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Bandit

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Making a Bandit

Abilities: X

Characteristics: X

Races: X

Alignment: X

Starting Gold: 5d4 × 10 gp (125 gp).

Starting Age: "Complex" or "As Wizard"

Table: The Bandit

Hit Die: d8

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Special	Speed Bonus
		Fort	Ref	Will
1st	+0	+0	+2	+0	Weapon Finesse, Trapfinding, Track	+0 ft
2nd	+1	+0	+3	+0	Evasion, Reactive Instinct +1	+0 ft
3rd	+2	+1	+3	+1	Cunning Strike, Poison Use, Trap Sense +1	+10 ft
4th	+3	+1	+4	+1	Uncanny Dodge, Great Leap	+10 ft
5th	+3	+1	+4	+1	Devious Strike +1d6, Swift Stalker	+10 ft
6th	+4	+2	+5	+2	Flawless Stride, Deft Hands +2, Trap Sense +2	+20 ft
7th	+5	+2	+5	+2	Master Tracker, Speed Climb	+20 ft
8th	+6/+1	+2	+6	+2	Camouflage, Improved Flanking	+20 ft
9th	+6/+1	+3	+6	+3	Improved Evasion, Trap Sense +3	+30 ft
10th	+7/+2	+3	+7	+3	Skill Mastery, Devious Strike +2d6	+30 ft
11th	+8/+3	+3	+7	+3	Improved Poison Use, Reactive Instinct +2	+30 ft
12th	+9/+4	+4	+8	+4	Lucky, Deft Hands +4, Trap Sense +4	+40 ft
13th	+9/+4	+4	+8	+4	A Thousand Faces	+40 ft
14th	+10/+5	+4	+9	+4	Hide in Plain Sight,	+40 ft
15th	+11/+6/+1	+5	+9	+5	Devious Strike +3d6, Trap Sense +5	+50 ft
16th	+12/+7/+2	+5	+10	+5		+50 ft
17th	+12/+7/+2	+5	+10	+5	Free Movement	+50 ft
18th	+13/+8/+3	+6	+11	+6	Deft Hands +6, Trap Sense +6	+60 ft
19th	+14/+9/+4	+6	+11	+6	Reactive Instinct +3	+60 ft
20th	+15/+10/+5	+6	+12	+6	Devious Strike +4d6	+60 ft

Class Skills (8 + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level)
Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Disable Device (Int), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (local) (Int), Knowledge (nature) (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Open Lock (Dex), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex), Use Magic Device (Cha), Use Rope (Dex).

Class Features

All of the following are class features of the Bandit.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Bandits are proficient with all simple and martial weapons, and plus bolas, hand crossbows, kukris, spiked chains, and whips. Bandits are proficient with light armor, but not with shields.

Weapon Finesse: At fist level a Bandit gains Weapon Finesse as a bonus feat even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites. If he already has Weapon Finesse from another source he may instead select any feat for which he qualifies.

Trapfinding: Bandits can use the Search skill to locate traps when the task has a Difficulty Class higher than 20. Finding a nonmagical traps has a DC of at least 20, or higher if it is well hidden. Finding a magic trap has a DC of 25 + the level of the spell used to create it. Bandits can use the Disable Device skill to disarm magic traps. A magic trap generally has a DC of 25 + the level of the spell used to create it. a Bandit who beats a trap’s DC by 10 or more with a Disable Device check can study a trap, figure out how it works, and bypass it (with his party) without disarming it.

Track: At fist level a Bandit gains Track as a bonus feat even if he doesn't meet the prerequisites. If he already has Track from another source he may instead select any feat for which he qualifies.

Evasion (Ex): At 2nd level and higher, a Bandit can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion and Improved Evasion can be used only if the Bandit is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless Bandit does not gain the benefit of evasion.

Reactive Instinct (Ex): Starting at 2nd level, a Bandit gains a +1 bonus on all initiative checks and on all Reflex saving throws. This bonus improves by an additional +1 at 11th and 19th levels (+2 at 11th level, +3 at 9th level). a Bandit loses this bonus when wearing medium or heavy armor or carrying a heavy load.

Cunning Strike (Ex): A Bandit is smart about when he choses to attack and how, always slipping in through an opponents guard by noticing openings and weakness in an opponents stance, posture, footing, over reaching for a swing, etc. Because of this, a Bandit can add their Intelligence score to all of their attack and damage rolls in addition to any normal strength bonus.

Poison Use (Ex): At 3rd level and higher, a Bandit never risks accidentally poisoning himself when applying poison to a weapon.

