Ranks per Level" for that class?

Yes, plus or minus your intelligence modifier, and possibly plus a bonus for taking a level in your favored class. And then the extra point for being Human.

Quote:

"Skilled: Humans gain an additional skill rank at 1st level.." Which made me question, in "Addition" to what?

In addition to the skill points every other race gets too.

[Alnitak1982]

Thank you VRMH

[Seriphim84]

Skill Ranks, where they come from.
Class: either 2, 4, 6 or 8 per level.
Intelligence: + or - skills equal to intelligence modifier
Favored class: Optional +1
Human: +1 per level.

So for instance a human rogue with an int of 14(+2) and not taking his favored class bonus in skills would get (8+2+1=)11 skill points a level.

A dwarven fighter with a int 7 (-2) and not putting his favored class into skills would be (2-2=)0 but everyone gets a minimum of 1 per level so he would get 1.

A half orc Barbarian with a int of 8(-1) and putting his favored class bonus into skills would get (4-1+1=)4 skill ranks per level.

Hope that helps.