HP & Defenses

Hamon Adepts possess a d8 Hit Die, and they start the game with 40 Hit Points (plus double Constitution and other modifiers). By spending 3 XP the Hamon Adept can gain a Hit Die, increasing their Hit Points accordingly.

They also receive a +2 bonus to Fortitude Defense and Will Defense.

Stat Bonuses

Hamon Adepts receive a +1 bonus to one of the following attributes; Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution.

Increasing these attributes outside of character creation is done at a discount (10 XP per increase instead of 20 XP)

Attack Bonus

Hamon Adepts receive a +1 Attack Bonus.

By spending 5 XP the Hamon Adept can increase their Attack Bonus by +1, to a maximum of +10.

Skill Points

Hamon Adepts receive 1 rank in the following skills at character creation;

• Acrobatics

• Awareness

• Endurance

• Heal

• Knowledge (Hamon, History, and Religion)

• Stealth

Starting Feats

Hamon Adepts receive the following starting feats;

• Weapon Proficiency (Simple)

• Martial Arts I & II

• Grit Teeth

• Toughness

Hamon

Hamon Adepts receive a Hamon Pool, which can be tapped into and spent to benefit themselves. Their Hamon Pool is equal to 2 + Constitution (minimum of 1). This pool is restored to maximum after 8 hours of rest.

In order to take the Hamon Adept class they need a Constitution score and to be able to breathe (thus Constructs and Oozes cannot become Hamon Adepts).

Points can be spent from the Hamon Pool as a free action, granting the Hamon Adept one of the following;

• Add a number of d6 of Holy damage onto your melee or ranged attack equal to your Constitution (minimum of 1d6).

• Receive a Dodge bonus to Reflex Defense equal to your Constitution (minimum of +1).

• Increase your movement speed by a number of squares equal to your Constitution (minimum of 1).

• Make an extra attack on a full-round attack but at a -5 penalty.