Difference between revisions of "Mechanic (3.5e NPC Class)"
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
{{3.5e Class Data | {{3.5e Class Data | ||
| − | |summary=A mechanic | + | |summary=A mechanic fixes and builds objects, vehicles and whatnot. |
|minlevel=1 | |minlevel=1 | ||
|ability=Other | |ability=Other | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
== Mechanic== | == Mechanic== | ||
| − | A mechanic is a somewhat simple job, relying more on knack and training they craft and repair things, usually for a fee. They usually rely on workshop, garage and fully stashed workplace to make the best out of their skill. | + | A mechanic is a somewhat simple job, relying more on knack and training they craft and repair things, usually for a fee. They usually rely on a workshop, garage and fully stashed workplace to make the best out of their skill. They differ from [[Builder (3.5e NPC Class)|Builder]] as they focus on smaller tasks such as maintenance and are completely non-magical. |
===Making a Mechanic=== | ===Making a Mechanic=== | ||
| − | '''Abilities:''' Mechanics usually rely on several ability | + | '''Abilities:''' Mechanics usually rely on several ability scores, [[Intelligence]] increase their skills and relevant skill checks, [[Strength]] allow them to carry heavy things and [[Charisma]] allow them to negotiate good prices. |
| − | '''Races:''' Dwarves, Gnomes and Humans make most of the mechanics. However any | + | '''Races:''' Dwarves, Gnomes and Humans make most of the mechanics. However, any race can pretty much become a mechanic with little problem. |
'''Alignment:''' Any | '''Alignment:''' Any | ||
| Line 37: | Line 37: | ||
|ref=Good | |ref=Good | ||
|will=Poor | |will=Poor | ||
| − | |special1=[[# | + | |special1=[[#Quality Fix|Quality Fix]], [[#Mechanical Expertise|Mechanical Expertise]] |
|special2=[[#Trapfinding|Trapfinding]] | |special2=[[#Trapfinding|Trapfinding]] | ||
| − | |special3=[[# | + | |special3=[[#Handyman|Handyman]] |
| − | |special4=[[#Quick Crafting|Quick Crafting | + | |special4=[[#Quick Crafting|Quick Crafting]] |
|special5= | |special5= | ||
| − | |special6= | + | |special6= |
|special7= | |special7= | ||
|special8= | |special8= | ||
| − | |special9= | + | |special9=[[#Bonus Feat|Bonus Feat]] |
|special10=[[#Daily Job|Daily Job]] | |special10=[[#Daily Job|Daily Job]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|skillpoints=6 | |skillpoints=6 | ||
|skills= | |skills= | ||
| Line 82: | Line 80: | ||
Use Magic Device, | Use Magic Device, | ||
Use Psionic Device, | Use Psionic Device, | ||
| − | Use Rope | + | Use Rope}} |
| − | }} | ||
====Class Features==== | ====Class Features==== | ||
All of the following are class features of the Mechanic. | All of the following are class features of the Mechanic. | ||
| − | '''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' A Mechanic is proficient with all simple weapons as well as the [[Bonesaw (3.5e Equipment)|Bonesaw | + | '''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' A Mechanic is proficient with all simple weapons as well as the [[Bonesaw (3.5e Equipment)|Bonesaw]], [[Combat Shovel (3.5e Equipment)|Combat Shovel]], [[Combat Spade (3.5e Equipment)|Combat Spade]], [[SRD:Gnome Hooked Hammer|Gnome Hooked Hammer]], [[Great Mace (3.5e Equipment)|Great Mace]], [[SRD:Light Hammer|Light Hammer]], [[Military Light Mace (3.5e Equipment)|Military Light Mace]], [[Military Heavy Mace (3.5e Equipment)|Military Heavy Mace]], [[SRD:Warhammer|Warhammer]] and all martial crossbows and firearms. |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | + | A mechanic is proficient with light armor and medium armor as well as all shields (except tower shields). | |
| − | '''{{Anchor| | + | '''{{Anchor|Quality Fix}} {{Ex}}:''' A mechanic is skilled at repairing broken or damaged goods. She can repair restore 1 hit point per class level to a damaged object or building for each hour of work, doing so requires a successful DC 20 appropriated [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] check. Additionally a mechanic counts as having the [[Craft Construct (3.5e Feat)|Craft Construct]] for the purpose of repairing damaged or destroyed constructs, if she has the feat she repairs them at twice the normal rate. |
| − | + | '''{{Anchor|Mechanical Expertise}} {{Ex}}:''' A Mechanic adds half her class level as a bonus on on [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]], [[SRD:Disable Device|Disable Device]] and [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (Engineering) checks. | |
| − | + | '''{{Anchor|Trapfinding}} {{Ex}}:''' A 2nd level Mechanic's ability to work with machine and mechanism work in her favor, she gain trapfinding as a [[SRD:Rogue|Rogue]] of her level. | |
| − | + | '''{{Anchor|Handyman}} {{Ex}}:''' A 3rd level mechanic halves the penalties for not having the proper tools to do a job. If she has [[SRD:Masterwork Tool|Masterwork Tool]] she increases the circumstance bonus they grant by +1. This bonus only applies on skills which require tools to properly use. | |
