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Bard
BF-Quasi-Classes r8QUASI-CLASS — layered on a base class, combined XP to advance
Quasi-class of traveling performer-scholars (any base class): ballads, lore, songs that aid the party. Higher XP cost than most quasi-classes for the benefits.
NOTES
Quasi-class with above-normal XP costs (levels 1-17 verified; 18+ per supplement). Musical magic items at increased proficiency.
Prime Requisite
Charisma 13, Dexterity 11, Intelligence 11 (+ base class)
Hit Die
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Attacks As
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Saves As
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Armor
Base class, max light/medium (leather or chain)
Weapons
One-handed melee of base class; shortbow, light crossbow, or sling if base allows
ABILITY MINIMUMS
CHA 13+DEX 11+INT 11+
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Bard Songs (start knowing 2; slots table), Decipher/Listen/Lore/Tumble percentages by quasi-level, +2 saves vs. music/dance/performance effects, +10% Listen if base already has it, Tumble evasion (half damage area effects, quarter if save too), 2 bonus languages.
EXPERIENCE & HIT DICE
| Lvl | XP | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 1,000 | — |
| 3 | 2,000 | — |
| 4 | 4,000 | — |
| 5 | 8,000 | — |
| 6 | 16,000 | — |
| 7 | 32,000 | — |
| 8 | 64,000 | — |
| 9 | 128,000 | — |
| 10 | 192,000 | — |
| 11 | 250,000 | — |
| 12 | 310,000 | — |
| 13 | 370,000 | — |
| 14 | 430,000 | — |
| 15 | 500,000 | — |
| 16 | 570,000 | — |
| 17 | 640,000 | — |
Source: BF-Quasi-Classes r8 • Transcribed from your supplements, no hallucination.