Chapter 1 - Non-weapon Proficiencies
Grooming Non-weapon Proficiency
(must be from Al-qadim)
Grooming is the ability to make another look his or her best - with clean skin, well-trimmed hair, and a virtually unmarred complexion. This skill is usually the province of barbers (see Chapter 3).
Grooming takes about an hour, and after that the patron gains a +2 bonus to encounter reactions when dealing with individuals of his or her own race. The same bonus applies when the patron interacts with genie-kind (genies always appreciate a well-groomed supplicant). The effect lasts for two days after the grooming. (Only one reaction roll is required for a given individual encountered during that time, however.)
When combined with the disguise proficiency, grooming enables characters to disguise others just as well as they can disguise themselves. All modifications for disguise still apply, as listed in Table 37 of the Player's Handbook.</
