STUDENT (Prestige Class) ver 1.1

Palaestra is a place where even the local human baker may participate in deep theological discussions and where some Cimbri farmer happens to play a mean set of pipes.

At different times in a character's life she may decide to concentrate on learning more about the skills that she has gained, or expand her knowledge base. This class may represent coursework at a specific college, time spent in a monastery, training provided by a tutor, or merely an emphasis on learning. It can simulate practical, athletic or scholarly training, or merely natural progression of skill.

Alignment: Any

Hit Die: d6

Requirements:

• 5+ Ranks with any 2 Craft, Profession, or Knowledge skills (in any combination)
  

Class Skills: The student chooses 6 + Int modifier skills to become her class skills from the criteria below. In the case of skills such as Knowledge, each iteration of the skill, such as Knowledge (Local), is treated as a separate skill pick.

• Class skills of previous classes (except restricted skills)
• Craft (any)
• Knowledge (any)
• Perform
• Profession (any)
  

Skill Points at Each Level: 10 + Int modifier.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A student gains no additional proficiencies in weapons and armor.

Table: The Student

Class Features

Class Skills: A student can pick her class skills at each level. Also, a student's number of class skills is affected by his or her Int modifier (positively and negatively).

Skill Focus: The character gains the skill focus feat for one of the student's chosen class skills.

Lesser Skill Mastery: The student selects a class skill. When making a skill check with this skill, the student may take 10 even if stress and distractions would normally prevent her from doing so.

GM NOTE
This prestige class can easily be turned into a particular course of study at a famous university. The GM may then provide the player with several course options which offer certain skills.