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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Pirate.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Pirates are proficient with all simple and martial weapons. They are also proficient with light armor but not with shields.

'''{{Anchor|Trapfinding}} {{Ex}}:''' As the [[SRD:Rogue| rogue]] ability of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Pirate Specialty}} {{Ex}}:''' At first level a pirate chooses a specialty and the associated skill from the following: Marine Corsair (Profession Sailor), Sky Marauder (Profession Pilot), River Rat (Profession Rafter), or Highway Man (Ride). A pirate has effective ranks in his specialty skill equal to his pirate level, which qualify for skill usage and prerequisites for feats and prestige classes.

'''{{Anchor|Sneak Attack}} {{Ex}}:''' At second level and every two levels thereafter the pirate gains sneak attack, as the [[SRD:Rogue| rogue]] ability of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Evasion}} {{Ex}}:''' At second level the pirate gains evasion, as the [[SRD:Rogue| rogue]] ability of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Stunt Attack}} {{Ex}}:''' Once per day at third level and for one additional time each day every three levels thereafter, the pirate may attempt a Jump, Tumble or Use Rope check to leave a target flat footed for until the pirates next turn. Action required to use the skill is unchanged, a failed attempt does use up the ability for that day, and the DC of the attempt depends on the skill used as shown below:
*'''Jump:''' DC equal to that needed to clear the current effective height of target (i.e. it is easier to jump over a dragon that is crouching than one rearing up)
*'''Tumble:''' DC as per tumbling through an enemies occupied space.
*'''Use Rope:''' DC as for securing a grappling hook, adding both distance thrown for grappling hook target AND distance to be traveled for a rope swing.
If successful the pirate may make a single attack while performing the action.

'''{{Anchor|Uncanny Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' At fourth level the pirate gains uncanny dodge, as the [[SRD:Rogue| rogue]] ability of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Pirate Trick}} {{Ex}}:''' At fifth level and every five levels thereafter a pirate gains an ability from the list below:
*'''A Sea Witches Gift:''' The pirate chooses any two first level spells. May may cast each one once per day. Spell DC is equal to 10+ the Pirates level. This ability can be gained multiple times, either with two additional daily uses, two new first level spells, or one daily use of a second level spell.
*'''Pirate Pockets:''' The Pirate carries an amount of unspecified gear with a value in gold equal to the pirates level. Whenever the pirate uses this ability, the items cost is subtracted from his pocket pool, which does not replenish until the pirate spend gold to bring it up to maximum, preferably the gold of others.
*'''Whale of a Tale:''' The Pirate gains Bardic Knowledge, as per the bard ability.
*'''Talking... Ferrets?:''' The Pirate gains a Familiar, as per the wizard ability.
*'''Sharks and Sailors DO Mix:''' The Pirate Gains an Animal Companion, as per the ranger ability.
*'''Motley Crew:''' The Pirate has a lesser version of Leadership, gaining followers whos total levels to not exceed the Pirates Pirate Levels and whose individual levels are no more than half the Pirates own levels.
*'''Be-Wenched:''' The Pirate gains a lesser form of Leadership, gaining the ability to call a Cohort of the gender the Pirate finds attractive.
*'''Booty Master:''' A pirate who defeats a foe that requires random treasure to be rolled, the pirate can roll for his own random treasure and chooses which horde the defeated foe has.
*'''High Functioning Drunk:''' A Pirate never suffers negative effects for intoxication, and gains his Dexterity modifier has a dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves when intoxicated.
*'''Foul Breath:''' An intoxicated Pirate gains a breath weapon in a 15 foot cone, forcing all within the cone to make a Fortitude save or become nauseated for 1d4 rounds. ''Prerequisite: High Functioning Drunk''
*'''Pirates Breath Weapon:''' An intoxicated Pirate can breath on his weapon and spark it as a full round action, giving the weapon the Flaming quality for a number of rounds equal to twice his Pirate level. ''Prerequisite: High Functioning Drunk, Foul Breath''
*'''Making It Up As You Go:''' As a full round action the pirate can set up a trap of a level equal to one quarter of the his Pirate levels. This trap must be supported by the environment (no pit trap in a preconstructed dungeon, for instance), and anyone who sees the Pirate set the trap can automatically avoid it, though they may still be lured or otherwise forced into it. ''Prerequisite: Pirate Pockets''

