Ranger



Description: Rangers are skilled stalkers and hunters who make their home in the wilderness. Their martial skill is nearly the equal of the fighter, but they lack the latter's dedication to the craft of fighting. Instead, the ranger focuses his skills and training on a specific enemy - a type of creature he bears a vengeful grudge against and hunts above all others. Rangers often accept the role of protector, aiding those who live in or travel through the woods. His skills allow him to move quietly and stick to the shadows, especially in natural settings, and he also has special knowledge of certain types of creatures. Finally, an experienced ranger has such a tie to nature that he can actually draw on natural power to cast divine spells, much as a druid does, and like a druid he is often accompanied by animal companions.

Race Restrictions: Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Dwarf

Alignment restrictions: none

Hit die: d10

Proficiencies: armor (light, medium), shields, weapons (martial, simple)

Skill points: 6 + int modifier ( (6 + int modifier) * 4 at 1st level)

Skills: Athletics, Animal Empathy, Craft Trap, Heal, Knowledge: Runes and Glyphs, Knowledge: Nature, Knowledge: Monsters, Perception, Ride, Stealth, Survival

Primary saving throw(s): fortitude and reflex

Base attack bonus: +1/level

Level progression
The bonuses against favored enemies are bonus damage added to weapon(s), and bonuses to the spot, listen, and taunt skills.

Combat Style
At 2nd level a Ranger can select a Favored enemy as a bonus feat. They also gain Trackless Step. A ranger can select another favored enemy at level 5, 10, 15 and 20.
 * Starting at 1st level, a ranger chooses a Combat Style. They are granted bonus feats(after completing level up) at 1, 5 and 9 according to their choice.
 * Deadly Aim: Add dexterity to damage with ranged attacks (Maximum of +4).
 * Focused Shot: While using a crossbow, add the intelligence modifier to damage.

At 7th level Rangers gain the Resist Nature's Lure feat.

At 9th level Rangers gain Evasion.

At 12th level Rangers gain the Woodland Stride feat.

At 17th level Rangers gain the Nature Sense feat.

At level 20 a Ranger gains the Bane of enemies feat.

Teamwork

 * Any teamwork feats the ranger gains the animal companion automatically gains as well.