HP & Defenses

Monks 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 Monk can gain a Hit Die, increasing their Hit Points accordingly.

They also receive a +1 bonus to Fortitude Defense, Reflex Defense, and Will Defense.

Stat Bonuses

Monks receive a +1 bonus to one of the following attributes; Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom.

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

Attack Bonus

Monks receive a +1 Attack Bonus.

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

Skill Points

Monks receive 1 rank in the following skills at character creation;

• Acrobatics

• Awareness

• Heal

• Knowledge (History and Religion)

• Persuasion

Starting Feats

Monks receive the following starting feats;

• Weapon Proficiency (Simple)

• Weapon Proficiency (Sword)

• Weapon Proficiency (Flying Claws, Shuriken, and Rope Dart)

• Martial Arts I

• Martial Arts II

• Martial Arts III

Martial Artist

Monks can take the Martial Art feat one more time than normal, gaining 2d12 base unarmed damage, and increasing their Dodge bonus to AC by an additional +1. These unarmed strikes bypass DR/Magic, and finally can make an additional attack on a full-round action but take a -2 to all attack rolls.