Kit -
Archer, Elf (CRE)
The Archer is the epitome of elven skill with the bow. If there is
a difficult shot to make, she will make it. Whether the target can only
be reached by firing through high winds or is totally concealed, the Archer
is confident of her ability to make the shot.
Special Benefits.
The Archer is an expert with her style of bow. In combat, the Archer
may elect to do one of two things. She may either fire faster than most
are able to, or she may use a bonus on trick shots.
If she elects to fire faster, she may take an extra shot every two
rounds. That means the rate of fire becomes 5/2, rather than the usual
2/1. This still includes her movement. If she chooses to stand still and
fire, she may increase her rate of fire to 3/1; however, this enables enemy
archers to target her more easily.
If she elects to go with trick shots, she not only gains the usual
bonus for specialization and high Dexterity, she also gains a +1 to each
shot for every four experience levels.
If the Archer keeps and cares for a bow for more than a month and keeps
her arrows sharpened to a keen edge, she may cause 1 hp of additional damage
when using these items. If using a different bow or new arrows, she does
not gain the bonus. It can only be used with familiar, well-cared-for equipment.
Special Hindrances.
The Archer is limited in her choice of melee weapons, since she disdains
them so much. She may choose only a long sword, short sword, and dagger.
Even then, the Archer has a -1 penalty to attack rolls when using one of
these weapons because she is unfamiliar with anything but the flight of
an arrow.
Later weapon proficiencies may be devoted to other weapons, but the
Archer will never gain a bonus to attack rolls with these weapons, despite
any Strength or proficiency bonus. This includes losing the normal elven
+1 to attack rolls with the long or short sword.
The Archer must always be concerned about the quality of her bow and
arrows. If any are faulty, she must repair them or replace them with equipment
of higher quality. She can never use missile equipment of inferior quality-except
when in mortal danger or when necessary for the success of a mission.
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