| − | |||
| − | '''{{Anchor| | ||
'''{{Anchor|Quick Crafting}} {{Ex}}:''' A 4th level Mechanic is very effective at crafting things, when crafting within a workshop, garage or factory fitted with all the tool she need she count the price of any items she craft in platinum rather than silver for the purpose of determining how long it take to craft. | '''{{Anchor|Quick Crafting}} {{Ex}}:''' A 4th level Mechanic is very effective at crafting things, when crafting within a workshop, garage or factory fitted with all the tool she need she count the price of any items she craft in platinum rather than silver for the purpose of determining how long it take to craft. | ||
| − | + | '''{{Anchor|Daily Job}} {{Ex}}:''' A 10th level Mechanic does not need to spend more than 8 hours crafting or repairing any non-building mundane items. She can essentially finish almost any project in 8 hours. This ability only works when the mechanic is in a workshop or otherwise fully outfitted with a workplace and tools. | |
| − | |||
| − | '''{{Anchor|Daily Job}} {{Ex}}:''' A 10th level Mechanic | ||
Revision as of 22:21, 2 June 2021
 | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| |||||||||
 | |||||||||
|
Rate this article Discuss this article | |||||||||
Low - A mechanic fixes and builds objects, vehicles and whatnot.
{{{length}}}1
Other
Other
Mechanic
A mechanic is a somewhat simple job, relying more on knack and training they craft and repair things, usually for a fee. They usually rely on a workshop, garage and fully stashed workplace to make the best out of their skill. They differ from Builder as they focus on smaller tasks such as maintenance and are completely non-magical.
Making a Mechanic
Abilities: Mechanics usually rely on several ability scores, Intelligence increase their skills and relevant skill checks, Strength allow them to carry heavy things and Charisma allow them to negotiate good prices.
Races: Dwarves, Gnomes and Humans make most of the mechanics. However, any race can pretty much become a mechanic with little problem.
Alignment: Any
Starting Gold: 100 gold
Starting Age: Simple
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Mechanic.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A Mechanic is proficient with all simple weapons as well as the Bonesaw, Combat Shovel, Combat Spade, Gnome Hooked Hammer, Great Mace, Light Hammer, Military Light Mace, Military Heavy Mace, Warhammer and all martial crossbows and firearms.
A mechanic is proficient with light armor and medium armor as well as all shields (except tower shields).
Quality Fix (Ex): A mechanic is skilled at repairing broken or damaged goods. She can repair restore 1 hit point per class level to a damaged object or building for each hour of work, doing so requires a successful DC 20 appropriated Craft check. Additionally a mechanic counts as having the Craft Construct for the purpose of repairing damaged or destroyed constructs, if she has the feat she repairs them at twice the normal rate.
Mechanical Expertise (Ex): A Mechanic adds half her class level as a bonus on on Craft, Disable Device and Knowledge (Engineering) checks.
Trapfinding (Ex): A 2nd level Mechanic's ability to work with machine and mechanism work in her favor, she gain trapfinding as a Rogue of her level.
Handyman (Ex): A 3rd level mechanic halves the penalties for not having the proper tools to do a job. If she has Masterwork Tool she increases the circumstance bonus they grant by +1. This bonus only applies on skills which require tools to properly use.
Quick Crafting (Ex): A 4th level Mechanic is very effective at crafting things, when crafting within a workshop, garage or factory fitted with all the tool she need she count the price of any items she craft in platinum rather than silver for the purpose of determining how long it take to craft.
Daily Job (Ex): A 10th level Mechanic does not need to spend more than 8 hours crafting or repairing any non-building mundane items. She can essentially finish almost any project in 8 hours. This ability only works when the mechanic is in a workshop or otherwise fully outfitted with a workplace and tools.
Back to Main Page → 3.5e Homebrew → Classes → NPC Classes
| Leziadv |
|---|
| Article Balance | Moderate + |
| Author | Leziad + |
| Base Attack Bonus Progression | Moderate + |
| Class Ability | Other + |
| Class Ability Progression | Other + |
| Fortitude Save Progression | Good + |
| Identifier | 3.5e NPC Class + |
| Length | 10 + |
| Minimum Level | 1 + |
| Rating | Undiscussed + |
| Reflex Save Progression | Good + |
| Skill | Appraise +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Disable Device +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Open Lock +, Perform +, Profession +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Speak Language +, Spot +, Survival +, Swim + and Use Rope + |
| Skill Points | 6 + |
| Summary | A mechanic fixes and builds objects, vehicles and whatnot. + |
| Title | Mechanic + |
| Will Save Progression | Poor + |
