classes @ the collective

Ronin

hd	armor	intial wp	start nwp	alignment
D10	Any	Four	One	Any
thaco	weapons	gained wp	non-prof	start gp
Warrior	Any	Every 2nd	-2	2D6

Ronins are clan-less warriors or differing alignments with various powers that set them apart from other warrior-classes. Ronin can use any weapon and any armors; they can wear the heaviest armor as if it were leather and never suffer dexterity penalties from doing so. They are intelligent, contemplative warriors that often tend to act their alignment very closely. At level 1, the Ronin choses a ki color, and then may chose another color every odd level after (3, 5, 7, 9).

A Ronin's ki is represented by his hitpoints. A Ronin spends his hitpoints to use his powers. Before every fight starts (during the intiative phase) a Ronin may "brace up" to gain additional temporary hitpoints. These may be spent on powers or just used as a buffer. A Ronin adds his magic score to his brace-up die.

Level	Brace Up Dice	Level	Brace Up Dice
1	D3	16	D20
2	D4	17	2D10
3	D5	18	2D12
4	D6	19	3D8
5	D7	20	4D6
6	D8	21	D30
7	D9	22	3D10
8	D10	23	3D12
9	D11	24	5D6	3. A Ronin may always add his "magic bonus" to his brace up roll. This only applies if their magic is 15 or higher.
10	D12	25	4D8
11	2D6	26	6D6
12	3D4	27	4D10
13	2D8	28	5D8	4. A Ronin may replace his brace-up roll from a previous round by bracing up again. Any brace-ups after the initial will replace his temporary HPs (even if they are reduced to zero), but they will not add to it.
14	4D4	29	4D12
15	3D6	30	6D8

Here is the action key for all the following powers:

Action	Description
Immediate	This power may be activated as soon as the Ronin declares it, at any point. It never takes any of the Ronin's action and takes effect as soon as it's declared.


Intiative	The Ronin activates this power during initiative and pays the cost, but may still make their full assortment of actions for the round.


Free Move	The Ronin can use this power and make their full assortment of actions including their 5ft. action, any half or full moves and any of their attacks.


Partial Move	The Ronin can use this power and make their full assortment of actions, but not their 5ft. action. They may still make a partial or half-move action.


Attack	One, several, or all of a Ronin's attacks can be this power (though each must be paid for in HPs). Attack actions must hit for their effect to take place.


Half Move	The Ronin may use this power and make another half-move action - including moving half his movement, one attack, or yet another half-move action.


Full Move	This takes the Ronin's entire turn, though they may still make a 5 ft. action, a speech action, or a 'partial move' action.

Blue Ki Powers

Blue Ki powers come from the Ronin's mind.

Power	HPs	Action	Area	Duration	Save
Lizard Tongue	1	Full Move	1000ft. Rd	Instant	N/A
The Ronin tastes the ground and knows if a battle has taken place, etc.

Bravery	2	Intiative	Ronin	Combat	N/A
The Ronin goes first in the round, regardless of party initiative roll.

Excellence	3	Variable	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Attack: success gains 1xp, fail lose 1xp or Full Move: prof checks are +5

Serenity	4	Free Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
All of the Ronin's saving throws are +3 or +6 versus one type of effect

Ingenuity	5	Half Move	Target	Instant	Spell
All subsequent attacks against the target by Ronin are critical hits.

Inspiration	6	Full Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Intelligence +6 and the Ronin is gifted with DM knowledge.

The Strata	7	Half Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A


Armor of the Strata	8	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
AC 4, piercing immune, 1 extra attack per round.

Battlebow of the Strata	9	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Conjures bow, 4/1 with magic arrows (5 damage each), 1000ft. range.

Arrow Shock Wave	10	Full Move	Special	Combat	None
Does Ronin Level in D12 in a 15ft. radius pillar that is 1000 ft. high.

Red Ki Powers

Red Ki powers come from the Ronin's physical strength and fortitude.

Power	HPs	Action	Area	Duration	Save
Frog's Jump	1	Free Move	Ronin	1 Jump	N/A
The Ronin may jump up to 50ft. with each jump.

Courage	2	Free Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
All damage against Ronin (and critical threshold) are reduced by 2

Diligence	3	Immediate	Ronin	Combat	N/A
The Ronin may stay standing into negative hitpoints, even after death.

Vigor	4	Initiative	Ronin	1 Round	N/A
The Ronin acts as if he were hasted for one round.

Fortitude	5	Free Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Unarmed attacks are +2/+2. Ronin gets one extra unarmed attack.

Valor	6	Half Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Ronin can bend bars, bash through walls, lift 1,000 pounds. Damage +5.

The Hardrock	7	Half Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A


Armor of the Hardrock	8	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
AC 5, bludgeoning immune, all damage is +2.

Staff of the Hardrock	9	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Conjures battlestaff, 2/1, 2D8 damage, hit rolls of 10+: knockdown & back

Iron Rock Crusher	10	Full Move	Special	Combat	None
Earthquake does Ronin Level in D4 in a 200ft. radius to everyone else.

Green Ki Powers

Green Ki powers represent the natural, unaligned force in a Ronin.

Power	HPs	Action	Area	Duration	Save
Monkey's Tail	1	Free Move	Ronin	5 Minutes	N/A
Grow a prehensile tail that you can use (free attack or for movement).

Balance	2 / 5	Instant	Ronin	Combat	N/A
2hps: Ronin isn't knocked down. or 5hps: avoid one melee/ranged attack

Swiftness	3	Immediate	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Double dexterity bonus or reduce AC by 2 or get another attack of opp.

Wisdom	4	Initiative	Ronin	Combat	N/A
All HP costs for powers reduced by 2, but none can be lower than 1.