'''{{Anchor|Snatch Steal}} {{Ex}}:''' At seventh level a pirate has mastered the art of literally stealing the shirt off some ones back. Any attack the pirates makes can also be made with a free slight of hand check. Success indicates the pirate has stolen one item of the targets body.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Uncanny Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' At eighth level the pirate gains improved uncanny dodge, as the [[SRD:Rogue| rogue]] ability of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Sea Turtles}} {{Sp}}:''' At eleventh level a pirate becomes very difficult to get rid of. Once per week he may cast Teleport, as the spell, though he always rolls for location as if his destination is false. In addition, the pirate loses the use of this ability for a week if he ever tells the truth about how he got where he is after using this ability.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Evasion}} {{Ex}}:''' At thirteenth level the pirate gains improved evasion, as the [[SRD:Rogue| rogue]] special ability of the same name.

'''{{Anchor|Greater Sea Turtles}} {{Sp}}:''' At seventeenth level the pirate becomes impossible to abandon. A pirate may now use Greater Teleport once per week, though he still must not tell the truth about how he get to where he is, as per standard Sea Turtles.

'''{{Anchor|Specialty Perfection}} {{Ex}}, {{Sp}}:''' At nineteenth level a pirates skill reaches its pinnacle. Herein the pirate changes it's specialty title to include Captain, and gains the benefits below:
*'''All:''' The pirate adds 30 ft of movement to any vehicle or mount he controls, and may control the vehicle or mount as a move action.
*'''Marine Captain:''' Improves the maneuverability of any craft he commands one step and may use Control Winds as a spell-like ability once per day. Caster level equals pirate level.
*'''Sky Captain:''' Improves the maneuverability of any craft he commands one step and may use Air Walk as a spell-like ability once per day. Caster level equals pirate level.
*'''River Captain:''' Improves the maneuverability of any craft he commands one step and may use Control Water as a spell-like ability once per day. Caster level equals pirate level.
*'''Highway Captain:''' Improves the hit dice of any animal, magical beast, vermin, or elemental mount he rides by four and may use Commune With Nature as a spell-like ability once per day. Caster level equals pirate level.

'''Pirates Code:''' The following are all strictures of the pirates code. Following each stricture in parenthesis are common interpretations of the Code, as it is practiced by most pirates (aka the Chaotic Evil variety):
*A pirate must give a share of loot taken to all parties involved, and fair compensation to losses in the taking. (Most pirates draw up a contract that detail what constitutes a share, as well as specific compensation for specific circumstances. Of course, they also take care to ensure they take enough slacker casualties to increase their own wealth. Those not under such contracts take every measure to maximize their own take, running from via classic scams to hiding treasure.)
*A pirate may not take hostile action during a negotiation, and obey all terms of said negotiation. (Pirates often make excellent use of poor wording during negotiations, turning the tables on any agreement. Also, many pirates also use negotiation to position their crew, which is not technically a "hostile action" and mere prudent thinking.)
*A pirate shall maintain his equipment to be battle ready at all times. (Often obeyed to the letter.)
*A pirate who falls behind shall be left behind. (While many pirates follow this part to the letter, some good pirates can and do rescue companions that get left, as the Code says absolutely nothing against going back, only stopping in the middle.)
*A pirate shall defer to his captain in matters of command and shall not betray his captain, in the exception of a captain no longer fit to command. (Pirates prey upon their captains to find any weakness, thus the longest lived captains are the strongest or most clever of their kind. However, captured pirates get around this part of the code by "resigning" their former captain and crew.)
Allowed Alignments	Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	Unquantifiable +
Author	Spazalicious Chaos +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Sneak Attack +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rated By	Nolanf +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Appraise +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Craft +, Diplomacy +, Disable Device +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge Architecture and Engineering +, Knowledge Geography +, Knowledge Local +, Knowledge Nature +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Open Lock +, Perform +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Spot +, Survival +, Swim +, Tumble + and Use Rope +
Skill Points	8 +
Summary	A smuggler, thief, and general villain that is merely one part of a grand organization of crime. +
Title	Pirate +
Will Save Progression	Good +