Classes (Basics): The Tough Hero

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Ability: Constitution

Hit Die: 1d10

Action Points: Tough heroes gain a number of action points equal to 5 + one-half their character level, rounded down, at 1st level and every time they attain a new level in this class.

Class Skills
The Tough hero’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are:

• Climb (STR)
• Concentration (CON)
• Craft: Mechanical, Structural (INT)
• Drive (DEX)
• Intimidate (CHA)
• Knowledge: Current Events, Popular Culture, Streetwise (INT)
• Profession (WIS)
• Read/Write Language (none)
• Ride (DEX)
• Speak Language (none)
• Spot (WIS)
• Survival (WIS)

Also, the starting occupation the character selects can provide additional class skills to choose from.

• Skill Points at 1st Level: (3 + INT modifier) x4.
• Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 3 + INT modifier.

Starting Feats
In addition to the two feats all characters get at 1st level, a Tough hero begins play with the Simple Weapons Proficiency feat.

CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are class features of the Tough hero.

Talents
At 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level, the Tough hero selects a talent from the following talent trees. Some trees have a set order that must be followed, while others provide a list to choose from. As long as the hero qualifies, he or she can select freely from any and all talent trees. No talent can be selected more than once unless expressly indicated.

• Damage Reduction Talent Tree. The Tough hero has an innate talent to ignore a set amount of damage from most weapons, but not from energy or special attack forms. Click here for more information on the Damage Reduction Talent Tree.
• Energy Resistance Talent Tree. The Tough hero is particularly resistant to certain kinds of deadly energy effects. Click here for more information on the Energy Resistance Talent Tree.
• Unbreakable Talent Tree. The Tough hero is particularly resilient. Click here for more information on the Unbreakable Talent Tree.

Bonus Feats
At 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th level, the Tough hero gains a bonus feat. This feat must be selected from the following list, and the Tough hero must meet any prerequisites.

• Alertness
• Athletic
• Brawl
• Confident
• Endurance
• Great Fortitude
• Improved Brawl
• Improved Bull Rush
• Improved Feint
• Knockout Punch
• Power Attack
• Streetfighting
• Toughness
• Vehicle Expert