Shifter

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Shifter is a default prestige class with Arelith specific changes.

Introduction

Arelith Shifters enjoy a few changes that benefit their dragon shape. Mechanical changes are included in the #Class Mechanics on this page and explained in the #Arelith Changes section. Base mechanics can be found on NWNWiki. The #Roleplay Tips section provides suggestions for character development.

Shifters also have have a required DM #Token Process approval.

Class Mechanics

Token Process

A Prestige Class token is required to play the shifter class. Tokens are to be requested from DMs, who will evaluate and ask questions about your character and your intentions to determine whether the class will be beneficial or detrimental to the server. They, as well, hold the right to deny your request as they fit. Shifters are held to even higher standards than other applications. Send in something strong and well thought out for consideration if you are considering this concept.

This class is heavily monitored, and may require an increased tact and finesse to be candidate to become a shifter.

To apply for a Prestige Class token, please contact DMs PM DM's on the forums. Shifter requests may take slightly longer, but are still usually responded to within 24 hours. If two days have gone by with no response, please follow up with your original response.

Please note that Shifter abilties that are sourced from a patron god will likely be denied. Creativity, originality, and depth are all needed for a successful application. Give a lot of thought before applying, not only about the class but how your concept will have longevity.

Requirements

Alignment restrictions: none

Feats: alertness, wild shape (Druid level 5)

Spellcasting: level 3 or higher

Class Features

Hit die: d8

Proficiencies: No additional proficiencies are gained

Skill points: 4 + int modifier ((4 + int modifier) * 4 at 1st level)

Class Skills: animal empathy, bluff, concentration, craft mastery, craft trap, heal, hide, listen, lore, persuade, ride, spot

Unavailable feats: weapon proficiency (exotic), weapon proficiency (martial), weapon proficiency (simple), weapon specialization

Primary saving throw(s): fortitude, reflex

Base attack bonus: +3/4 level

Level Progression

Hit points rolls on Arelith are always maximum.

Level	BAB	Fort	Reflex	Will	Feats	HP	Forms
1st	+0	+2	+2	+0	greater wildshape I	8	wyrmling
2nd	+1	+3	+3	+0		16
3rd	+2	+3	+3	+1	greater wildshape II	24	harpy, gargoyle, minotaur
4th	+3	+4	+4	+1	infinite greater wildshape I	32
5th	+3	+4	+4	+1	greater wildshape III	40	basilisk, drider, manticore
6th	+4	+5	+5	+2		48
7th	+5	+5	+5	+2	humanoid shape, infinite greater wildshape II	56	drow warrior, lizardfolk whipmaster, kobold commando
8th	+6/+1	+6	+6	+2		64
9th	+6/+1	+6	+6	+3		72
10th	+7/+2	+7	+7	+3	greater wildshape IV, infinite greater wildshape III	80	dire tiger, medusa, mindflayer

Epic CLASS

Bonus feats: The epic shifter gains a bonus feat every three levels. In other words, at levels 13, 16, and 19.

Epic bonus feats: automatic quicken spell, automatic silent spell, automatic still spell, construct shape, dragon shape, epic energy resistance, epic spell focus, epic spell penetration, great wisdom, improved combat casting, outsider shape, undead shape

Unavailable epic feats: epic weapon specialization

Level	Feats	HP	Forms
11th		88	epic harpy, epic gargoyle, epic minotaur
12th		96
13th	bonus feat, infinite humanoid shape	104
14th		112
15th		120	epic basilisk, epic drider, epic manticore
16th	bonus feat, infinite greater wildshape IV	128
17th		136	epic drow warrior, epic lizardfolk whipmaster, epic kobold commando
18th		144
19th	bonus feat	152
20th		160

Arelith Changes

Change	Level	Description
Dragon Shape	-	Loses Monk AC, Monk UBAB, and True Seeing, replaced with See Invisibility. See Dragon Shape on the Druid page for full details.
Class skills	-	Access to Bluff and Ride as class skills.

Roleplay Tips

A general theme of Shifters is the greater understanding of self through outward transformation. External features hold little meaning for them, but their soul and sense of self is very strong. As they grow in strength, so do their shapes, from at first only humanoid and relevant forms, to more and more outlandish and shapes far differentiating from their own.

External Links

Information about default NWN class are available on NWNWiki.