Trap Sense (Ex): At 3rd level, a Bandit gains an intuitive sense that alerts him to danger from traps, giving him a +1 bonus on Reflex saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps. These bonuses rise to +2 when the Bandit reaches 6th level, to +3 when he reaches 9th level, to +4 when he reaches 12th level, to +5 at 15th, and to +6 at 18th level. Trap sense bonuses gained from multiple classes stack and this ability stacks with the bonus to Reflex saves from his Reactive Instinct ability.

Uncanny Dodge (Ex): Starting at 4th level, a Bandit can react to danger before his senses would normally allow him to do so. He retains her Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if he is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, he still loses his Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized. If a Bandit already has uncanny dodge from a different class he automatically gains Improved Uncanny Dodge instead.

Great Leap (Ex): A 5th level Bandit is adept at jumping over and around various obstacles, and always makes Jump checks as if he was running and had the Run feat, enabling him to make long jumps without a running start and granting him a +4 bonus on the jump (see the skill description, page 77 of the Players Handbook). a Bandit loses this bonus when wearing medium or heavy armor or carrying a heavy load.

Devious Strike (Ex): At 5th level, a Bandit gains the ability to strike precisely with any light or one-handed slashing or piercing weapon, gaining an extra 1d6 damage added to his normal damage roll. When making a Devious Strike, a Bandit cannot attack with any weapon in his other hand or use a shield. A Bandit’s Devious Strike only works against living creatures with discernible anatomies. However, this ability does work on creatures that are immune to critical hits. At 10th level and every 5 levels there after, the extra damage on a Devious Strike increases by an additional +1d6.

Swift Stalker (Ex): Starting at 5th level, a Bandit can move at his normal speed while following tracks without taking the normal −5 penalty. He only takes a −10 (instead of the normal −20) when moving at up to twice his normal speed while tracking. a Bandit can also move stealthily even at a quick pace. He no longer takes a −5 penalty on Hide and Move Silently checks when moving at any speed up to his normal speed, and he takes only a −10 (instead of the normal −20) on Hide and Move Silently checks when running. (He still takes the normal −20 on such checks when charging).

Flawless Stride (Ex): Starting at 6th level, a Bandit can move through any sort of terrain that slows movement (such as undergrowth, rubble, overgrown areas, natural thorns, briars and similar terrain) at her normal movement speed and without taking damage or suffering any other impairment. This ability also allows him to run and charge in situations where others cannot. He may charge, or run over difficult terrain that normally slows movement or allies or neutral characters blocking his path. This ability enables him to run down steep stairs, leap down from a balcony, and tumble over tables to get to his destination. Depending on the circumstances, he still may need to make appropriate checks (Jump and Tumble, in particular) to successfully move over the terrain. This ability does not let him move more quickly through terrains that are enchanted or have been magically manipulated to impede movement. a Bandit loses this ability when wearing heavy armor, or carrying a heavy load.

Deft Hands (Ex): a Bandit is amazingly good with his hands and excels at skills that require fine motor control. Starting at 6th level a Bandit gains a +2 bonus on Disable Device, Open Locks and Slight of Hand checks. This bonus increases by +2 every 6 levels there after to +4 at 12 level and +6 at 18th level.

Master Tracker (Ex): a Bandit gains the Urban Tracking feat as a bonus feat at 4th level, allowing him to more readily use Gather Information to locate and track people within communities. This feat can be found on page 154 in Races of Destiny or page 56 of the Unearthed Arcana. Also starting at 4th level, a Bandit is so good at following tracks that he can even track someone that is under the influence of a "Pass without Trace" spell or similar effect, though he takes a −10 on his Survival checks when doing so. a Bandit leaves absolutely no trail while traveling in natural surroundings and cannot be tracked. He may choose to leave a trail if so desired.

Speed Climb (Ex): a Bandit of 7th level or higher can scramble up or down walls and slopes with great speed. He can climb at his speed as a move action with no penalty; however, he must begin and end his move on a horizontal surface (such as the ground or a flat rooftop). If he does not end his movement on a horizontal surface, he falls, taking falling damage as appropriate for his distance above the ground. a Bandit only needs to have one hand free to use this ability. a Bandit loses this ability when wearing heavy armor or carrying a heavy load.

Camouflage (Ex): Beginning at 8th level, a Bandit can use the hide skill in any sort of terrain, whether natural or not, even if the terrain doesn't grant cover or concealment. He loses this benefit when wearing medium or heavy armor.

Improved Evasion (Ex): At 9th level a Bandit gains Improved Evasion. This ability works like evasion, except that while the Bandit still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks henceforth he henceforth takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless Bandit does not gain the benefit of improved evasion.

Skill Mastery (Ex): At 10th level The Bandit becomes so certain in the use of certain skills that he can use them reliably even under adverse conditions. Upon gaining this ability, he selects a number of skills equal to 3 + his Intelligence modifier. When making a skill check with one of these skills, he may take 10 even if stress and distractions would normally prevent him from doing so. a Bandit may gain this ability multiple times from multiple classes, selecting additional skills for it to apply to each time.

