Bard

Nearly always an out of character description to encompass a wide variety of people, bards have two things in common: Their innate connection to the Al'Noth and a strong reliance on their instincts to guide them. Beyond mere street musicians, bards tap into magic to bolster their performances, be it dance, song, or poetry. They frequently dabble in many arts both spoken and otherwise. This class of individuals may have strong people skills that lend to many subtle rolls such as spies, scouts or messengers, but can also paint them into important and up front positions such as negotiators, diplomats and mediators. Most bards tend toward charms and illusions to aid whatever goals they may have, but this is not the sole extent of their magical inclinations. Their ability to weave the Al'Noth into music, along with their ability to heal sets them apart from other arcane casters.

• Alignment: Any non-lawful
• Hit Die: d6
• Proficiencies: Armor (Light, Medium), Shields, Weapons (simple)
• Skill Points: 6 + Intelligence Modifier
• Class Skills:
  • Appraise
  • Bluff
  • Concentration
  • Craft Armor
  • Craft Weapon
  • Discipline
  • Gather Information
  • Heal (Skill)
  • Hide
  • Listen
  • Lore
  • Move Silently
  • Parry
  • Perform
  • Persuade
  • Pick Pocket
  • Spellcraft
  • Taunt
  • Tumble
  • Use Magic Device
• High Saving Throw(s): Reflex, Will
• BAB: Second
• Spellcasting: Arcane (Charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor). Bards begin the game knowing all cantrips. Must have a Charisma score of 10 + the spell's level to cast a spell.

Ex-Bards:

A bard begins to lose their way when they begin to rely more on laws to guide their inner selves then their instincts. When they step away from their gifts in such a fundamental way they begin to lose their connection with what makes them truly special. (Alignment shift to any lawful)

Abilities:

• Level 1
  • Bardic Knowledge
  • Bard Song

 

Bard Spells per Day

Base Spells per Day

Level	0	1	2	3	4	5	6
1	2	-	-	-	-	-	-
2	3	0	-	-	-	-	-
3	3	1	-	-	-	-	-
4	3	2	0	-	-	-	-
5	3	3	1	-	-	-	-
6	3	3	2	-	-	-	-
7	3	3	2	0	-	-	-
8	3	3	3	1	-	-	-
9	3	3	3	2	-	-	-
10	3	3	3	2	0	-	-
11	3	3	3	3	1	-	-
12	3	3	3	3	2	-	-
13	3	3	3	3	2	0	-
14	4	3	3	3	3	1	-
15	4	4	3	3	3	2	-
16	4	4	4	3	3	2	0
17	4	4	4	4	3	3	1
18	4	4	4	4	4	3	2
19	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
20	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

Known Spells

Level	0	1	2	3	4	5	6
1	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
2	5	2	-	-	-	-	-
3	5	3	-	-	-	-	-
4	5	3	2	-	-	-	-
5	5	4	3	-	-	-	-
6	5	4	3	-	-	-	-
7	5	4	4	2	-	-	-
8	5	4	4	3	-	-	-
9	5	4	4	3	-	-	-
10	5	4	4	4	2	-	-
11	5	4	4	4	3	-	-
12	5	4	4	4	3	-	-
13	5	4	4	4	4	2	-
14	5	4	4	4	4	3	-
15	5	4	4	4	4	3	-
16	5	5	4	4	4	4	2
17	5	5	5	4	4	4	3
18	5	5	5	5	4	4	3
19	5	5	5	5	5	4	4
20	5	5	5	5	5	5	4

Epic Bard:

The epic bard has learned to use their unique gifts with general ease. They have learned to find magical weaknesses in their foes to exploit when necessary and how to inspire their friends beyond their natural abilities. These individuals have found their place in the world and how they can best use their skills and gifts for greatest effectiveness.