Trust	5	Full Move	Traget	Combat	N/A
Ronin absorbs damage from one or more friends/party members.

Genesis	6	Full Move	Special	Instant	N/A
All friends / party members healed equal to wisdom score in HPs.

The Halo	7	Half Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A


Armor of the Halo	8	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
AC 4, slashing immune. May half-move teleport.

Great Sword of the Halo	9	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Conjures great sword. D12, 3/1, 10ft. weapon reach.

Thunderbolt Cut	10	Full Move	Special	Combat	None
Cut does Ronin Level in D10s in a 50ft. long swathe that is 5ft. wide.

Black Ki Powers

Black Ki powers derive from the Ronin's potential for evil.

Power	HPs	Action	Area	Duration	Save
Spider's Climb	1	Free Move	Ronin	5 Minutes	N/A
The Ronin sticks to sheer surfaces and climbs at 125% (95+ always fails).

Greed	2	Intiative	Party	Combat	N/A
Party loses intiative, is +3 damage, -3 AC. or force random critical event

Brutality	3	Attack	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Attack does maximum damage.

Obedience	4	Initiative	Ronin	1 Round	None
The Ronin calls out one opponent; they fight 1 on 1 to the death.

Vice	5	Half Move	Target	Combat	Spell
All attacks made by target do equal damage back, or stats reduced to 5

Envy	6	Half Move	Target	Instant	Spell
Temporarily swtich HP totals with someone on battlefield.

The Corruption	7	Half Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A


Armor of Corruption	8	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
AC 3. Spells are always half as effective. Hide/Move in Shadows 75%.

Black Kasari-Gama	9	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Conjures spear-tip chain whip: 1/1, 3D4, 30ft, 2 free trips per round at +6

Black Lightning Strike	10	Full Move	Special	Combat	None
Lightning does Ronin Level in D8s among any number of targets.

White Ki Powers

White Ki powers come from a Ronin's ability to do good.

Power	HPs	Action	Area	Duration	Save
Dog's Nose	1	Free Move	Ronin	1 Minute	N/A
A Ronin can smell concepts: magic, alignments, concealed weapons, etc.

Virtue	2	Immediate	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Make all stats 17 or instantly take damage dealt to someone else.

Respect	3	Attack	Target	Instant	N/A
Attack causes opponent to kneel.

Piety	4	Initiative	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Ronin gets as many free blocks as he gets attacks for rest of combat.

Justice	5	Intiative	Party	Combat	N/A
Every critical hit the party scores heals party members by D8.

Jubilation	6	Full Move	100ft. Rd	Instant	Spell
Enemies are slowed.

The Wildfire	7	Half Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A


Armor of the Wildfire	8	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
AC 2, does D8 fire damage against all melee and ranged attackers.

Wild Flame Stars	9	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Conjures unlimited shurikens, 7/1, 3 damage each.

White Tiger Flare	10	Full Move	Special	Combat	None
Fire does Ronin Level in D8s in a 100ft radius, only against enemies.

The following combat actions are available to all classes, though warrior classes will likely find them most useful.

Charge	THAC0 +2, certain weapons do double damage, the opponent gains an attack of opportunity first

Called Shot	varies on penalties and effects, but allows a warrior to target a specific body part, but not for damage

Block	roll an attack versus AC 4, opposed versus opponent's THAC0 roll vs. your AC, success = opponent's attack fails

Disarm	roll an attack versus AC 0, opposed to opponent's THAC0 vs. AC 4, success = opponent disarmed

Power Block	roll an attack versus AC 0, opposed against opponents THAC0 roll vs. your AC, success = opponent disarmed

At ninth level or any time after, a Ronin may swear allegiance to an organization, a lord, or a kingdom and proclaim himself a Samurai. A Samurai takes 15xp to gain a level and may never be raised from the dead. A Samurai gains access to Prismatic Ki powers which utilize multiple colors at once. Samurai must spend two honor points to gain a level.

Prismatic Ki Powers

These combine various aspects of the Ronin's being.

Power	HPs	Action	Area	Duration	Save
Dragon's Flight	1	Full Move	Target	1 Minute	N/A
The Ronin can grant flight to either himself or others.

Intensity	2	Free Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A
All enemies within 5 feet of Ronin suffer damage = temp hit points.

Finesse	3	Immediate	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Ronin may re-roll offensive roll.

Poise	4	Immediate	Ronin	Instant	N/A
Ronin may re-roll defensive roll.

Unity	5	Intiative	Party	Combat	N/A
The party is hasted or the enemies are slowed. A year is gained or lost.

Mirrors	6	Intiative	Special	1 Round	N/A
Ronin gets a second identical character to use for combat round.

The Sun	7	Half Move	Ronin	Instant	N/A


Solar Robes	8	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
AC 0, normal weapon immune.

Dual Crystal Katanas	9	Full Move	Ronin	Combat	N/A
Conjures two katanas, 4/1, D10 each, those struck can't heal

Diamond Rain	10	Full Move	Special	Combat	None
Does Ronin Level in D10s in a 50ft radius, hurts enemies, heals allies.

If a samurai has access to a stronghold or other means to support followers, he rolls twice a year to see what kinds of followers he attracts:

Roll	#	Quality
1 - 29	100	level 0 Peasants
30 - 39	30	level 1 Fighters
40 - 49	15	level 3 Fighters
50 - 59	10	level 3 Clerics
60 - 69	5	level 5 Mages
70 - 79	1	level 6 Sage
80 - 89	1	level 7 Druid
90 - 94	1	level 8 Ronin
95 - 99	*	Samurai's Choice
100	*	Samurai Rolls Twice

The Samurai may dismiss his followers at any time.

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