Improved Poison Use (Ex): Starting at 11th level, a Bandit can apply poison to a weapon as a move action. (Normally, applying a poison is a standard action, like applying an oil.)

Lucky (Ex): Many Bandits live by the credo "Better lucky than good." Once per day, a Bandit of 12th level or higher may re-roll any failed attack roll, skill check, ability check, or saving throw. The character must take the result of the re-roll, even if it's worse than the original roll.

A Thousand Faces (Su): At 13th level, a Bandit gains the ability to change his appearance at will, as if using the disguise self spell. This affects the Bandit’s body but not his possessions. It is not an illusory effect, but a minor physical alteration of the Bandit’s appearance, within the limits described for the spell.

Hide in Plain Sight (Ex): While in any sort of terrain, whether natural or not, a Bandit of 14th level or higher may make use the Hide skill even while being observed.

Free Movement (Su): a Bandit is relentless in her pursuit and can slip out of grapples, bonds and even the effects of confining spells easily. Starting at 17th level, this ability duplicates the effects of a "Freedom of Movement" spell at will.

Huma Bandit Starting Package

Weapons: Longbow (1d8, crit 20/x3),

Skill Selection: Pick a number of skills equal to 8 + Int modifier.

Skill	Ranks	Ability	Armor Check Penalty
Climb	2	Str	—
Disable Device	4	Dex	—
Hide	4	Dex	—
Jump	2	Str	—
Listen	4	Wis	—
Move Silently	4	Dex	—
Open Locks	4	Dex	—
Search	4	Int	—
Spot	4	Wis	—
Survival	4	Wis	—

Feat: Nimble Fingers

Bonus Feats: Point Blank Shot for Human.

Gear: Studded Leather.

Gold: 5d4 X 10.

Epic Bandit

Table: The Epic Bandit

Hit Die: d8

Level	Special
21st	Epic Trap Sense +8, Bonus Feat
22nd	Teamwork (Tactical Superiority)
23rd	Bonus Feat
24th	Attentiveness +8, Epic Trap Sense +10
25th	Bonus Feat
26th	Gate
27th	Epic Trap Sense +12, Bonus Feat
28th	Eternal Freedom
29th	Bonus Feat
30th	Attentiveness +10, Epic Trap Sense +14
8 + Int modifier skill points per level.

Epic Trap Sense: (Ex): The epic Bandit’s bonus on Trap Sense increases by +2 at every three levels higher than 18th.

Bonus Feats: The epic Bandit gains a bonus feat at 21st level and every other level there after. These feats are selected from the Bandit class feat list presented above. Alternatively your DM may also allow class appropriate epic feats as well.

Eternal Freedom: (Su) A Bandit is so attuned with slipping out of grapples, bonds and even the effects of confining spells that starting at 26th level, she is always considered to be under the effects of an "Eternal Freedom" spell, except that it is always active. This spell, located on page 80 of the Epic Level Handbook grants permanent immunity to the following spells, effects and spell-like abilities: entangle, hold, imprisonment, paralysis, petrification, sleep, slow, stunning, temporal stasis and web.

Campaign Information

Playing a Bandit

Religion: X

Other Classes: X

Role: X

Advancement: X

Bandits in the World

“	A Bandit is never taken by surprise, he always knows what to do when anything unexpected happens.	”
—Jay Peterson, Human Navy Admiral

Adventures: X

Notables: X

Organizations: X

NPC Reactions: X

Bandit Lore

Characters with a lore skill or ranks in Knowledge (Local) can research Bandits to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

Knowledge (Local)

DC	Result
5	X
10	X
15	X
20	Anyone making this level of success can learn about most any Bandit ability, and even stories about specific Bandits, how a Bandit is trained and even the current location of a specific Bandit provided she's not in hiding.

Bandits in the Game

Sample Encounter:

James Houlton

CR 14

	Male Human Bandit 14
	LN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init/Senses	+10 (4 dex, 4 class, 2 feat)/Darkvision 60 ft, Scent and Blindsense 30 ft; Listen +23 (+5 to pinpoint invisible creature), Spot +23
Aura	Allies gain +4 bonus on saves VS traps and can have tracks hidden within 30 ft.
Languages	Common, Undercommon, Dwarven, Elven, Orc, Draconic
AC	23, touch 18, flat-footed 19; +4 (Battle Intuition) (+5 armor (+1 chain shirt), +4 dex)
Miss Chance	Improved Evasion
hp	91 average or 140 maxed (14d8 (63) HD); +28 from ()
Fort/Ref/Will	+6/+13/+8; Trap Sense +4
Speed	70 ft. (6 squares), climb 70 ft
Melee	+1 rapier +9 1d6 + 2 (+1 (str), +1 (int), +1 (Magic) ) / 18-20 ×2)
Ranged	hand crossbow +9 1d4 / 19-20 ×2 30 ft. range
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Base Atk/Grp	+10/+11
Combat Gear	+1 Rapier, hand crossbow, chain shirt
Spell-Like Abilities	(CL 14th The save DC is Intelligence-based): Always under effect—'"Know Direction", "Status", "Detect Snares and Pits" 4/day Each—"Feather Fall", "Tree Stride", "Phase Door"
Abilities	Str 12 (+1), Dex 18 (+4), Con 14 (+2), Int 20 (+5), Wis 18 (+4), Cha 12 (+1)
SQ	Teamwork (Tactics), Trapfinding, Uncanny Dodge, Great Leap, Camouflage, Speed Climb, Flawless Stride, Swift Stalker, Hide in Plain Sight, Teamwork (Tactical Resistance)
Feats	Alertness, Endurance, Run, Track, Nimble Fingers Agile Athlete1, Fleet of Foot2, Keen Eared Bandit3, Quick Reconnitor4, Steady Mountaineer5
Skills	Climb (Str) +9 (5r), Disable Device (Int) +21 (10r), Hide (Dex) +14 (10r), Jump (Dex) +13 (5r), Move Silently (Dex) +14 (10r), Listen (Wis) +23 (10r), Open Lock (Dex) +16 (10r), Search (Int) +19 (10r), Spot (Wis) +23 (10r), Survival (Wis) +18 (10r),
Possessions	combat gear plus Hat of Disguise, Goggles of Minute Seeing, Elixir of Vision, potion of Expeditious Retreat, Backpack, acid (flask), Antitoxin (vial), Bedroll, Belt Pouch, Caltrops ×4, Crowbar, Flask, Flint and Steel, Grappling Hook X2, Hammer, Ink Vial, Ink Pen X2, Parchment X10, Piton X10, Silk Rope 50ft, smokestick ×5, Sunrod X2, tanglefoot bag, Tent, Thunderstone, Torch X5, Trail Rations (6 days), Waterskin, Whetstone. 274 gp
Patron Deity	Obad hai
Trapfinding:	James can detect traps with a DC over 20 as if he were a Rogue.
Awareness:	Whenever James passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door he is entitled to a search check to notice it as if he was actively looking for it. James gains a +5 bonus on such checks when wearing his goggles of minute seeing. James can also make an active spot and listen check once each round as a free action instead of a move action. If James beats the DC of a listen check by 5 or more he can determine the size, speed and direction of the source of the noise. If he beats the DC by 10 or more he can also determine the precise currrent position of the creature or object that made the sound. If he beats it by 15 or more he can determine the type of armor it wears and what it carries, if anything. If he beats it by 20 or more he can determine the creatures type and subtypes. This applies to both standard and opposed listen checks.
Swift Stalker:	James doesnt take penalties on Hide and Move Silently checks when moving up to his normal speed, and only takes a -10 on such checks when running.
Shadowy Figure:	James is always considered to be taking 10 on hide and move silently even while walking around normally, unless he wants to be seen or heard. The DM must make opposed spot and listen checks for any NPC's to be aware of the James' presence. While in any sort of terrain, whether natural or not, James may use the Hide skill even while being observed.
Flawless Stride:	James can move through any sort of terrain that slows movement (such as rubble, undergrowth, overgrown areas, natural thorns, briars and similar terrain) at his normal movement speed and without taking damage or suffering any other impairment. He may also run and charge over difficult terrain that normally slows movement or allies or neutral characters blocking his path. This ability enables him to run down steep stairs, leap down from a balcony and tumble over tables to get to his destination.
Skill Mastery:	James is so certain in the use of Listen, Spot, Hide, Move Silently, Search, Disable Device, Open Lock and that he can use them reliably even under adverse conditions. When making a skill check with one of these skills, he may take 10 even if stress and distractions would normally prevent him from doing so. James may also take 10 on climb and jump checks because of his final feat.

What the feats do

Agile Athlete: (Dex to Climb and Jump) Fleet of Foot: (Make one direction change during run or charge) Keen Eared Bandit: (Listen check reveals extra information about source of sound and +5 to pinpoint invisible creatures) Quick Reconnitor: (Make Spot and Listen checks each round as free action, +2 initiative) Steady Mountaineer: (Always take 10 on Climb and Jump)

Feat Locations

1: Found in Races of Wild 2: Found in Complete Warrior 3: Found in Players Handbook II 4: Found in Complete Adventurer 5: Found in Races of Stone

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