• Hit Die: d6
• Skill Points: 6 + Intelligence Modifier
• Bonus Feats: 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38
• Epic Bonus Feats:
  • Epic Skill Focus
  • Epic Will
  • Great Charisma
  • Great Dexterity
  • Improved Combat Casting
  • Lasting Inspiration
  • Epic Spell Focus

Field	Layonara	Stock NWN:EE
Name	Bard	Bard
Plural	Bards	Bards
Player Class	Yes	Yes
Spell Caster	Yes	Yes
Hit Die	d6	d6
Skill Points / Level	6	4
Primary Ability	CHA	CHA
Recommended Ability Array	STR 12, DEX 14, CON 14, WIS 10, INT 12, CHA 15	STR 12, DEX 14, CON 14, WIS 10, INT 12, CHA 15
Alignment Restriction	Forbidden: Lawful Neutral (Law/Chaos axis)	Forbidden: Lawful Neutral (Law/Chaos axis)
Max Level	Unlimited	Unlimited
Multiclass XP Penalty	Yes	Yes
Arcane Spell Level Modifier	0	0
Divine Spell Level Modifier	0	0
Epic Class	No	No
Attack Bonus Table	CLS_ATK_2	CLS_ATK_2
Saving Throw Table	CLS_SAVTHR_BARD	CLS_SAVTHR_BARD
Feats Table	CLS_FEAT_BARD	CLS_FEAT_BARD
Bonus Feats Table	CLS_BFEAT_BARD	CLS_BFEAT_BARD
Skills Table	CLS_SKILL_BARD	CLS_SKILL_BARD
Spell Gain Table	LAY_SPGN_BARD	CLS_SPGN_BARD
Spell Known Table	LAY_SPKN_BARD	CLS_SPKN_BARD
Script Constant	CLASS_TYPE_BARD	CLASS_TYPE_BARD
Icon	IR_BARD	IR_BARD
Description	Bards often serve as negotiators, messengers, scouts, and spies. They love to accompany heroes (and villains) to witness heroic (or villainous) deeds firsthand, since a bard who can tell a story from personal experience earns renown among his fellows. A bard casts arcane spells without any advance preparation, much like a sorcerer. His magic emphasizes charms and illusions, and the bard can also play an inspiring song that strengthens him and his allies. Bards also share some specialized skills with rogues, and their knowledge of item lore is nearly unmatched. WARNING: To cast a spell, a bard must have a Charisma score of 10 + the spell's level. For example, to cast a 3rd-level spell, a bard must have a Charisma of 13. Standard Abilities: - Alignment Restrictions: Any nonlawful. - Hit Die: d6. - Proficiencies: Proficient with simple weapons. Also proficient with light armor, medium armor, and shields. - Skill Points (*4 at 1st level): 4 + Int Modifier. - Spellcasting: Arcane (Charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor); Bards begin the game knowing all cantrips. - Ex-Bards: Bards cannot gain levels of experience while they are of any lawful alignment.	Bards often serve as negotiators, messengers, scouts, and spies. They love to accompany heroes (and villains) to witness heroic (or villainous) deeds firsthand, since a bard who can tell a story from personal experience earns renown among his fellows. A bard casts arcane spells without any advance preparation, much like a sorcerer. His magic emphasizes charms and illusions, and the bard can also play an inspiring song that strengthens him and his allies. Bards also share some specialized skills with rogues, and their knowledge of item lore is nearly unmatched. WARNING: To cast a spell, a bard must have a Charisma score of 10 + the spell's level. For example, to cast a 3rd-level spell, a bard must have a Charisma of 13. Standard Abilities: - Alignment Restrictions: Any nonlawful. - Hit Die: d6. - Proficiencies: Proficient with simple weapons. Also proficient with light armor, medium armor, and shields. - Skill Points (*4 at 1st level): 4 + Int Modifier. - Spellcasting: Arcane (Charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor); Bards begin the game knowing all cantrips. - Ex-Bards: Bards cannot gain levels of experience while they are of any lawful alignment.

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