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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the rouge.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Rouges are proficient with [[SRD:Simple Weapon Proficiency|simple weapons]], the [[SRD:Hand Crossbow|hand crossbow]], [[SRD:Rapier|rapier]], [[SRD:Sap|sap]], [[SRD:Shortbow|shortbow]], [[SRD:Short Sword|short sword]] and [[SRD:Armor Proficiency (Light)|light armor]] (but not with [[SRD:Shield Proficiency|shields]]).

'''{{Anchor|Finesse}}:''' At 1st level, a rouge gains [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]] as a [[SRD:Reading Creature Entries#Feats|bonus feat]]. If he already has this feat, he may choose another feat for which he meets the prerequisites. He may apply his [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]-modifier in place of his [[SRD:Strength|Strength]]-modifier for damage. ''"I'll foil your plans yet, Admiral, as long as I have my trusted rapier! En garde!"''

'''{{Anchor|Wearing Rouge}} {{Ex}}:''' Rouges like red. When they wear red, they feel better and perform better. Whenever a rouge wears enough red and can see that he is wearing red (such as when not [[SRD:Invisible|invisible]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|hiding]], [[SRD:Blinded|blind]] or in darkness), he gains a morale bonus for attacks and damage equal to half his rouge level (minimum of 1 at 1st, +2 at 4th, +3 at 6th, +4 at 8th and +5 at 10th. Wearing enough red gives him a –4 penalty on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks when not in total darkness.

Whenever a rouge's Wearing Rouge bonus doesn't apply, he instead gains twice what his Wearing Rouge bonus would be as a bonus on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] skill checks. ''"I look dashing in red, but alas, it does not suit me in all occasions."''

'''{{Anchor|Redrum}} {{Ex}}:''' At 2nd level, if a rouge hits with a ranged or melee attack and deals damage to the same target for 3 consecutive rounds, each round afterwards that he continues to deal damage to such targets, he doubles his weapon damage (including his Wearing Rouge bonus damage) for each attack he delivers. ''"You can't keep up this pace, I've already learned your moves! It's only a matter of time now!"''

'''{{Anchor|Improved Finesse}}:''' At 3rd level, a rouge gains [[Improved Weapon Finesse (3.5e Feat)|Improved Weapon Finesse]] as a [[SRD:Reading Creature Entries#Feats|bonus feat]]. If he already has this feat, he may choose another feat for which he meets the prerequisites. He may apply his [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] modifier in place of his [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] modifier for [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rush]] and [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] checks. ''"With this grand piano, I'll leave you flat!… That was a rather blunt musical pun, but I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't catch it, what with the severe head trauma. Haha!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red Rover}} {{Ex}}:''' At 3rd level, at the start of his turn, a rouge may spend his Wearing Rouge bonus for a round to instead gain a +10 enhancement bonus to his speeds for every point of Wearing Rouge bonus he had given up. While using Red Rover, a rouge may apply one of the following:

''{{Anchor|Dastardly Deceptive Charge}}:'' A Red Rovering rouge may make a free [[SRD:Feint|feint]] attempt as part of a [[SRD:Charge|charge]] attack. ''"I never attack from the left, you fool! Except when I do!"''

''{{Anchor|Wild Windmill Charge}}:'' At 5th level, a Red Rovering rouge may make a free [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] check to cover all his movement while [[SRD:Charge|charging]]. ''"Run, roll and… strike!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red in the Face}} {{Ex}}:''' A rouge knows how to cause his opponents to suffer a humiliating defeat. At 4th level, upon beating an opponent in an opposed check, such as a [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] or skill check, they suffer a humiliating, demoralizing defeat, gaining a [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|daunt level]]. A target must be aware of this failure to gain [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|daunt]]. A rouge may apply a number of daunt levels on a single target up to half his rouge level. ''"I would have thought the captain of the guard to have better judgement, instead I find an old man past his prime and unable to serve in the duty appointed to him. You are a disgrace to the citizens you have failed to protect!"''

'''{{Anchor|Ability Buffer}} {{Ex}}:''' Ability damage drains the color from his face. At 5th level, whenever a rouge is dealt [[SRD:Ability Score Loss|ability damage]], he may use his Wearing Rouge bonus (if he has it) as an ability buffer which absorbs the damage first. He loses part or all of his Wearing Rouge bonus for the round as it absorbs ability damage for him, point for point. He regains his Wearing Rouge bonus (if he has it) at the start of his turn. ''"This poison isn't so bad... tastes a bit like almonds."''

'''{{Anchor|Red Windmill}} {{Ex}}:''' Like a spinning mill, a rouge tumbles expertly and unfailingly like no other. At 5th level, a rouge may [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] at his speed rather than at half his speed (without the standard –10 penalty). He may use his [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] skill in place of his [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] when [[SRD:Feint|feinting]]. ''"I learned this move from a trio of cantina dancers! All at the same time!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red Dead Protection}} {{Ex}}:''' A rouge relies not just on his combat skill to deal blows, but to avoid them as well. At 6th, level, at the start of his turn and so long as he is armed, a rouge may exchange his Wearing Rouge bonus for the round to instead apply it as a bonus to his armor classes. ''"Parry, parry, parry, dodge, duck, dip, dive, parry!"''

'''{{Anchor|Gain Ground}} {{Ex}}:''' At 7th level, if a creature misses a rouge in melee combat, the rouge may use an [[SRD:Immediate Actions|immediate action]] to make a [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rush]] against the opponent, moving into his space. This attempt doesn't provoke an [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]] against the target, but may provoke from other creatures threatening the rouge. If the rouge succeeds, his opponent is pushed back 5 feet, provoking [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] from other creatures. If the rouge's opponent moves into an occupied space, the opponent falls [[SRD:Prone|prone]] in that space. If the rouge fails his [[SRD:Bull Rush|bull rush]], he is pushed back into the space he started from and becomes [[SRD:Flat-Footed|flat-footed]] until the start of his turn. ''"I wouldn't normally get this close to you, but be told, it's only to push you away! The games we must play with one another!"''

'''{{Anchor|Seeing Red}} {{Ex}}:''' At 7th level, whenever a rouge would apply a [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|daunt level]] to a target, the rouge can enrage his opponent, as if by the ''[[SRD:Rage|rage]]'' spell, with a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] save (DC 10 + 1/2 rouge level + [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier). Regardless of success or failure, a target can only be affected by Seeing Red from that rouge once per 24 hours. If the target saves, it still takes the [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|daunt level]]. A target enraged by this ability gains none of the benefits of the rage, instead suffering a –2 penalty to AC and cannot use any [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-, [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]-, or [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]]-based skills (except for [[SRD:Balance Skill|Balance]], [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], and [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]]), the [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] skill, or any abilities that require patience or concentration, nor can he cast spells or activate magic items that require a command word, a spell trigger (such as a wand), or spell completion (such as a scroll) to function. He can use any [[SRD:Feats|feat]] he has except [[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]], item creation [[SRD:Feats|feats]], and metamagic [[SRD:Feats|feats]]. A fit of rage lasts for a number of rounds equal to half his rouge level. Targets are not [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]] after seeing red. ''"The holes in your defenses are as plain as your wife's homely features! It's a good thing your children don't take after either of you and have my good looks instead!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red Hot}} {{Ex}}:''' A rouge is hot and fast. At 8th level, all rouge class skills (except [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] and [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]]) and ability checks gain his Wearing Rouge bonus. When a rouge adds his Wearing Rouge bonus to damage, he may deal that extra damage as fire damage instead. ''"That breastplate fails to hide all the girth you've gained in the wrong places! Burn!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red Method}}:''' A rouge knows when to give it his all and when to give it his average. At 9th level, a rouge may "[[SRD:Using Skills#Taking 10|Take 10]]" on any skill check at any time. ''"I'm not even trying my best yet!"''

'''{{Anchor|Selective Strikes}} {{Ex}}:''' A rouge knows how to get in his attacks just how he wants. At 9th level, during a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions#Full Attack|full attack action]], the player rolls for all his attack rolls simultaneously. After rolling, the player assigns the dice to each attack how he chooses. You may need several dice. Critical confirmations are rolled normally. Any special abilities applied to attacks are declared as the dice are assigned. ''"I read your tactics like an open book! A book that's mostly pictures with no character development!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red Roll-Out Retreat}} {{Ex}}:''' At 10th level, a rouge may [[SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble]] at no penalty to the check or his movement as part of a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions#Withdraw|withdraw]] action so long as he is currently Wearing Rouge (and gaining a bonus from it). ''"If you'll excuse me, I have places to visit. Places where you're not at!"''

'''{{Anchor|Red Ruse}} {{Ex}}:''' ''It was a rouge!'' At 10th level, whenever a [[SRD:Disguise Skill|disguised]] rouge voluntarily throws off his disguise to gain his Wearing Rouge bonus, high society targets within 120 feet that can see the rouge and failed to see through his disguise gain 1d4+1 [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|daunt levels]]. ''"Haha! You fool, t'was me all along!"''
Article Balance	Moderate +
Author	Ganteka Future +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rated By	Eiji-kun + and Luigifan18 +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Appraise +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Disable Device +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Handle Animal +, Heal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Open Lock +, Perform +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Spot +, Swim +, Tumble +, Use Magic Device + and Use Rope +
Skill Points	6 +
Summary	A rogue-like class that wears red to power his skill. +
Title	Rouge +
Will Save Progression	Poor +